(Part 3) Best wall light fixtures according to redditors

I have a motion sensing light that illuminates the toilet bowl. It can do a full range of colors, but I have it be green so it doesn't completely blind me. Red is better for maintaining night vision, but a red toilet bowl is a little too spooky for me.

Edit: Here is a link to a light similar to what I have.

The mirror is from lowes its 24 by 30 and the bulbs are https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012BKVK9G/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and the light fixture is https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002OMGZLA/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and just in case anyone else is wondering the fake plant and stuff are from michaels, the brush holders are https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018A5KMUY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and the makeup organizer is https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BCOFYF8/ref=yo_ii_img?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

here you go

Motion sensing under cabinet lights. 80$, 6 motion sensing on/off, dimmable, non battery. [New] EShine 6 Panels 12 inch LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VSH3FGM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

If you want a similar solution on the cheap, check out these automatic LED night lights. They are light-sensitive and turn off when there is light in the room.

They obviously take up an outlet space, but are very cheap at around $3 each. There are probably cheaper models out there.

On iOS, use Night Shift, fully red, combined with Reduce White Point. Make White Point your accessibility shortcut, meaning you click the home button 3 times and it turns on.

And also buy these:

Maxxima MLN-16 LED Plug in Night Light with Auto Dusk to Dawn Sensor, 5 Lumens (pack of 4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IXWYR42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Kek0CbZGTXS0J

I've got these LED lights and they're awesome.

I just ordered this similar one which I think looks a bit cooler!

This is the set I bought. Looks like I got them on sale as they are $52 now. Still a good price. They do have a 4 light kit that is cheaper too though.

The sticky tape has been holding onto the carpet lining pretty good so far, but I plan on using a screw per light to hold them permanently. Just haven't got back to it yet :)

I also have a pack of these ties that I used to organize and hold the wires to the carpet lining. Just wrap your wires course side out, trim the excess and stick it right to the lining. Holds really good. Upper corner.. Lower corner..

Gosh it's just common courtesy to put a light in there

Got this setup and absolutely love it. They’re dimmable and have a diffuser to spread the light from the LEDs out. Plugged them into a smart plug and have them set on a timer.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L6W7F3U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lLA8BbJ5G8GR2

I have these USB lights, you can make a bright night-light with them. I also keep one with my USB battery bank so I have emergency light if needed.

I have one of these and it works great! It's motion activated so it only comes on when you open the door. It goes off after 12 seconds of no motion. It comes with a magnetic panel that you stick to the inside top of the door frame (or wherever). Then you stick the light to the panel via magnet, so you can pull it down and charge it easily (microUSB).

It's rechargeable and the battery lasts freaking forever because it's not on very much. I have it in a coat closet since May 2018 and I've charged it twice.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HO1FLDI/

Purchase one of these, you will not be disappointed.

I am due this Winter! My cute little parasite is a boy, though.

1 Cotton headband

2) I'd love this $1.91 with free shipping LED flower light that I stole from /u/bridget1989's wishlist! (Sorry not sorry!)

3 Addison, Amelia, Bailey, Violet, Madeline, PrincessSparkle (thought your daughter might like this one), Mairin (Irish, I'm Irish!), etc.

THANKS for the GREAT contest! Let me know how you're feeling every day so I know what to expect one month after you do. Haha!

Maybe let him pick out some new bedding and a cute stuffed animal to go with it? That might make him excited about his new room. Also, my mom recently bought this for my son: https://www.amazon.com/Lizber-Night-Projector-Degree-Rotation/dp/B01CFI082Y?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1 I was worried it would keep him awake at night, but it has had the opposite effect. He used to come out of his room multiple times when it was bedtime, now he almost never does. Apparently it has some sort of calming effect? In any event, it also might help make the new room a bit more enticing.

I'm going with:

• A color changing toilet light
  
  
• A single towel, in a color that coordinates with nothing she owns. Monogrammed
  
  
• A single pillow case or sham, also in a color that coordinates with nothing she owns. Embroidered with her name.
  
