(Part 2) Best led bulbs according to redditors

Those things are the best! Cheap and stupidly satisfying. Replaced the bathroom light at my girlfriend's house in the middle of the night. Woke up to her mom freaking out—thought she was hallucinating.

edit: link for the curious https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BLVOQB6/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

All in, it costs about $800. Broken down by cost:

• Hue Play light: $70 @ amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GX9YG1H
  
• 3 hue color lights plus hub bundle $145 (X3) @ amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R1NMLL4
  
• Hue play hdmi sync $230 @ best buy https://www.bestbuy.com/site/philips-hue-play-hdmi-sync-box-black/6371722.p?skuId=6371722
  
• Floor lamp $13 (X5) @ target https://www.target.com/p/torchiere-with-task-light-floor-lamp-room-essentials-153/-/A-51184884?preselect=15107598#lnk=sametab

Enabled LED Rotating Light MGL801A, 3-Watt, RGB-XL14 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BLVOQB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6-i5xbV54SA1H

To everyone in this thread linking the White Ambiance: it's not the same as the white bulb. White Ambiance lets you adjust color temperature. White is only dimmable. Hue White is one thing and a bulb has always been $15. Hue White Ambiance is another thing and has always been $30.

They may have just stopped selling single white bulbs, because you can still get a two pack and a four pack, both with bulbs for $15 each.

You could also possibly get one or two of these http://www.amazon.com/HitLights-Color-Changing-Light-Remote-Colors/dp/B006WAMF8C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1377742351&sr=8-3&keywords=amazon+led+light theyre so cool! I used to use it as my nightlight and you can choose the color you want or have it strobe through the lights (the strobe is slow though unfortunately)

I’ve only ever grown with artificial lights (unique living situation) so here’s some I can personally vouch for and recommend.

Sansi bulbs. I have the 24W model (fits in any standard desk lamp) and the 15W lights. These have special lenses that focus the beam very strongly in one spot, like a spotlight so it can be raised pretty high and cover a large-ish area. Don’t underestimate these, I put a plant too close to center and it turned jet black in 2 days. He bounced back just fine but these are definitely strong.

Strip lights. I’ve since upgraded my Sansi’s to these with a dedicated shelf. These aren’t as strong, I talked to a user on r/Succulents that reported haw etiolation 9 inches away from the light. However, once she lowered it to 5 inches they said they get amazing stress coloration. To put it in perspective, they said they had a Black Prince that’s always been green but has since gone black like the plant’s supposed to be.
As a bonus, here are the shelves I use, they are exactly the same dimensions as the lights.

Both are very capable depending on your needs.

Edit 11/26/19: Sooo, the strip lights have shot up to $200 for some reason. When I linked them, they were only $49. It’s either a stock issue or the new price, not sure.

It's all about the 'vibe' of the bathroom... they can be really great, or can be kinda claustrophobic and disorienting (that's just how bathrooms sometimes are while tripping!). Create a positive shower setting beforehand and it can be awesome, especially at doses around the 200-300ug range, where you're tripping balls but still functional enough to be in control of your movements and generally aware of what you're doing.

First off do you have a translucent shower curtain or frosted glass? One cool thing to do is to put one of these into your bathroom light fixture, and slightly unscrew any remaining lights so it's pitch dark except for the LED light casting crazy projections of light on everything.

Also bring a portable speaker/sound system in and put on some chill music - personally my playlist of Gramatik, Bonobo, Blockhead, RJD2, Pretty Lights seems to go really well with that vibe.

Alternatively get like 5 or 10 glowsticks with hooks/eyeholes on one end. Tie them at intervals along a piece of string, and string it up in your shower overhead for some really cool ambient lighting.

Not who you asked, but I don’t as intrigued and found this one on Amazon (with Prime): LED Flame Effect Fire Light Bulbs,Creative Lights with Flickering Emulation,Vintage Atmosphere Decorative Lamps, Simulated Nature Gas Fire in Antique Hurricane Lantern,1 Pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JEB67ES/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bhKdAb22BE2MW

I GOT THIS BULB. Bought it as an add on with amazon. Was like $5. Totally worth it.

Linky https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BLVOQB6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No it's not. The base Hue+ is $59.99 and comes with 4 strips. The Extension kit is $20.99 for 2 more strips. That's vs The Chroma Kit at $79.99 that comes with 2 strips and then 2 extra strips are $29.99. So that's $59.99 for a Hue+ with 4 strips or $109.98 for a Chroma+Extension to get 4 strips.

Now the upswing is Synapse is a lot more reliable than the CAM software that runs Hue+, which is a dumpster fire.

I've got a pretty fun set up in my Sunroom

Lights: some basic string lights, and a couple Ikea MAGNARP lamps plugged into some iHome Smart Plugs, along with Hue Full color bulbs in the ceiling with a Hue Dimmer Switch

The dimmer switch can not control anything but Phillips Hue bulbs but I wanted to use it to set a scene that turned on the string lights and lamps so I set the second press of the dimmer switch to turn the hue lights to a 1% brightness.
From within the Elgato Eve App I set an automation triggered by the Hue lights being set to 1% that turns the lamps and string lights on.

Fans:

It can get pretty hot in the sunroom in the summer with a lot of activity from booth the people and the cat in the house. So I set up a system with Eve Room Sensor, Eve Door Sensor (used on windows) and iHome Smart Plugs to automate 2 fans set up in windows on opposite sides of the room. The Room sensor tracks the air quality and if it is low the fans will kick on, as long as the windows are open, (tracked by door sensor)
when the quality is good again, the fans turn off automatically, and they don't turn on while the string lights are on, since they are kinda loud.

Unfortunately our AC unit has a NEMA 6-15P plug so its not compatible with HomeKit.

They just started making E12s!

Philips 468926 Hue White Ambiance E12 Candelabra 6 Watt

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07177XMF9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_U6kAzb7998XQ4

!00 watts per square foot is more appropriate for CFLs that radiate light in all directions, unlike LEDs that radiate in a single direction with these types of bulbs, and are not as electrically efficient as modern LED light bulbs.

These bulbs are pretty inefficient, though, at 85 lumens per watt so I would not use them. There are bulbs that give >110 or so lumens per watt.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YEMKJE2



32 gallon brute is 2.84 square feet.

These are 1200 lumen bulbs you linked to. Eight of them gives 9600 lumens. 9600 / 2.84 = 3380 lumens per square feet. That's close to where we want for LEDs that broadcast in a single direction to be but the distance from the light sources plays a bigger role in brute Space Buckets. That's why we want to use lux meters for verifying light levels at plant canopy level.

Eight 1600 lumen bulbs will give you about 4500 lumens per square foot which will perform better.

Removing the cover will give roughly a 10% greater efficiency if not more particularly over longer distances since the cover creates a wider beam angle. But you have to understand the safety of removing the cover which I am going to keep mentioning so we have no injured bucketeers:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SpaceBuckets/comments/6fdmsn/dismantled_led_globes/dihxuha/

Here are some calculators that people should play with:

http://dev.edman007.com/~edman007/pub/par-dli-cal.html (this appears to be for a CRI of 100 looking at the code so may be about 20% low for a cri 80 light source found in common LED bulbs. The wavelength measurements for color LEDs appears dead on. BOOK MARK THIS PAGE!)

TL;DR use more efficient bulbs and read the safety disclaimer if removing the covers.

edit: and just get the UFO for a brute

What about these?

Philips 460989 Hue White Ambiance Starter Kit (2 A19 Bulbs, 1 Bridge, and 1 Dimmer Switch), Works with Amazon Alexa
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F6T4R80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SaDoybGY6SQC0

I would not LED strip, its clumsy, lots of parts, and so on

Suggestions:

1. I would repair the wire connection and use a candelabra LED bulb [I think candelabra is the right socket shape?], which will put far less strain on the weak splices than the old light did because LED uses far less amps. Thats the easy option, use the brightest bulb you can find
   
2. Adapt to a normal socket size [you lose space in the glass cover because of the adaption] Use 100w LED bulb
   
3. LED light engine retrofit
   
4. Replace the socket with a Type A normal socket size, which opens a vast number of LED light bulbs to you, like this very bright LED bulb [you have to check how long these special bulbs are, minus screw base, plus the socket depth etc]

Other folks are giving very technical answers. They are correct, but you'll have an easier time just looking for bulbs labeled as "daylight" bulbs. This is the typical marketing name for 5000k color temperature bulbs, so you won't need to go reading all the fine print to find what you're looking for.

Example link

Hope this helps! :)

You could try these screen darkening sheets. I have them or something similar on a few bright LCD screens and they work pretty well. Just cut to size and stick on!

> I would propose that any fixture you purchase be able to fit the Philips Hue bulbs. You can set them to one color out of 16 million.

