Smart LED 8W Downlight $13.99
- Available in Adjustable White or Colour Change
- Wi Fi compatible with Google or Alexa platforms
- With adjustable brightness and app/voice control
- 2700-6500K
- Complete with plug for DIY installation
- Cutout size = 90mm
ALDI Lighting Sale: e.g. Smart LED 8W Downlight $13.99 @ ALDI
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WatchNerd on 20/09/2022 - 10:19 aldi.com.au (4190 clicks)
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That's not what a low glare downlight is
A downlight where the light source sits above the roof line so you can't see the direct light as easily
Something like this
https://www.s-tech.com.au/products/led-down-lights/low-glare…
It's a light that has a narrower beam and IMHO looks better in a house when positioned with some care. I think these high glare versions cast a very FLAT light and really destroys the atmosphere in general.
the low glare version casts low glare to the sides unless you are standing on the bottom and looking directly at it.
https://integratedpower.net.au/collections/ugr-19-low-glare-…
Do have a look.
How easy is it to hack these lights? Do they call home to some server somewhere?
If you have a server running Home Assistant, you can set these up with the localtuya integration and then block these devices in the firewall.
It depends what you want to do. It's a WB2L chip inside and don't think one can do a lot unless you replaced it.
I took one apart a while back. Here is a pic of the Internals & Chip
Being Tuya Based, they are compatible with HomeAssistant (Local Tuya) however only ever managed to get it to work as On/Off, Brightness Level and Colour Temp. Could not get the RGB to work via it. Yet to try again.
The corner light uses a new module, LMA35 which I can't find any information on. Trawling various Tuya databases led me to a very similar looking device called the Lingan LMB54 which is itself BK7231N based and fortunately has its pinout published. Ground and voltage pins appear to match at least on my sample so hopefully the others follow. This project may work for custom firmware, haven't tried it yet but intending to do so.
No bevel. I like bevels.
I'll pass but try to price match the Bunnings ones with the Bevel.
Is the app any good? And is it just adjustment of colour or can you turn them on/off
Just use the TUYA App. It can handle everything i.e. Colour Temperature, RGB, On/Off, Timer, Brightness level etc.
Cheer mate
FWIW, I use the Grid Connect app as have a number of Deta Smart switches.. works a treat.. had no issues ever
Yes, its same as tuya app
Hi. I have never had a smart light. If you turn it off at the wall switch, does it remember what light setting it was previously at? Also, if you have 3 of them in your lounge room, do you have to adjust 3 lights on the app every time you want to change a colour, or can all light be changed at the same time. Thanks in advance
You’re asking questions that have already been answered in this post’s comments.
cries in homekit
I have similar Tuya downlights and to get them into homekit, you just need to set up homebridge! It's a platform that allows the connection of many many different non-homekit accessories into homekit. As a bonus for this, you can set up localtuya on homebridge and block the accessories from the internet, this has the benefit of allowing fully local only control of all of your lights (still controllable from your home app though)
Do you know of a good online guide to setting up homebridge?
I've been meaning to set it up for ages but have never got round to it
I can't remember the one I used initially but essentially, look at a way to install docker, then look at a way to install homebridge on docker. there should be a lot of youtube videos to do this. I set mine up on my windows pc initially, but then eventually I moved to a raspberry pi instead and it works great. It has literally never failed at this point.
For anyone who has previously bought the corner light - are they any good? Are they bright enough to replace a standard living room lamp or are they more just for accent lighting?
Will these work with philips hue? Or samsung smartthings ?
Not likely. If they are like previously aldi lights they will be Tuya/ Smart life wifi compatible. The wifi products don't play well together unless they have a common maker as opposed to ZigBee 3 products where most products will work on each other's ZigBee hubs. As this is Wifi you are limited if you don't want to build your own home ridge type set up as above. Then you need to have that running 24/7 on a PC or raspberry pi type set up.
Thanks
Is there much cost associated with changing the older ~30w downlights to LEDs? I assume you need new transformers etc? Would prefer something more energy efficient then add a few smart bulbs. The older ones were blowing fairly regularly but seem adjust alright after some rewiring by the electrician. Not my place so hard to be bothered but may push to get replaced and add my own smart bulbs perhaps, got other Smart devices.
Cheers
PS. also rate connect grid stuff, and easier to get matching replacements, main thing is they are tuya compatible.
Assuming you have hard wired MR16 / GU10 lights, you'd need to get a sparky to cut them out and rewire in a plug, so you can plug in any plug pack type downlight you like. Those types, like the one in this deal, have a built in transformer so they are plug and play. Usually you'd want to do multiple or all at once, it's not worth the call out otherwise.
That said, you can also just get an LED equivalent MR16 / GU10 bulb which would be a lot more cost effective and doable yourself, you just wouldn't have any smart functionality. If you wanted that you could consider wiring in a smart switch instead of smart bulbs.
Thanks will look into it. Didn't know whether it was alright to plug in the led equivalent, with the old transformers. Would be more efficient and change to a cool white. Sounds like it's ok, but will confirm.
It may work, it may not work, can't give you a general answer as it depends on the existing transformers you have. Some will play ok with leds but some won't due to minimum power draw, dimmers, etc, so they may flicker or kill it prematurely. Best to start with checking what transformers you have and go from there.
@Soothsayer: Ok ta
Usually just leave the rangehood light on at night, those are cheap to replace and low enough power you'd hope. Enough light from the TV and srtip light behind it. Whiter cooler white be better in the kitchen the rest of the time.
theres two types
-colour with white and warm light
-white and warm light only.Got the colour and white/warm light for obvious reasons.
Are you sure? Last time the colour version didn't have white.
yup its on the box. it says, white & multicolour
Same price. Doubt i will ever use colours, but i guess for novelty purposes it be fun.My mother went to get it for me near her house, she got confused as well to which one to buy.
Also note: Brand is 'Case Life by lightways'
Can someone please let me know, how many lumens output on 6500k.
What's a recommended switch for controlling these with a physical button?
It's no different to any other light switch. On and Off.
I take it you're in the minority and have never wanted to turn smart lights on automatically…
Typically the actual light switch will be kept on permanently, and a switch that connects to the ecosystem of the lights will be used to turn them on or off. Most of the switches made nowadays are Zigbee, but these are Tuya based so that would require getting an additional $50 setup just to establish the Zigbee network with a base hub, then have a device convert the Zigbee to Tuya, or both the Tuya and Zigbee to MQTT etc.
Looking for a simpler solution than 2 or 3 new devices and setup when all that's wanted is a natively compatible smart switch.
smart bulbs are easier, just screw in and go. Probably doesn't apply to downlighting I guess,but just have to leave the switch permanently on as mentioned.
@G-rig: I'm aware.
I'm after a physical button that can be used to turn them on or off, by sending a signal to the lights.
The wall switch needs to be always on so they can be turned on automatically.
@NobalaKoba: Can send a signal and schedule timer with tuya, I think you can get physical buttons though.
Was thinking the same but could just use the switch on the wall.
@G-rig: I know, I've used smart lights previously.
I'm asking if anyone has a recommended physical button as most of the switches and buttons made nowadays are Zigbee, but these lights are Tuya based so that would require getting an additional $50 setup just to establish the Zigbee network with a base hub, then have a device convert the Zigbee to Tuya, or both the Tuya and Zigbee to MQTT etc.
Looking for a simpler solution than 2 or 3 new devices and setup when all that's wanted is a natively compatible smart switch or button.
I dunno, maybe downlights are different but smart bulbs are Easy enough and can control with Google
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@Naigrabzo: ah righto. So are low-glare downlights sort of in between spotlights and these Aldi downlights?