  
• Bed skirts for a size of bed she does not own.
  
  
• A Yodeling Pickle
  
  
• A digital subscription to anything, but bonus points for it being a workout video, self-improvement, or house cleaning series.
  
  
• The Billy Big Mouth Bass
  
  
• Facial Masks with animal faces on them. Preferrably only the pig, cow and snake.
  
  
• Really cheap perfume sets from the Dollar Tree, Big Lots, or other local discount stores.
  
  
• Underwear laundry bags and other laundry accessories

Ask and you shall receive! Get the Amazon warehouse used versions to save $. Mine were in perfect condition. The lights also come in a 3 variety package.

B-right Set of 6 LED Puck Lights, Under Cabinet Lighting, 1020lm, Total of 12W, DC 12V, 3000K Warm White, All Accessories Included, LED Closet Lights, Under Counter Lighting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IB6WWMS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BScbzbST7GPAK

Westek MLC12BC-4 Indoor Plug-In Corded Motion Activated Light Control https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009KSECO8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MTcbzb6BT6JG0

Lizber Baby Night Light Moon Star Projector 360 Degree Rotation - 4 LED Bulbs 9 Light Color Changing With USB Cable, Unique Gifts for Men Women Kids Best Baby Gifts Ever https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CFI082Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Jn4Mzb6CSCK7M

This is the projector. Looks great and has a few color lighting options.

Popular Handicrafts Tree Of Life Green Tie Dye Bohemian Psychedelic Intricate Floral Design Indian Bedspread Tapestry 54x84 Inches,(140cmsx215cms) Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010Q2FHUE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6o4Mzb5PXDXMA

And here's the tapestry.

I have a soothing nightlight that really helps me. The star projector nightlight is a livesaver as I keep it on all the time and when I wake up from nightmares I can stare at the night sky till I go back to sleep. It's also comforting to not be in the dark when you wake up. For really bad night I have an Aurora Borealis Night light that is fantastic for the worst insomnia or mood swings.

Or something like this, which can be switched between white, red, and several other colors.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SNDKT52/

I put this kit in my liberty 48 gun, solid kit for the price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FDAFC3Q?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&th=1

I got these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L6W7F3U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I run this set in my safe and as under cabinet lighting in my kitchen. They have a motion sensor, so everytime I open the door they turn on automatically.

Edit: This is what my safe looks like with the lights on.

I love [this idea/tutorial] (http://youtu.be/0SsogyiQeQ8) because you get great lighting and you can adjust the lighting! And the supplies needed are very cheap on Amazon! For example [these lights] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002OMGZLA/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_10?colid=J5PVOR3PNZRL&coliid=I1MLQBH1IYFO6D&vs=1) and [here are the cords] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LMN2WDW/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_1?colid=J5PVOR3PNZRL&coliid=I1IAGVXDRWPADR) and you can even customize the details! . Thanks for hosting!

The ones I got look kind of like this: https://www.amazon.com/Maxxima-MLN-10-Night-Light-Sensor/dp/B002SVANCY

But I just got them off a shelf at a shop in the mall. If you ask for night lights, there's often a rack of them there.

Just make sure they're bright enough, and not colored. My cat didn't like the blue light ones, they were no help. But a little yellow or white spot seems to do the trick.

Unless it's incandescent, lights use so little power it's not worth spending even $10 on power savings.

That said, I have some LED nightlights that I use to provide "navigation lights." They don't put off enough light to do much more than see if there's a wall in the way or I'm going to step on a cat, but that's enough to walk around. They're something like 0.5 watts. That comes to 4.3 kilowatt-hours over the course of a year -- which for me is less than $0.50. And these models don't have a built in dusk-to-dawn light sensor that turns them off. They just run 24/7.

I've got 5 of them in my house (which pretty much covers the whole thing), so that's a whopping $2.50/yr.