I disagree. In addition to being overpriced, they are overkill. Hue bulbs may be capable of 16 million colors, but you would never want 15.8 million of those for a bathroom.

If OP wants smart bulbs, something like these $15 tunable white bulbs will serve them better. Cheaper, not proprietary hub, and can still be set to any color you'd reasonably want.

There are also no-hub-required wifi tunable bulbs, but I don't have experience with them.

But really, OP should just buy basic 2700-3000k led bulbs and not worry about being able to customize the exact hue of light.

Why are you against a hub? They make everything so much easier.

Silvania smart+ are $29/bulb.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0197840KQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Whatever stock Amazon had of the White & Color Ambiance A19 Gen 3 bulb was already obliterated in less than 24 hours of it going live. So unless they get more before the 17th, if you were looking to get these the only options now are through 3rd party sellers or warehouse refurbs [[ EDIT: actually Amazon now doesn't even show those, it simply states currently unavailable with no other seller options ]]

Could this mean even though the offer for this particular item is already effectively over despite the promotion running to the 17th? Guess we'll have to see..

EDIT 2: Showing back in stock again >>> https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01KJYSOHM/55467-20/ref=gb1h_img_m-3_3342_169dd9fc?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3

4 Packs T8 LED Light Tube, 2FT 20W,2400lm, 6500K Cool White Clear Cover,Dual V-Shape,Linkable Integrated Fixture,2Ft LED Shop Light for Cabinet Lights Garage,Warehouse https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L1QJTFL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pIFYDbFYM3W71

They've been really great for my light hog echeverias ;)

I got these from amazon and they work

Dim It Light Dimming Sheets

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006R0VWSG/

I grabbed these specifically to deal with the LED situation: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006R0VWSG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BLVOQB6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498694250&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=spinning+led+light&dpPl=1&dpID=41YfzQcjcfL&ref=plSrch

Thanks dude. Been lurking on reddit for a while now and thought I'd share my desk setup. The backlighting is with these bluetooth LED bulbs I got on amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Flux-x2122-Bluetooth-Light-Bulb/dp/B00GWBBZ2I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417489527&sr=8-1&keywords=flux+lightbulb

They are installed into two clip-on lamps which are clipped onto the monitor mount. I also have two more of these bulbs in the ceiling light, which you can't see in these pictures

The clock is just a simple digital clock I bought on ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161417311490?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I did the exact same thing for my my now 6 year old (so 4 years and still going strong).

Lamp stays pink (8% red, 1% blue) all night, turns yellow when she can wake up and play in her room (6:30am), and green when she can come get us (7:30am).

We use a super cheap BLE bulb: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GWBBZ2I/

Do you work in Somalia?

A single LED bulb costs $9. Many electric companies sell them directly for around $3 if you're a customer. In addition, they have a lifespan of 20 years. And they'll save you $25 per year in electricity costs.

It takes 4 months for the $9 LED to pay for itself.

If you're interested in the color changing feature of the bulbs, take a look at the Osram RGBW bulbs, or the Osram Tunable White bulbs (if you're okay just adjusting color temperature and not getting funky with it).

Same basic functionality, much cheaper, and they connect just fine to a Wink hub without needing the Osram Bridge.

1500 lumens, $6 each, 2700K, 14W power usage, 10+ year lifespan, no chemicals used in construction. What more can you possibly ask for?

And literally the first google result for "100W led bulb".

Anything Z-Wave and almost anything Zigbee will work with a SmartThings hub.

I have gone with a handful of Z-Wave switches. One switch can operate multiple light bulbs, and are still usable as a switch.

I think the general consensus is to go with switches instead of bulbs, for cheaper cost, and easier for anyone other than you to operate, like guests. Unless you are renting, or want the color change ability.

I have been eyeing the Sylvania Smart + (Formerly Osram Lightify) bulbs for some color changing bulbs that work with SmartThings.

I don't have one, but many people love their Phillips hue. I think you can get basic functionality through the Zigbee support, without the Phillips Hub, but if you want the best experience the hub is better. Still integrates well with SmartThings.

LIFX also get good reviews and works with SmartThings.

Nothing but Spam.

Who would've guessed low energy lightbulbs save money.

Nevermind, the article is literally just a paragraph about a single brand of lightbulbs OP is trying to get you to buy.

But, if you're interested, here's the Non-Referral link to the lightbulbs in question:

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CAL1EMY/

Hi there! Adjustable temperature is one thing I drool over with the hue system (yeah, I'm weird lol). This is the minimum you would need to see the CT range of the hue ambiance bulbs:
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Dimmable-Compatible-HomeKit-Assistant/dp/B01N4OMRJ9/

However, you only get 4 presets vs the entire range of color temps and the system by itself is not "smart" or compatible with your phone. It is however able to be added to a full system with hue bridge such as...


https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Ambiance-Starter-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B01F6T4R80/
Which comes with everything you need to get started and connect your phone to the system. This setup will allow you to play with every single variation of CT for the hue ambiance bulbs via your smartphone!


The first option is the most affordable, however you only get 4 preconfigured non adjustable settings, vs the second is probably your best bet for a smart phone compatible system that gives you 'infinite' adjustability. If you don't care about smartphone/smarthome integration, look into Philips Sceneswitch bulbs! I have a bunch of them in some multi bulb fixtures I didn't want to spend the money for ambiance bulbs and dimmer switches lol.

https://www.amazon.com/JUNOLUX-Decorative-Energy-saving-Friendly-Decoration/dp/B01JEB67ES

https://www.amazon.com/Decorative-Flickering-Simulation-Christmas-decorations/dp/B01JEB67ES

Just going off vague memory of watching this video previously, but I think you could mod an LED flame lamp to run from something like a USB power bank.

Add an E26 socket, some PVC pipe as a handle...

Yes human; you may ask

Don't buy that. As a rule, you should have 32 true/actual watts per square foot. The one you linked is rated only 4-6 W.

In Southern California, I believe you'll be able to put them outside soon. Therefore, I don't think you need to buy something as power intensive as the one linked by /u/GuyoFromOhio, especially for two plants only. Something between 20-30 W should be enough, even taking into account some waste due to it being white. Either grab this if you have two spare/old lamps, (on the plus side, you get another 4 for your house) or a higher rated single bulb (LED or CFL), although it will be more expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-468926-Ambiance-Candelabra-Connected/dp/B07177XMF9/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501272923&sr=8-1&keywords=e12+hue

The US version of that form factor is e12 and they are available right now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07177XMF9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_u-eZzb5SAFJXN

It is slightly different than the European e14, so I would double check which type you have before you order though.

Thank you! The grow lights are from Amazon, here's the link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L1QJTFL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Great deal! Thank you! Don't forget this deal is still going as well, for $25 extra, you get one more bulb:


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R1NMLL4/

Amazon

This party light could be cheesy because I'm too lame to go to the club so I'd have a mini rave in my apartment while playing even cheesier music.

Child #1

Child #2

My favorite memory of them? Besides giving birth? It would have to be being able to coach them in softball... or watching zombie movies on the couch and yelling at the people who get killed.

I think they'd like this Cause crazy disco light

Thanks for reminding me! Just for you; the green laser, DJ light, and spinning LED bulb:

INFINITER 2000 Ultra Bright Green Laser Pointer/ Emits ultra bright green laser beam over 1000 yards
by Infiniter
Link: http://amzn.com/B00AR9TU0A

Sunton Disco 6LED Light Stage Party Lighting USB digital audio player SD card
by SUNTON
Link: http://amzn.com/B00HB3MZD4

Aenmil® 5050SMD RGB 60 Leds Per Meter Flexible Color Changing LED Light Strip lamp with 12V Power Supply and 44Key IR Remote
by Generic
Link: http://amzn.com/B00BLVOQB6

Merry Christmas!

The Magic Light:

https://www.amazon.com/MagicLight-Mesh-Smartphone-Multicolored-Replacement/dp/B01HLOD5MW

The Flux:

https://www.amazon.com/Flux-Bluetooth-Smart-Light-Bulb/dp/B00GWBBZ2I

Tiktec (also called Lighting Ever):

https://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-Colors-Remote-Controller-Included/dp/B007V1VOI8 (NOTE: May be what you already have. Not a lot of color saturation)

None of the lights above require wifi.

No lie, one of the best things you can get for your apartment is a bluetooth light bulb. I've had mine for a few years now and its always a conversation starter, mood setter, and whatever you can think of. They are a bit pricy for a light bulb, but if you are replacing an incandescent bulb with an LED one it will pay for itself over the life of the bulb.

Check it out!

(I wish I was a platypus!)

$49 on amazon. I thought about, but the Lightstrip Plus seems so much more versitle. Brighter, better whites, dimmer at low settings, and extendible.

The price usually and it will advertise as old version. Here is one on Amazon

The new model has slightly better color saturation and goes for $90 while the old one goes for $49

Apparently I read that wrong. Is it the 1st one or this one? https://www.amazon.com/Philips-LightStrip-Dimmable-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B00I12XOES

All the lights used a part of a Philips Hue system. There is a bulb in the lamp, two bloom lights for the wall, and a Hue Lightstrip inside the PC. They are controllable from my phone/pc. They are RGB, and the Hue system allows for some pretty fun colors!

Seriously! They've come down massively in price, they aren't full of mercury like CFLs are, they don't have a CFL's warm-up time, they work with dimmer switches, and they're now significantly pulling ahead of CFLs in terms of energy efficiency.

>On Amazon, the Phillips 12.W EnduraLED costs about $30.

There's the problem, 60W LED bulbs are between $6
and $12, not $30. I just bought ten at $5.94 from Home Depot.

That and a 60W equivalent uses 9 to 10W, not the 12W from the article, so power usage is reduced by 83 to 85 percent.

http://www.amazon.com/Cree-9-5-Watt-White-2700K-Light/dp/B00BYG7O8A/ref=sr_1_10?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1413070990&sr=1-10&keywords=Led+bulbs

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00I134ORI/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-430512-10-5-watt-Lumens-Household/dp/B00CI5RLFW/ref=sr_1_13?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1413070990&sr=1-13&keywords=Led+bulbs

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-424381-11-watt-Household-Dimmable/dp/B00MY5ZFEA/ref=sr_1_12?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1413071187&sr=1-12&keywords=Led+bulbs

Edit: A mix of 6 x 75 watt ($12), 4 x 100 watt ($20), and 10 x 60 watt bulbs ($6) would cost $212.

Edit 2: there's only a few percent of households paying 6 cents, the rest are paying much more. http://www.eia.gov/electricity/state/ , a state average of 9.4 cents.

So while the article cracked you up it makes sense for most of the US to do things like change bulbs since the payback very short.

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I134ORI/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1426605056&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=led+lights

^That's ^why ^I'm ^here, ^I ^don't ^judge ^you. ^PM ^/u/xl0 ^if ^I'm ^causing ^any ^trouble. ^WUT?

1. Ne
   
2. Zavisi od kompanije. Philips sijalica ce vam trajati mnoooogo duze nego alibaba.
   
3. Zavisi ali uglavnom NE ako nije poznati brend
   
4. Ne
   5.http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I134ORI/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1426605056&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=led+lights
   
   Mnogo puta pise lepo koji je "equivalent" wattage. Recimo ovaj na linku je 60 W equivalent

Have you tried an LED bulb? There are a wide range from high hats to the more traditional lamp type bulbs.

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Non-Dimmable-Frosted-Light-Bulb/dp/B00YEMKJE2

https://www.google.com/search?q=led+bulb+remove+diffuser+&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwih6oKikdvgAhVnqlQKHReVCFEQ2-cCegQIABAC&oq=led+bulb+remove+diffuser+&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-img.3..33i10.7070.10085..10244...1.0..2.215.1471.3j1j5......0....1.........33i299j30i10.H8s-iGIvZyY&ei=3hl2XKGDNOfU0gKXqqKIBQ&bih=604&biw=412&client=ms-android-verizon&prmd=sivn#imgrc=lF8jqQWFDPu_iM

Just get normal household bulbs (100w equivalent LEDs) and remove the plastic piece that diffuses the light. Philips is a good brand.

Maybe you can find a couple old reading lamps and screw in a few of those bulbs. If you don't let the plant grow too large before you change the light cycle to 12/12, you can flower a small plant with a few of those bulbs.

Don't use CFLs. They are obsolete for growing. The new LED bulbs outperform CFLs (even less watts used and more lumens).

Use 100 watt equivalent ones. They come in various spectrums, as well.

Example: 5000k 100 watt LED

Did a little looking following your idea, I looked for Hue alternatives that work with the smartthings hub, and found this. The bulb may still be a bit expensive at $40USD, but that's $10USD cheaper than the equivalent Hue bulb, and with the Sylvania bulb, I don't need a special hub just for the lights.

I've heard good things about the Osram Lightify RGBW bulbs, they're Zigbee so they require a hub but people have reported much more accurate colors than the Hue's.

25 euros for one seems insane. This is what LED pricing looks like here in the states, it shouldn’t be THAT far off over there, especially not 10-20x more. $26.01 for a 16 pack of LEDs.

The tech has exploded recently, and is becoming mass produced, so I would recommend checking again at the prices. They may have changed dramatically in a couple of years.

I'm currently using these light bulbs half-and-half with warm whites and daylights. I went with these for exactly the same reasons you mentioned; less work and money. I wired up a bunch of normal light bulb sockets like a giant Christmas light. I feel like it wasn't much less work compared to setting up LED COBs with COB holders like in this guide.

One problem I have with this setup is the lack of adequate heat sinks. These bulbs heat up more than I'm comfortable with, and I can't do much about it. I mean it should be fine, since it's Philips and it's meant to be on all day as normal household lights, but it melts Mylar on contact and I don't like that. I would really like to stick a huge chunk of aluminum on it. It's just a matter of preference, though. You might not mind it at all since you are using something way hotter than LED light bulbs.

One nice thing about LED light bulbs compared to CFL other than the higher efficiency is that the lighting globe part isn't hot at all, so the leaves can be literally right on it and be happy (as long as they don't touch the hot part right behind the frosty globe and get fried instantly).

Here's a 16-pack of name brand for $25 ($1.57 each).

Over 10 years (typical lifetime, 3 hrs/day), each one saves $60 in electricity and replacement incandescents. Even if you somehow burned through all 16 in one socket in 10 years, they'd be cheaper.

Still get warm though, make sure air can circulate.

Alrighty


I guess your anecdotal evidence and my anecdotal evidence are in a dead heat then.

I agree with you on their toxicity. But that wasn't what was being debated here. Jesus, this sub thinks everyone's a shill. All I did was point out your wildly inaccurate claims.

That's going to make things more expensive, you'll have to get a light strip as the case I would usally recommend doesn't have optical drive bays.
https://www.amazon.com/NZXT-HUE-Extension-Kit-AC-HPL03-10/dp/B01CO2JWPA?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAJ4AK2H6SGGIY7SXQ&tag=hawk-future-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01CO2JWPA&ascsubtag=pcg-1139276068-20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gS3CLQNQhc

But the case I have in the parts list comes with blue led fas so you might want to get a different case.

I added the lights in using these: NZXT Extension Kit, they're 2 LED lights that have adhesive and magnets on the back side, I hooked the up to the NZXT controller and use a software on my PC called CAM to control the lighting.

If you buy the NZXT controller, I believe it is bundled with led strips.

Hue sells many different configurations of the starter kit, with different amounts and types of bulbs. The cheaper one likely has fewed bulbs, and probably only white bulbs. Older kits can also be cheaper. My opinion is that if you're going to get smart bulbs that don't do color, then you're better of with smart switches. The Hue "white" bulbs are a really ugly yellow that I can't stand. White Ambiance is a nice middle ground, at half the cost of the color bulbs, while giving you full control over the "warmth" spectrum. So you can change your lighting to match the time of day, for instance.

This is the cheapest kit I see on Amazon.com. It's basically the cost of the bridge with 2 white bulbs. Then you have the non-refurb for slightly more. This one is still white bulbs, but now you have 4. This one is like the first kit, but with a dimmer switch. I recommend dimmer switches, as otherwise guests will use the wall switch, disabling your smart bulbs. Then you start getting into the white ambiance kits, this one with a dimmer and 2 bulbs. Finally the color bulb kits will be the most expensive.

So, what's right for you? Depends on what you want. Usually you want to buy the starter kit that has a "free bridge". Use the following price chart to determine the value of your kit:

• White bulb: $15 ea.
  
• White Ambiance bulb: $25 ea.
  
• White & Color Abiance bulb: $50 ea.
  
• Dimmer switch: $20 ea.
  
• Motion Sensor: $40 ea.
  
  If the kit costs the value of it's contents or less, it's worthwhile. If it costs more than that, you're paying for the bridge. Usually the cheaper kits will have you paying more for the bridge. By the time you get into the 4-color-pack range they're giving you a credit.
  
  Now, all that said, if your concern is cheap DO NOT BUY INTO HUE! It's extremely expensive, probably the priciest smart bulb. Ikea Tradfri and LiFX both have cheaper options that are similar in quality. Or if you really want cheap, go with Sengled. Hue is the premium option.

This is exactly what you need but it looks like Phillips isn't selling it anymore - Philips Hue White Ambiance Smart Bulb Starter Kit (2 A19 Bulbs, 1 Bridge, and 1 Dimmer Switch).

The good news is if you are willing to roll the dice on a refurbished set you can get it for $80.

gluten free lights

Do you recall how many lumens?

EDIT: Nm. Found them. They're rated at the same lumens (800). I might buy one and try them side by side.