Virtually everything you try will cost you more than the power you'll save. Here's a 4-pack of 0.3 watt nightlights with light sensors for $8. https://www.amazon.com/Maxxima-MLN-16-Night-Sensor-Lumens/dp/B00IXWYR42/ Assuming they don't burn out (and my LED nightlights have lasted almost a decade now with no signs of change), your total cost of ownership for the pack until the kid graduates high school will be under $20 (assuming they run an average of 12 hours a day).

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01L6W7F3U?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

My wife got me these for Christmas as a joke!

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These things are great! It's a small unit that fits over the bowl, and shines a bright LED into the bowl. It's motion-activated, so all you do is walk in the bathroom, and the bowl and the room light up. And it changes colors!

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I'm giving them to everyone next Christmas!

These under cabinet lights from Amazon: Link. They’ve been great so far.

Does Grad school count? I'll be starting Grad School next semester. Hello, debt.

Here's a cheap one ($2.00, you could gift twice!) for those of us who can't have or are too irresponsible to have candles in our rooms! Cute little LED light up flowers!

Edit: I'm also gonna play with fire here and suggest these.

oh yes they are

https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-16-Color-Waterproof-Detection-Lasting/dp/B075S9WZK6/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=toilet+bowl+light&qid=1573614829&sr=8-17

Ok now you totally need to put in an LED in there hahaha

Edit: !!!
16-Color Toilet Night Light, Motion Activated Detection Bathroom Bowl Lights, Unique & Funny Birthday Gifts Idea for Dad Teen Boy Kids Men Women, Cool Fun Gadgets Gag Stocking Stuffers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L2Y62G2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PVU0DbMJX4ZAB

Whoops, posted the reply in the wrong spot(sorry, I'm a newbie). Here it is again-

LED is useful because it provides enough light to see what I am doing but not enough to see details on my skin. Not sure exactly what I have but here are some similar ones on amazon-
night lights

Hey OP, instead of keeping the info in chat I'll post here so others might be able to use it.
I'm assuming you have no experience splicing wires, soldering, or using heat shrink tubing, so I found some quick connect things you should be able to use.

So, the parts I have here are the LED Strip (marked as 'sections' since you will be cutting it), the L Connectors, the 'Wire Harnesses', the Adapters, and the Wire itself.

I drew up a small diagram here with explanation.

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If you, or someone you know would be able to do the stuff mentioned above, this could have a lot less parts by doing aware with the adapters and wire harnesses and just soldering the wire between LED strips.
(Maybe there is a local Makerspace near you that could assist)

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Also, instead of the LED strip method, I've seen people with LED bars the run the length of the shelf, and have wires to connect up to another bar. Something like this. (search" LED under cabinet lighting")
If the above diagram seems too difficult, or you're not able to get anyone to assist, then this would be a super easy option for you.

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I suspect they used something like these (the 4 lights in the middle/top look slightly off from the sides) https://www.amazon.com/Nuvo-193-Vanity-Polished-24-Inch/dp/B002OMGZLA so you could probably cut out an area for 4x4 boxes on each edge of the mirror and install standard 1 gang old work boxes along the bottom. Maybe you'd want to use armored cable between all those boxes, but it's going to get hefty and I doubt that's really code compliant to install on a table like that.

edit: A lot of customer photos on Amazon show those fixtures just having lamp cords run out the back. That's certainly a very DIY way to go... and then they cover it in black spray paint.

Here is one example:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0196JHYEK?psc=1#customerReviews

If you look at the end of the reviews, almost all of them are 5-stars and have some variation of this:

• Disclaimer: I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
  
  
• Disclaimer: I received this product at a couponed price for my opinion
  
  
• I did get this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review, however, all thoughts and ideas are my own.
  
  
• I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest opinion.
  
  
• DISCLAIMER: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions expressed are 100% my own and based on my own experience using this item.
  
  
• I purchased this item at a reduced cost in exchange for an honest review.
  