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-464503-Generation-Richer-Colors/dp/B01KJYSOHM/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1480941327&sr=1-2&keywords=philips+hue

Thank you! I snagged 2!

What's the difference between this and the other one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KJYSOHM/

Ugh, I tried reposting without the shortener after that too!

I don't know if it'd be too long of a bulb, but maybe the Hue candelabra with an adapter to make it an E26 base? Those bulbs are 570 lumen, or a 40W equivalent.

I believe the Philips use an app and need a bridge but also can be hooked up to alexa or google home.video demo

I entered to amazon thru US VPN and its shows same things.

How didn't you found?

1. Hub + 4 bulbs for $85.
   
2. Hub + 2 bulbs ($50) and 4 bulbs ($42) = Hub + 6 bulbs for $92
   
3. Hub + 2 bulbs ($50) and Dimmer Switch + 1 bulb ($30) = Hub + 3 bulbs + Switch for $80 (this is what here costs $100)

I have this same issue. (because smartthings said it was compatible without a hub). I have slowly been collecting more hue bulbs every black friday (and sometimes on prime day). Currently for a four pack on amazon, it is about $50.

I finally just replaced my lightstrip which wont even reconnect anymore with the hue one on prime day. That was a waste of money (for the OSRAM).

I typically advise people to avoid those cheap LEDs because they're typically...trash. I've used one and while it certainly did slow the rate of etiolation, the succs did etiolate.

I use a Viparspectra 300w, but that is for full indoor all-year-round growth. A couple of T5 or T8 fluorescents would probably be best for you, to be honest, if you can attach them to some shelving. Something like these, that are listed above, should work.

I use the same shelf that laui linked (though I think there’s a 5 shelf version if you’d rather use that), but use these lights instead.

I wanted as many lumens per light that I could get since someone on here said that you should aim for at least 6000 lumens, but I’ve also seen setups with 4400 lumens per shelf (4 of the lights laui linked per shelf) that are able to get stress colors. I currently use 1 light per Haworthia shelf and 2 lights per everything else shelf.

I have a wide variety of succulents and I'm worried about how to make sure they get the right amount of light. I have IDs for about 2/3rds of my 50 plants. My main worry is my split rock collection and my lithops since they're my favorites, but I really want everyone to make it through winter. Should I get everyone ID'd and try to find more specific instructions?

We're in the middle of moving but don't have a place yet so I'm not sure how much natural light I'll have to work with, especially as it gets colder and keeping blinds/curtains drawn will be necessary. Right now I have a not-very-good temporary purple grow light set up just to try and help them make it through. After we move I'm planning on getting shelving and proper lights.

Based on a recommendation I'm looking at this shelving and these lights. Will those be enough for a wide variety of succulents if they can't get much natural light?

Are these good lights? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07L1QJTFL/ref=psdcmw_2314207011_t1_B07N2CPTJJ

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Hue-Ambiance-Starter-Assistant/dp/B07R1NMLL4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=hue+starter&qid=1563324607&s=gateway&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

This one

decent deal in the US too. 3 bulbs & a hub for $99

Can anyone tell me if this is a good deal for someone just starting out?

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I can't decide if I want to get dot and 2 bulbs or the 3 with the Hue Bridge.

The dimmer is pretty pricey and specifically made for Hue lights.

The other product, I've gotten for half-price what it is on Amazon right now. It won't connect to the Hue bridge though so I have it connected through Smartthings to control my Hue lights.

Also, no true switch that I know of will do what you're saying - keep the line hot but send a zigbee signal to turn off. They'll all cut the power. Even smart ones.

Other than the obvious Hue dimmers that have been around forever I have my eye on the Lutron Aurora Dimmer. They don't come out until next week, but all the early reviews are positive and since you're already using hue lights it should be almost zero setup on your end.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OftiDb55V6NRX

Generally speaking, you have to pick either a smart bulb or a smart dimmer, but not both. The reason is that a smart bulb needs to get clean power and a dimmer is designed to chop up the sine wave so in order to fix the flickering issue, you'd have to replace the ancient rotary dimmer that you have with a $1 switch and just leave it on all the time and use the app or whatever to control the light.

Lutron very recently came out with a nifty little product called the Aurora which gives you the best of both worlds by leaving the switch on all the time and adding a virtual rotary which will communicate with the Hue bulbs however so if that's your only switch, this is a nice option.

If you have a lot of switches, I highly suggest you stop using smart bulbs and just replace your dimmers and switches with smart dimmers. Lutron's Caseta is a great system for that.

They sell light dimming tape. We have a super bright blue LED digital alarm clock that brightened the whole room...it was terrible.

Here is an example

https://www.amazon.com/Dim-It-Light-Dimming-Sheets/dp/B006R0VWSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495540790&sr=8-1&keywords=light+dimming+tape

https://www.amazon.com/Dim-It-Light-Dimming-Sheets/dp/B006R0VWSG/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_60_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=X3Z87JCVXEAVSCVKTZYE

I think the whole thing doesn't get dark enough, but my 6 has some orange lights that stay way too bright. I put some dimming film over the headlight indicator and some other places that bugged me.

https://www.amazon.com/Dim-It-Light-Dimming-Sheets/dp/B006R0VWSG

Or these..

https://www.amazon.com/Dim-It-Light-Dimming-Sheets/dp/B006R0VWSG/ref=pd_bxgy_60_img_3/146-0316887-6188305?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B006R0VWSG&pd_rd_r=5dc0187b-a7c8-482d-ba40-251502468338&pd_rd_w=hVOft&pd_rd_wg=ZXKcx&pf_rd_p=3edd75bb-e36e-488e-b666-80dd1a52c658&pf_rd_r=FXVAP0CYN0NWD5RTYRRC&psc=1&refRID=FXVAP0CYN0NWD5RTYRRC

If the screen is too bright, Dim It light dimming sheets by Dim It.

Full size integrated amps or receivers don't usually have USB input so keep the D10.

Instead of Bluetooth, add WiFi streaming to anything without either. Tibo BOND MINI or a Chromecast Audio if you can find one or Alexa Input or Dot have WiFi as well as Bluetooth. Or Docooler M5 AudioCast HIFI Music Receiver Airplay DLNA IOS & Android Airmusic or Yamaha WXAD10.

Did you look at all the options at Richer Sounds?

If you want compact, Tangent AMPSTER BT II?

I have a few electronics like this and bought some Dim It sheets to help. It might not look great on the white finish though.

She could always get these. I use them on my modem to keep it from blinding me at night.

I would try the 40 watt. 60 just seems too bright to start out with. You may even want to go less than 40 but it will be harder to find. You could try a lamp with a dimmer switch to lower the amount of power the bulb gets and thus its light level. Also I saw a 25 watt on amazon. There is also color bulbs like this that you might be able to choose a darker color to produce less light. http://www.amazon.com/HitLights-Multicolor-Watt-MR16-Bulb/dp/B006WAMF8C/ref=sr_1_7?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1414210738&sr=1-7

Here's the link :)

http://www.amazon.com/HitLights-BlueWind-Multicolor-Watt-MR16/dp/B006WAMF8C/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1419618435&sr=8-8&keywords=rgb%20light
I got the 5 watt A-19; it comes with a remote control and you can have one color going, or have it transition through all the colors.
I love using it when I paint; it brings out neon colors in artwork. The first time I saw one, I was on ayahuasca; it was brilliant!

I've had problems most of my life with anxiety-related sleep problems. I was completely dependent for years on taking a calcium supplement a bit before bedtime - they function like the pill-equivalent of a glass of warm milk. If you're taking one anyway, I'd suggest moving that to bedtime.

Another side-effect free sleep aid - albeit maybe an odd one - is red lights before bedtime. I've tried this after seeing how NASA is implementing this on the International Space Station, and I've been liking it a lot. I read a little bit with the red light before bed, and I'm zonked out within a couple of paragraphs.

I've also used the Benedryl (diphenhydramine, on my midwife's safe list) when all else fails. I look at it as these old, OTC drugs are tested very well, and losing a lot of sleep can have way worse effects on the body.

EDIT: In case you try it out, I grabbed one of these light bulbs for my night stand, so it can switch to other colors when I like.

Concerning the voice interface:

Unfortunately I don't have much information about voice authentication. For the speech recognition there are a few ways to go. You can either use an open source project such as CMU Sphinx or simon, you can use a smartphone and SiriProxy (example) or you could offload the recognition to Wolfram Alpha.

There are of course many more options, those are just the ones I remember reading about. You should definitely do a search for "Home automation voice control" and similar terms.

I think an Arduino is a good choice for the outside interface. The Arduino can communicate with the "voice control box" either via USB /Serial, or over a network shield. Depending on how your software is organized, network might be easier.