  If you look at the "sponsored products related to this item" you will also note that there are many more listings of this same exact item, all with fake "brand" names and mostly with a huge amount of 5-star ratings from people who got it free and are giving their "honest" opinion:
  
  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DKD179Q
  
  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CCAYVMS
  
  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0196JHYFE
  
  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ARFHYYW
  
  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A9JBJCO
  
  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CFI082Y

under cabinet lights

That is absolutely true if you actually do the fucking math. Every single time this shows up here, there's some True Believer who takes whatever PR video or pamphlet given out as absolute gospel and denies that physics is a thing.

This is real simple: Take a 10 kg mass, hoist it 2 meters up under Earth's gravity. That represents an energy potential of 196 joules. If you plan to do that every 30 minutes, that is equivalent to 0.1 watt-hours. Not kilowatt-hours. By way of comparison, you can't really buy a screw-in LED light-bulb that runs on less than 40 times that amount. LED night-lights, which generate just enough light for you to tell if there's something in front of you in the dark, use 3 times that amount. And remember, this is the ideal setup, assuming no losses or inefficiencies at all. In reality, you'll be lucky to pull in even half that.

You want to crank that power generation up, you either have to lift more, lift it higher, or lift it more frequently. To crank it up to levels where you can actually comfortably light up a room, you'd effectively be lifting a very heavy rock up past your ceiling every few seconds.

I have retrofitted two kitchens with LED under cabinet lighting, both before tiling the backsplash, each at a cost under $100 USD. The first has been going strong for almost 10 years.

First, IMO under cabinet lighting is task lighting. It doesn't need to be dimmable and doesn't need to be RGB, just go with a warm or cool temperature depending on your preference.

This is what I suggest - I assume you are in the U.S...

1. Run 18AWG Low Voltage LED Cable 2 Conductor Jacketed in-Wall Wire from the back of a selected base cabinet through the wall(s) to each contiguous span of upper cabinets. These wires can terminate in a small box in, or under, the cabinet. The wiring also can be daisy-chained if needed. For example, a wire can be used to connect cabinet spans that are separated by a small distance, say by a range hood.
   
2. Wire a switched 110v outlet into the same base cabinet. This only needs to be operated by a single switch,, probably over the counter, or near an entrance to the kitchen area.
   
3. Use LED 5050 Flexible Strip Lights, Warm White 3000K 16.4ft 300 LEDs (or whatever color temp you prefer) inside Litever 6-Pack 3.3ft/1 Meter 9x18mm U Shape Aluminum Channels with Diffuser cut at custom lengths to match the widths of cabinet spans. These should be mounted at the front of the cabinet and a small wiring channel used to hide the wiring under the cabinet were it runs from front to back.
   
4. Drive the LED strips by a LEDwholesalers 12-Volt DC Waterpoof LED Power Suppply Driver Transformer with 3-Prong Plug, 60W, 3204-12V (or something similar) mounted in the base cabinet with the low-voltage wiring and switched outlet.
   
   I used these items. This setup is simple and inexpensive, any one component can be replaced easily if it fails, and it can be controlled by a smart switch of your choice.
   
   If you want mood lighting, then you can wire 110v outlets above the cabinets and use one, or two of Philips - Hue Play White & Color Ambiance Smart LED Bar Light to shine on the ceiling, or use Philips Hue bulbs in your recessed light cans.

Maybe it's just because I am a mom, but my go-to recommendations are always the things you reach for at 3am and then kick yourself for not having had the foresight to own.

• An absolute must is a pack of 9 volt batteries. It seems like no matter how frequently you check or swap the batteries in your fire alarms they will sing the song of their people in the middle of the night annually.
  
  
• Basic First Aid Kit, and a well stocked medicine cabinet. You can buy a kit like the one I linked, but I prefer to just pick out each item individually. Think of the things you frequently pulled out of the medicine cabinet when you were still living with your parents and start there.
  