For the individual controls, you will need to be more specific still. Look at the fan, thermostat, air conditioner and check how they are currently controlled. Is there a remote for them? Do they have some kind of interface exposed, is there a button that could easily be accessed?

There are many different ways. For example:

Lights

• If they have a plug, you could use something like this
  
• Even without a plug you could use this
  
• Or you could change the light bulb for this
  
• This might also work.
  
• Or you could connect them directly to a relais controlled by the Arduino.
  
  All these options have different advantages and disadvantages.
  
  The IR controlled bulb will need the sender in the same room, and controlling multiple bulbs with separate commands might be tricky.
  
  The RF outlets and sockets are a bit tricky to get to work at first.
  
  The X10 control is the most robust and mature system, but also one of the more expensive options.
  
  Directly controlling the lights with relais either requires lots of cabling or many small slave units that will need another way of communicating with the master.
  
  These are all just intended as starting points for you. Usually for a bachelor thesis you will need to not just demonstrate what you used, but also what you considered and didn't use, and why you didn't use these options.

Yep, LED lightbulb with a remote is the way to go. Plus it's super nice for all those late nights, so you can have light, but not super bright white light.

http://www.amazon.com/Rotating-Light-MGL801A-3-Watt-RGB-XL14/dp/B00BLVOQB6 one of these jawns, theyre sweet but get extremely repetitive

Not my Kitchen either. I'm not surprised I don't share the same tastes with a stranger. I'm curious if the color of that light can be changed to whatever fits the mood. But seeing as how I've never met OP, I bet he isn't offended that I might have different tastes.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GWBBZ2I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Here is the mobile version of your link

Lutron makes switches and plugs that you can control with the harmony hub. If the link you posted is what you have then that is the only HUB you need. Look at the Lutron Caseta. Also you can go a different direction and get the flux bulb from Amazon. You can control it with you smart phone and although it does colors it can also make adequate white light for a lamp. Only $30 and I really like it. The link is for a Bluetooth one like mine but they also have a wifi one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GWBBZ2I/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1450496006&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=colored+led+lights&dpPl=1&dpID=51KQSu-dkdL&ref=plSrch

Highly recommend Phillip's Hue products, they're great and the API is pretty neat to work with. They have a light strip which integrates perfectly.

What is your budget? If you're looking for the top-of-the-line item, this would be it:

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-259982-Personal-Lightstrip-Frustration/dp/B00I12XOES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408976663&sr=8-1&keywords=hue+light+strip

Controllable by your phone with a ton of settings. You can also opt for the bulbs instead of the light strip. Both ways will run you around $200 (includes the wireless module).

It is a Philips Hue light strip. The led strip has tape along the back, really simple to install. http://www.amazon.com/Philips-259982-Personal-Lightstrip-Frustration/dp/B00I12XOES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415926131&sr=8-1&keywords=hue+strip

Have a nearby outlet or space for a large UPS? Philips also makes a LED strip which works with that wireless switch. Recharging the UPS would get a little annoying though so an outlet would be best.

It was from Costco, I bought it about a year ago. I think it was this one, but if you search "led strip with remote" on Amazon, you'll see several that are a lot cheaper.

Strange seems like all the Hue products have had an increase in price. It was mentioned that there is a shortage of Philips hue world wide since christmas.
Here is the gen 1 at amazon for around $65 but I got mine under $50 around November.

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>I can understand the use of referral links and lots of people say they don't care. Nor do I honestly, except he wasn't contributing to this subreddit. He posted the exact setup 9 months (and 8 months) ago, this means he's here for the sole purpose to gain profit.
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>Sure, he spent a lot of money, it's not disruptive, it's victimless, it doesn't hurt anyone and it's not a big deal. But it seems as if he's only here to earn money, he didn't even show a walkthrough of the computer build, he isn't a regular, he doesn't contribute to discussion. He posted multiple times like I've already mentioned and nothing has changed in all those posts.
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>He's not here to show people his setup, he didn't even build anything. He's here to profit off us. Multiple posts of the same setup with all the affiliate links in every post, including links to something like a phone...
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>Also, the problem is links like this act as infections. For approximately 24 hours (I think) after you've clicked a referral link, he will get a portion of the sale on anything you buy, so if you click a link to see the price of the something or investigate, he will earn money off everything you purchase in the next 24 hours off Amazon.
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>So earlier today I came across this post.
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>I thought it was a bit suspicious how he documented absolutely every part of this "build" even though it isn't a build, it's a battlestation.
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>He has since removed all information from his Reddit post, presumably after I commented about the Amazon links found in the post.
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>It didn't look right because he provided links to every single item in this setup. All Amazon affiliate links, for him to make money off us.
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>Not so bad though, right? Well, his Reddit username is "BlackWhite01", his Imgur username is "blackandwhitebattlestation", and he's been posting this absolutely identical set up on both Imgur and Reddit multiple times for a year.
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>He did not intend to show off his battlestation, or even his computer build, he intended to come here and make money off of /r/battlestation and /r/buildapc mainly, but he's posted to a lot of other subreddits as well - presumably to pay off this setup and the ridiculous chair ($1,500).
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>What really pisses me off is that he's also included affiliate links to stupid products like his phone. His phone?! It's fucking /r/buildapc.
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>CPU Cooler | Corsair Hydro Series | Link
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Are you talking about these or something else? It seems insane that these would be marked up to 10x the price.

I've gotten random chinese led's off of ebay. Some are alright, some are not so great. I wouldn't buy a large number of a kind you haven't tried. Walmart started carrying great value brand 40w replacements($5) and 60w replacement (~$7) that I think are decent (and I believe 2700k) and that's what I use in my bedroom at the moment. I got the cheaper non dimmable, and they're better in downward facing lamps (not as good multidirectional) Home depot carries some "philips slim style" (http://www.amazon.com/Philips-433227-Equivalent-SlimStyle-Dimmable/dp/B00I134ORI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421924669&sr=8-2&keywords=philips+slim+style)

That are dimmable and produce light in all directions that are decent too. Only downside is a very faint buzzing sound (not loud, but it's there) emitted from them.

Here's the basic parts list to build a bucket like this:

• 2x 5 Gal buckets with lids (one for res, one for light top.) More buckets for spacers. (check your home improvement store of choice.)
  
• A big roll of black duct tape. This
  
• A roll of FlexFix tape. This
  
• A couple of space blankets. This
  
• A can of 3M spray adhesive. This is the good stuff
  
• 5x light sockets with plug ends. These
  
• 5x Philips SlimStyle LED "75w" 2700k. These
  
• Some heatshrink tubing. Looks good
  
• Some lamp cord and hookup wire. This, And This
  
• A roll of flux/rosin core solder. Your Choice, this looks okay
  
• An airpump. This one is awesome, This will do
  
• Some airstones. [This] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JLA83C/)
  
• A distribution manifold. At least a 3 way
  
• Some air lines. This, Or This
  
• A length of 3/4" pvc pipe and a plug (check your home improvement store of choice).
  
• A water dripper system. [This] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002JAY6E/)
  
• Either a netpot and a bucket lid with a hole cut in it OR a premade netpot/bucket lid. This if you want to save some work
  
• Some PC fans. [These are nice and cheap] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTUJZ36/)
  
• A PSU to run the fans and LED strip side lights you might add on spacers. This. It's 80+ at least. I had a few extra PSUs around. I wouldn't use one that isn't at least 80+ since it will be running 24/7.
  
  Lots of this stuff can be had cheaper at a home improvement or pet store. Check around. You'll need a soldering iron (I like my adjustable 40w), a drill and drill bits up to 3/4" (I like step bits for work on plastic), a heatgun or lighter to shrink that heatshrink tubing. An infrared thermometer is nice to have and can tell you the temp of your nutrients, the plant itself, your lights, etc...Just make sure to calibrate it first, all the cheap ones are inaccurate by at least a few degrees.
  

asta e cel mai bun si ieftin daca gasesti, e noua generatie, care nu are nevoie de radiatoarele alea imense, singura problema e ca e flat

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-433227-Equivalent-SlimStyle-Dimmable/dp/B00I134ORI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427075408&sr=8-1&keywords=led+bulb+philips

Aren't SOME LEDs focused (ie a painting at a display/art gallery)? Like the one with the beam angles while others are omnidirectional?

Also somethign really weird, I bought the Philips slims
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I134ORI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JM72W58/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

the 2x450lum are DEFINITELY brighter than the 1 900. Why is this? I feel like lum ratings on the LEDs are VERY understated. Compared to my CLFs 900 lum CLF is the same brightness as the 450lum Philips

You could get a bulb like this:

SYLVANIA LIGHTIFY by Osram - Smart Home LED Light Bulb, 60W, Tunable White, A19, Works with Amazon Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3ID2BG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_B6UBybCDCHY73


Almost all of them I see are only 60 watts though. Is that bright enough?