  
• A fire extenguisher is a good thing to have. While you are at it, get one for your car as well.
  
  
• Night Lights so you don't stub your toe in the middle of the night.
  
  I don't want to type a novel here, so I will stop. Just think of the things you reached for without thinking while growing up. Start with the things you will use most often and those that are needed for real emergencies and go from there. Hope this helps and congratulations!

Here's the link if anyone is interested: Wardrobe Light, OxyLED Motion Sensor Closet Lights, 20 LED Under-Cabinet Lightening, USB Rechargeable Stick-on Stairs Step Light Bar, LED Night Light, Gun Safe Light with Magnetic Strip, 1-pack, T-02U https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HO1FLDI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1EN0Bb0W2RWJC

Here's one on Amazon.

I just used these on the underside of my shelves, on my rather monstrous five level console tower. Worked pretty well.

Fun, hugs, sleep, yay, drinks, tequila (thats my fav weekend word)

Have a good weekend!

mushroom nightlight! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FC5JXOW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1ZPZ936LSK33T&coliid=I109B5Z7RN5HKZ&psc=1

I bought some under-cabinet LED strips (specifically https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VSH3FGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Ks2VCTc4kNGVn) and just plugged them in to a smart plug. They even come with adhesive backing if you don't want to put holes in your cabinets. Super simple.

I want one :)

found it here it's $50

This little guy is my cheapest. I'm bad at finding like the couple cent items xDD

I'm Ron Burgundy

Thanks for the contest ^^

So it's a "String Ray" or a "Stringin' It" but vertical vs. horizontal?

[Here ya go] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNW88DL/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_bN2xDbKYQQVEA)
Edit: another one ,
One more which I think looks a bit cooler!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FC5JXOW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=37BMVV8U3WWJD&coliid=I1M15TCJA2I4FQ&psc=1 :D

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07SNDKT52?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

$20, and looks awesome!

Although not on my main wish list, this is the most expensive thing.

Update the better lamp

https://www.amazon.com/Chibuy-Creative-Tunnel-Infinite-Desktop/dp/B07JNW88DL

Hello everyone. I made a negative which allows you to produce pieces that fit perfectly onto a cheap night light you can find on Amazon.

I posted this in 3D printing, but figured that you guys may actually get more use out of it in here.

There is a full video tutorial along with the file on Thingiverse.

Enjoy :)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008B4DC7K/ref=asc_df_B008B4DC7K51996160/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22110&creativeASIN=B008B4DC7K&linkCode=df0&hvadid=255774215191&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=610386335637720440&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046505&hvtargid=pla-419953210982&th=1&psc=1

I got mine on offer for a bit cheaper, very bright and works very well if you face the lamp towards the wall rather than towards you cos then it lights up that entire wall. The controller is super satisfying to play with too.

There are little USB strip lights and these things you can hack something together with.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01HO1FLDI/ref=pe_386430_121528420_TE_dp_3

I got this; however, it's not motion activated. Needs infrared so I need to wave my hand in front of it. Overall, pretty happy with it.. magnetic, bright, and rechargeable using the same cord as my phone.

these

Or you can just get one of these things.

It's an Ikea Detolf. Had to drive out to an Ikea to get one cause shipping to my area was enormous. Shortly afterwards, I added some puck lighting. The TV stand it's sitting on is also from Ikea.

you should get this, https://www.amazon.com/Nuvo-193-Vanity-Polished-24-Inch/dp/B002OMGZLA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485272744&sr=8-3&keywords=vanity+lights I have it and it gives off amazing light and just hangs on the wall the way a picture frame does. You do have to buy a cord and bulbs separately.

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They do change color! It comes with a remote where you can choose what color and brightness. They just stick on the back of the tv and are powered via USB.

Here’s the link:


Led Strip Lights 6.56ft for 40-60in TV, PANGTON VILLA USB LED TV Backlight Kit with Remote - 16 Color Changing 5050 LEDs Bias Lighting for HDTV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072QWJRBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.W9ADbQ8QAA63

Now if you wanna get real fancy with it, Philips makes a light kit as well. Stronger light and you can control it with your phone and there’s a TON of customization options too.