Already good comments here, but TBF the best remote things are outlets and wall switches. That way if/when you hit a switch to turn something off the 'old' way it will still respond if you want it on.

Also, you need a hub. Smartthings or Wink.
The rest are worthless (Hue hub and all the other hubs). IMO Philips Hue is lame. If you want colored bulbs go get Sylvania lightify (cheaper, less crap in your house since it doesn't need its own hub).

Ideal starter setup would be an echo dot $50, a hub $100, two wall switches ($30ea) (for unswitched outlets) and a couple wall paddle switches ($30ea). That much hardware would set you back about $270, but would add a fair bit of fun and convenience.

https://smile.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-LIGHTIFY-Osram-Smart-Tunable/dp/B00R3ID2BG/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1487696070&sr=1-2&keywords=Osram+lightify

https://smile.amazon.com/GE-60-Watt-Equivalent-1-Pack-Zigbee/dp/B00NOL16K0/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1487696092&sr=1-1&keywords=GE+Link

https://smile.amazon.com/Cree-BA19-08050OMF-12CE26-1C100-Connected-Equivalent-Daylight/dp/B01701DL7A/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1487696111&sr=1-1&keywords=Cree+Connected

.... though those are all just Amazon prices. Maybe they are just the ones pricing high.

There's tons of cheaper stuff out there, but you'd have to be flexible on your must haves.

No other lock that I know of except the August can be accessed with time sensitive or love time codes. The Schlage and Kwikset models can have codes input but they'd have to be deleted later manually. Schlage sense locks can be accessed through their app to delete codes or deactivate them remotely, but that app costs $5 a month so the August would be cheaper in the long run as there isn't a fee.

You can get a bunch of Cree LEDs that connect to WiFi and are controlled with Alexa natively, they're pretty cheap comparatively at $14. Though you'll lose your other must of light temperature colors changing.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01701DKVM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_RMV7ybKWDSJPA

You could save a couple bucks using Osram Lightify bulbs:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3ID2BG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_XIV7ybGDPJD6Z

Have you looked at Osram Lightify? http://www.belkin.com/us/73674/p/P-73674/

Here's an Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/dimmable-LIGHTIFY-Equivalent-temperature-adjustable/dp/B00R3ID2BG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452710743&sr=8-1&keywords=osram+lightify

I have four of the Sylvania Lightify tunable white light bulbs and the SmartThings hub handles them without an additional hub. I have them in different rooms and 'allowed access' to them in the Google Home app so I can say 'turn off the lights in the living room' and both turn off.

I can also say dim my bedroom light to 5%. You have to pick a percent if you want the lights to dim.

So just regular LED light bulbs like this?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YEMKJE2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wMqFyb3VG5C7W

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-455717-Equivalent-Light-Daylight/dp/B00YEMKJE2

there's some philips LED bulbs at 5000k they're probably what you want. 100w might be too bright though.

If you combine a magenta bulb with a "daylight" bulb like this (http://www.amazon.com/Philips-455717-Equivalent-Daylight-4-Pack/dp/B00YEMKJE2), it should look pretty normal. You can also skip the magenta entirely in place of daylight bulbs. LED is a little more power efficient, a little cooler, and handles power cycling better (the last being the greatest advantage IMO). However, power cycling isn't a huge deal for grow lights, so both fluorescent and LED work pretty well right now, and fluorescent does have a lower initial cost.

Damn I didn’t realize the 100w bulbs were that bright. Here’s a 1600 liken LED from Amazon.

Philips LED Non-Dimmable A19 Frosted Light Bulb: 1500-Lumen, 5000-Kelvin, 14-Watt (100-Watt Equivalent), E26 Base, Daylight, 4-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YEMKJE2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7m-OAbJEMQ95H

Lowes: https://www.lowes.com/pd/SYLVANIA-LIGHTIFY-60-W-Equivalent-Dimmable-Full-Spectrum-A19-LED-Light-Fixture-Light-Bulb/1000083113
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-LIGHTIFY-Osram-Daylight-Changing/dp/B0197840KQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485386756&sr=8-1&keywords=Lightify+RGBW

Lowes: https://www.lowes.com/pd/SYLVANIA-LIGHTIFY-72-in-Plug-in-Under-Cabinet-LED-Tape-Light/1000049593

Amazon:L https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-LIGHTIFY-Osram-Light-Strip/dp/B00R1PB80I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485386756&sr=8-3&keywords=Lightify+RGBW

I use this SYLVANIA LIGHTIFY by Osram - Smart LED Light Bulb, 60W A19, Warm White to Daylight, 1900K - 6500K, RGBW Color Changing, Works with Amazon Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0197840KQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bazzyb6HAXCAD

Great work! I was a little surprised that Wink isn't on there. For $35 the 1st gen hub is a great entry point for beginners as a Zigbee/Z-Wave radio. I used Wink's built in automations (Robots) to get started while getting HA up and running. It's easy to turn Wink into a "dumb" hub once you get HA all figured out, then you can look into dedicated radios for HA to take Wink out of the picture completely. Wink can be a little slow at times, but it is a great low cost entry point.

You also might want to add Sengled Element bulbs and Sylvania Smart+ color bulb, they are inexpensive and work extremely well!

"Zigbee RGBW Bulb" is the DTH I'm using. Local execution shown as well.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0197840KQ/

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These are the bulbs I have.

Yes- the SYLVANIA LIGHTIFY by Osram bulb I have does have RGBW color capability. https://amzn.com/B0197840KQ

It works well and we use it daily in my sons nursery- we set the bulb to softer colors not so hard on the eyes and as a night light by dimming the bulb and selecting a blue color. I have it set to turn on/off using a IFTTT recipe. Color/dimming is done via the SmartThings app.

16 pack Philips 800 Lumen LEDs at $2 per bulb. And Philips seems to be one of the better brands for LEDs.

I bought some LED lightbulbs 25% off- it’s a good deal if you need lightbulbs!

link to said deal

Here you go:

Philips LED Non-Dimmable A19 Frosted Light Bulb: 800-Lumen, 2700-Kelvin, 8.5-Watt (60-Watt Equivalent), E26 Base, Soft White, 16-Pack https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01CAL1EMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8ULCDb47EA6GK

1 bad batch of these 4.5 star bulbs and I suck? https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Non-Dimmable-Frosted-Light-Bulb/dp/B01CAL1EMY/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=phillips+LED&qid=1570383929&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=8-5

Definitely sounds like defective/cheap bulbs then. These are what I use, and I've never had a problem with them in any kind of fixture, for what that's worth.

AYY LETS GO DUDE

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU Cooler | NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler | $159.99 @ B&H
Case | Corsair Crystal 460X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case | $139.99 @ B&H
Case Fan | Corsair HD120 RGB 3-Pack w/Controller 54.4 CFM 120mm Fans | $80.99 @ NCIX US
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $380.97
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-07 23:37 EST-0500 |

Slap in some NZXT Hue+ and extension kit and turn your rig into SICK, GLORIOUS RGB ILLUMINATED BEAST.

Unfortunately not. The one I purchased only emits green but the kind you are looking for allows multiple colors.

The power supply cable has several branching inputs for attaching lights or fans. They're pretty long so you shouldn't feel limited on placement or anything. I waited to install mine after hooking up all the major components, but that's up to you! Best of luck on your build dude!

Remember: Always be cautious when using payment methods other than PayPal Goods and Services.



Title: [USA-TX][H]2018 Custom High End Gaming System [W] Top of line 2018 MacBook Pro 15, i9, with AC+

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I am wanting to switch back to Mac, and have my custom gaming system built my me a 25 year IT Professional. I am looking to trade for the MBP in the subject. If interested, please PM me. We will need to do a Paypal hold of the amount depending which direction the equipment goes for the trade and then refund it back once the swap is done.

Computer stuff:

1.      Acer Predator XB271HU 27" WQHD IPS NVIDIA G-Sync Black/Red Gaming Monitor, 2560 x 1440 (2K)

2.      ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING GeForce 11GB OC Edition VR Ready 5K HD Gaming HDMI DisplayPort DVI Overclocked PC GDDR5X Graphics Card

3.      NZXT S340VR Elite Computer Case , Matte White (CA-S340W-W2)

4.      ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X CODE S LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 Z370 ATX Motherboard

5.      EVGA G2/G3/P2/T2 100-CW-1300-B9 Power Supply Cable Set (Individually Sleeved), White

6.      24 Pieces Set = 24-pin x 4, 8-pin x 12, 6-pin x 8 Cable Comb for 3 mm Cable Gesleeved Up To 3.4 mm/0.13inch) black

7.      NZXT RF-AR140-C1 HUE+ & Aer RGB140 Fans Bundle Pack RGB 2x 140mm Aer Fans Included

8.      NZXT Internal USB Hub Controller, Black (AC-IUSBH-M1)

9.      NZXT HUE+ Extension Kit (AC-HPL03-10)

10.  NZXT Aer RGB120 Single Pack RF-AR120-B1 120mm Digitally Controlled RGB LED Fans for HUE+

11.  EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G3, 80 Plus Gold 750W, Fully Modular, Eco Mode with New HDB Fan, 10 Year Warranty, Includes Power ON Self Tester, Compact 150mm Size, Power Supply 220-G3-0750-X1

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Unless you have material in your case that would be UV reflective, I'd suggest going with a strip of RGB lights instead. Something like the NZXT HUE+ would work really well. This way, you won't have to decide between a color... you can have them all!

Also, if you really like the UV color, you can use a purple or deep blue for the same effect (minus the glowy parts).

If you have a spare 2.5" drive bay in your case's front panel, check out the NZXT Hue+. It's a comprehensive controller/management system for all your RGB needs. If you need extra strips, it can be slightly pricey (check Amazon), but the cost can be well worth it, from what I've seen.

If you want price tracking, this page on CamelCamelCamel should have you covered, for Amazon USA, anyway. Here's price tracking for the extension kit, too.

So my suggestions: I've linked the things I use, but they're just suggestions.

• Lighting: Philips hue. This is because you don't want to wire up any new light switches. If you get a starter pack like this one it comes with a light switch you can place on the wall with double sided tape. You just have to teach the people in your house not to use the old switch anymore. In the case of kids rooms, the switch actually pops out of the holder and you could put it on their nightstand or whatnot so they can turn the lights on if they need to. The stand alone accent lights they have are really good as well, I have a few behind my TV that make the room pop somewhat.
  
• Zwave door / window sensors. With the dongle these are more useful then you'd think. If you have these and hue bulbs you could have hall lights turn on at like 10% brightness at night so you can see if you need to get up at night. I use them for my back patio so when I take the dogs out at night the lights automatically turn on, then turn off 15 min later on their own. If you're new to Zwave remember that these sensors do not repeat the signal. In your case since you don't want wire in powered devices you would need to get some repeaters to make sure you have enough signal strength or you won't receive events.
  
• Smart plugs: Weemo are good, but if you don't want to have a whole bunch of different types of devices, zwave would work just as well and it would also help with your signal strength. I actuallly use both in my setup to control things like air-purifiers and I have a few that report how much energy they use so I can automate things like when the dishwasher is running or laundry is done.
  
• Thermostat: I'm not sure if I can help you with that. I use a Nest for my whole house, but sounds like your setup may be different. There are plenty of good zwave thermostats out there you could hook up to this setup tho.
  
  

Or would you go this route: Philips Hue White Ambiance Smart Bulb Starter Kit (2 A19 Bulbs, 1 Bridge, and 1 Dimmer Switch, Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F6T4R80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VIMaAb3P2AKD5

Up on Amazon for pre-order now:

Philips 461020 Hue White Ambiance Single A19 Bulb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ESW34RQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_a0crxb0PNKYYG

Philips 460989 Hue White Ambiance A19 Bulb Personal Wireless Lighting Starter Kit, Works with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F6T4R80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Q0crxb9MN9G91

The new White Ambiance bulbs (where you can change the colour temperature) are available to buy in the UK!

• £99 for the starter kit (hub, dimmer and two bulbs)
  
• £25 per bulb
  
  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Ambiance-Personal-Wireless-Lighting/dp/B01BPDXAAC
  
  In the US it's available to preorder (no date):
  
  
• $129 for the starter kit (hub, dimmer and two bulbs)
  
• $30 per bulb
  
  http://www.amazon.com/Philips-460989-Ambiance-Personal-Wireless/dp/B01F6T4R80
  
  Makes a change for us Europeans (maybe not for long...) to get something first! :D

You are looking for the
Hue White Ambiance Starter Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F6T4R80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_imaAybKVJN7RZ

I don't think that there was ever a new gen for the white ambiance bulbs. Gen 3 refers to the improved greens and blues in the color bulbs. If you don't need the hue dimmer in the kit above, you can probably buy a hue bridge at a discount on ebay/craigslist and then buy the bulbs separately ($30 each) instead.

These are the ones that I got but it looks like there are different ones also on amazon.

For anyone interested, I did a quick google and found a couple different ones on amazon and one at Home Depot ranging from $12-19. This one looks closest to the video.

$11.99

https://www.amazon.com/JUNOLUX-Decorative-Flickering-Simulation-decorations/dp/B01JEB67ES

Today is a good day to buy the Gen 3 color bulb. There is a promotion happening for Amazon Prime Day: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-464503-Generation-Richer-Android/dp/B01KJYSOHM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1499286833&sr=1-1&keywords=B01KJYSOHM&linkCode=ll1&tag=huelig0f-20&linkId=8e5f0eb91dfaf4d1991a4c2554d8ceec

For the main living areas (living room and dining room) I bought Philips Hue lights, with their 4 mode "puck" switch. Those are the products I purchased:

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-464503-Generation-Richer-Android/dp/B01KJYSOHM/
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-432690-Equivalent-Single-Light/dp/B00HNLQQ7K/
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-452532-Hue-Tap-Switch/dp/B00ME9CD28/

Here's how I configured my tap switch:

Mode 1: Everything is on, full brightness (but warm light)
Mode 2: Sunset mode, orange/reddish
Mode 3: Romance mode (think red light district)
Mode 4: Everything off

In her bedroom the main light is a warm white, but after 6pm we have two Ikea lamps with light bulbs from https://www.lowbluelights.com (which I received from a friend a while ago). I'm about to switch the bathroom light as well with the 2nd Hue light I linked to above, because now that the sun sets earlier in the day, I want her bath time to also be lit in sunset mode.

So I'm looking at the following:

Philips Hue A19 3rd gen x 14

Philips Hue GU10 2nd gen x 9

Seems a bit pricey - but are they worth it? What about the TP-Link bulbs?

As for the Sonos, I do have a bridge, does the Echo/Home not control the speakers via the bridge? You're post makes me think they're hard wired? Not via some "auth" connection to my bridge by being on the same network, i.e. Sonos App type control

Thank you for such a comprehensive reply. Normally I would treat this sort of thing as a keep trying/keep failing/try again sort of thing, but since it was just one packet of seeds and one pot, I didn't exactly have that luxury! But you have inspired me, I would love to learn this stuff so tomorrow I'm gonna pick up a few more seed packets and things to grow them in! Anyway, back to these sprouts...

The good news-- it's not a mug, but a real pot, with holes in the bottom!

The bad news, I haven't dumped water that comes out the bottom, so it has probably reabsorbed it. I'm guessing the lack of growth is from that + not enough light

However you make it sound like I do have a chance at saving them if the pot has holes. Sounds like they need to get outside ASAP. I'm assuming I should still harden them first?

The window they're (right) next to has a screen.. should I mix in some time with that open in addition to a regular hardening schedule to give them some extra oxygen & exposure?

Also unfortunately I have no idea what soil I used, as it came in a gift baggie from my friend. However he grows a lot of houseplants & vegetables at home so I'm hoping that would mean it's something with at least some nutrients! I'll ask him tomorrow too

As for location, I'm in LA. Unfortunately a cold spell hit just today, and forecast shows the next week with highs of low 60s, and nighttimes getting down to low 40s, so it sounds like it's too cold to move them outside permanently for now

If it is too cold to take them outside, how do you feel about using Daylight LED bulbs? At the suggestion of someone in my xpost to HotPeppers, I ordered these: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Equivalent-Daylight-Non-Dimmable-6-Pack/dp/B01MSMKBG3/?th=1 , but I may instead just pick up something like this at the store tomorrow: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-100W-Equivalent-Daylight-5000K-T2-Twister-CFL-Light-Bulb-414078/203349671?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CTHD%7Cgoogle%7C&mid=siCqjagOR%7Cdc_mtid_89037lm25188_pcrid_227841299674_pkw__pmt__product_203349671_slid_

Any thoughts on using one vs. the other vs. neither?

Thank you again for the help!!

In the future if you want some pretty nice lighting, pick up some 100w daylight bulbs and put them in some cheap lamps (I picked up 3 used lamps from Goodwill for $3 and just removed the shades). Put one directly to the left of you, one to the right, and one above and slightly to the front. Amazon has a pack of 100w daylight bulbs for about $20 that are super bright. It makes for a pretty damn nice looking setup for around $25, and it's not really distinguishable from a much more expensive setup.

The Pentium G4600 has a TDP of 51watts, which if running 24/7 would cost $58/yr @ 13cent/kWhr

The $135 build comes in a little under powered (4910 vs 5450) but would be ~$170 cheaper (135 vs 302). The TDP on the xeon is 95watts, for the sake of math if the server actually was running 24/7 at max TDP it would cost $108/yr worst case. So it would take more than 3.5 years to break even.