Philips Hue Play White & Color Smart Light, Single Base Kit, Hub Required/Power Supply Included (Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit & Google Home) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GX9YG1H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_i19ADbEZJ8Y3J

I got this set. (Though this looks like an updated version- mine are not dimmable.) Going on two years, and I haven’t had any issues with them. It is important to note that there is only one motion sensor, and it needs to be the first light from the plug (unless they’ve changed that.)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HVLY6W5/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_H65LDbTTA4SDT

There’s also a heart and a pineapple haha

I really dig key chain/USB led's, these plug right into my power brick. dropped in a small white DCF stuff sack and hung.

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"Can you feel the love tonight"

hey newbies, Im calling you out :

u/HeWhoMustNotBeNamed7 how are you whats the weather like where you are?

u/Turtle_Sensei Do you have any pets?

u/Doctor-Kitten Are you really a kitten with a phd, or are you a vet? It would be awesome if you actually were a cat person hybrid and a doctor!!

HOw is everyone today? oh yeah heres my cheapest item:

I actually had to add something because I had only 5 and up stuff, but this is 1.98 free shipping and its super cute !

Thank you for the contest!

Thanks everyone, I think i'm going to get one.

I have several hue colour bulbs and an iris (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Colours-Changing-Integrated-Control/dp/B008B4DC7K/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1481810200&sr=8-2&keywords=hue+iris&linkCode=ll1&tag=best-reviewer-21&linkId=4972b94f97e0fd6e2080c672767bd568) . I have been a bit annoyed with myself about the iris as I didn't realise it would only work with the stand alone remote and couldn't communicate with the bridge etc...

The table lamp looks perfect though.

Thanks all.

I have one of these https://www.amazon.com/Wardrobe-OxyLED-Anywhere-Magnetic-Rechargeable/dp/B01HO1FLDI/ref=pd_sim_60_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01HO1FLDI&pd_rd_r=7B4H61XR8Q2JMKBXMPRV&pd_rd_w=EPjbg&pd_rd_wg=RmPGV&psc=1&refRID=7B4H61XR8Q2JMKBXMPRV that I attach with magnets to my washer . I use it as I enter the house from the garage into the mud room since the switch is on the far side. It works super well. USB rechargeable and I charge about twice a year. It stays on for less then 5 minutes but you could always wave your hand and boom. I have some others (Warm white) that are from Eufy that run off AAA that I use like how you are planning.

I don't think so

I have:

• 4 hue lamps
  
• 2 livingcolor lamps (gen2 and gen3)
  
• 1 livingwhite bulb (think hue lux, but non-led)
  
• 2 livingwhite dimmers
  
  it's only the livingwhite dimmers that don't appear, all the others show up in the alexa app.
  
  If I query the bridge myself, getting a list of devices, the dimmers appear very slightly different to the white main lamp, so I guess perhaps they're just too different for the echo to work with. Shame really, its probably a trivial bug fix
  
  It's not a range issue, they always work with the hue app (and other apps, for that matter)
  
  My mate said he couldn't get his echo to see his 2nd gen bridge and lamps at all, so I guess I can't complain too much. If I can spot the problem with some packet sniffing, I'll see if I can form a decent bug report and send it on.
  

I don't have a pic of my setup but it looks similar to this. I like it when watching SDR content, but when I'm watching HDR I'll unplug the light strip. It helps illuminate the room when we are hanging out, but doesn't produce any strong points of glare because the light is behind the TV

I'm using a usb LED light strip I got on amazon. I don't remember the specific one I have, but something like this would do. If you don't want the light splashing around the screen and just want an indicator light you could get something like this that has a tiny amount of LEDs on it and get a USB extension cable and route it to wherever you would like just as a simple indicator light.