This $297 build matches his budget (297 vs 302) but has a huge performance gain (8010 vs 5450) as well as more ram (12GB vs 8GB). The TDP of this xeon is also 95watts. Absolute worst case scenario this build will cost $50/yr more ($4/mo).

Whats hard to quantify is how often will the cpu hit the max TDP? What would a real world kWhr/yr number be? This was also assuming 24/7 operation, I can tell you that my server is not maxed out 24/7. If this is shortened to 12/7 operation then your talking about the difference of $2/mo in electricity for 3k more passmark.

Replacing two 100watt bulbs with a 14watt LED (assuming 3hr/day use) saves ~$26/yr which should more than make up for the xeon @ 12/7 use.

The Hue bulbs aren't known for high output, no. The wattage to output equivalents are only estimated (as compared to incandescent bulbs) but the Hue bulbs are generally ~9w or so which his pretty low. The light color is also going to have an effect on perceived output and I've found the Hue bulbs to be far more shaded than most generic LEDs.

Most of the mega-low power consumption bulbs are going to be "60w equivalent". If you look for 100w equivalent you'll generally get a bit more light. These are rated at 11w and 1400Lm compared to Phillips' 9w 800lm. You should see a difference in output and for only a few hours a week, the difference in consumption will literally be pennies.

not particularly sure on exact wattage seedlings require but know it’s not much-

The lightbulbs I chose

They have a Ambiance White candelabra. Not sure if it fits most ceiling fans though.

Or white...


Philips Hue White Ambiance Decorative Candle 40W Dimmable LED Smart Bulb (Hue Hub Required), Works with Alexa, HomeKit and Google Assistant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07177XMF9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JdZBDbP443CKH

like these?

Why use an adapter? You could buy the white ambiance directly in E12 format: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Decorative-Equivalent-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B07177XMF9/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505721872&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=hue+e12+white+ambiance.

If you want color E12 you would have to wait till this fall. :)

Hue just released the US version - E12. They're for sale on Amazon but they're back ordered for obvious reasons. I ordered mine last week, and it looks like they're shipping this Friday. Very much looking forward to them...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07177XMF9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Equivalent-Dimmable-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B073SSK6P8?th=1


Not for $31

Being a night person is not the worst thing ever. All throughout college I was a night person (up till 5-6am and waking up at 1-2pm). Now I have made the transition to waking up at 4am almost everyday including weekends. If you are really dedicated to making the switch to mornings. My best advice would be to set multiple alarms (no joke like 5-6 different ones) to go off every couple of minutes, start picking up good habits in the morning(meditation/exercise/reading), and finding something to get you excited to wake up).

Another useful tool I have found is Wake-Up feature from the Hue lighting system. Waking up with the lights on already seems to be the key. But they are pricey.

Amazon.com Philips Hue White A19 4-Pack down to its lowest price $39.89

Here's the deal- $50 for the lightstrip and $50 for 4x white bulbs

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014H2OXYU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073SSK6P8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'll poke around for some apps (feel free to recommend some)
Will also ask Phillips if it will be possible in a future firmware update.

I have the 1st generation color Lifx bulbs which doesn't require a hub & the Philips Hue white which requires a hub. The Lifx bulbs are pretty neat because without needing the hub, it's 1 less thing to plug in but it's more expensive. I only used the colors for the Lifx bulbs when I first got it, so I ended up switching to the Philips Hue white bulbs. On Amazon 1 white Lifx bulbs costs $24.99 while 4 white Philips Hue bulbs costs $49.99. They both work great with the Google Home, so it's all about your personal preference.

Did you happen to get this version? Because I’m having a similar issue.

I understand. So if I can find a light with high kelvins and high lumens then it should be good right? I'm considering both of these. Which one do you think would work better?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0721TG86M/ref=psdc_14252961_t1_B01L6EZUBM

https://www.amazon.com/V-Shape-Linkable-Integrated-Fixture-Warehouse/dp/B07L1QJTFL/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=psdcmw_2314207011_t1_B07N2CPTJJ

I have the two foot long version of these. Though for some reason when I look them up now it only shows the 8 foot lights.

Hi friends! I'm looking at these lights for my collection. This is my first time playing with grow lights, so any insight or advice is greatly appreciated!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07L1QJTFL?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title these. I have 2 on each shelf

Amazon has a deal for a 3 color bulb starter pack with a hub for $99, it's a solid deal and picked one up myself.

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https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Ambiance-Starter-HomeKit-Assistant/dp/B07R1NMLL4

Thanks for the reply.

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So to understand, I would be best off getting this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R1NMLL4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1


And then supplementing it with this and any other Hue products I decide to add?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M9AU8MB/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

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Looks as though the hub connects to my router so I'm assuming I can identify lights individually in order to have them spread around the house and do different things?

I don't have any Hue lights yet, but am starting to look.

How good are these "bundle offers" on the official Hue site? $45 for 3 white ambiance lights and $64 for 6 plain white dimmable bulbs.

Since we're so close to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I'm considering going ahead and getting the starter kit that's on sale and then just holding off to see what I can get in about a month for cheaper.

The main reason I'm starting to look at smart bulbs (vs switches) is I suffer from migraines often, and I prefer warmer color whites and my wife prefers the cooler whites because it looks more natural. With the white ambiance bulbs I think we can both be happy.

For lights, I definitely recommend Hue! I've had color bulbs in and on almost constantly for about 3 years and haven't had to replace them yet. If you're worried about someone accidentally turning off the switch, you can get guards like these or Lutron makes a dimmer that should work well [here] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PsVADbPK2QAEW).

How about the Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch? (Note: Amazon US link.)

There’s the Lutron Aurora that goes over traditional switches and gives you dimmer control.

Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch for Philips Hue smart bulbs, Z3-1BRL-WH-L0, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BhfpDbXJHSNJM

It's expensive but possible with Philips Hue bulbs and Lutron Aurora Hue dimmer.

I read about the Lutron Aurora the other day. It may not be what you are looking for, but I thought it was an interesting idea for this problem: https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Aurora-Dimmer-Philips-Z3-1BRL-WH-L0/dp/B07RJ14FBS/

I recently bought a Lutron dimmer
switch that you might like.

I recently bought this for my Hue setup: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_MNaCDb5201D6Y

I also can't replace the in-wall switch, so I was looking for a retrofit option and these look like they fit the bill.

Would have to spend more money, but this would be an easy solution:

https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Aurora-Dimmer-Philips-Z3-1BRL-WH-L0/dp/B07RJ14FBS

Lutron Aurora

https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Aurora-Dimmer-Philips-Z3-1BRL-WH-L0/dp/B07RJ14FBS/

It does not control the existing light switch. It just locks the light switch into the ON position. The round knob allows you to dim and turn the zigbee light bulb off/on.

Oh sits on a blank space on the wall... one second

Phillips Hue Smart Button

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Hue-Button-Control-required

It is $20 and comes with a wall plate for a blank space on your wall.

>Heh, that clone is the definition of the word “fried” when used in a cannabis plant context.

I once let a DWC bucket run dry. That was what I'd call "fried"; a plant that was literally coarse and crisp to the touch from a lack of moisture and heat, where the leaves crumble in your hand. This is a severely wilted plant.

>It happens as a result of too much light and no nutrients

In my case that must mean "any light at all". I used the same bulb I use for seedlings: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YEMKJE2 I'm not sure how dimmer I'm supposed to go than that. Is that really too bright?

To be honest I went in fully under the assumption that the plant would end up looking like this before rooting.

I feel like I'm being held to an impossible standard given the circumstances. The plant was mature; that was the real fuckup, but there's no mitigating the passage of time. But you're really saying is that if my light were dimmer, this would be a green plant right now?

You can buy them allready:

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Hue-Decorative-Equivalent-Compatible/dp/B07177XMF9/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=phillips+hue+e14&qid=1569316758&sr=8-1

It would be a terrible idea to buy a $20 LED. Even if it lasts 20 years they still get dimmer over time. The last few years would be a light bulb that is still bright enough to be considered "functional" but clearly one that should be replaced. So don't consider buying a bulb for that price.

I've just gone with discounted CFLs which meant I paid less than $2/bulb, 8 of which qualify as being on for most of the time. The energy savings in those paid for the purchase of all bulbs in the house by the third year. Hopefully by the time I have to replace them the LEDs will be that cheap on average. Though, right now it looks like I can get them for around $2/bulb.

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-461129-Equivalent-White-16-Pack/dp/B01CAL1EMY/ref=lp_2314207011_1_2_m?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1478178308&sr=1-2

So if I didn't already have efficient bulbs, that wouldn't be a bad way to go now. But for the moment I'm saving, like you said, a small amount each year already with already-paid for bulbs. All of these cost designs only deal with switching from the old type of bulbs which is definitely worth it at this point even if it's a mild difference.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JEB67ES/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1