Can Someone Recommend Me a Smart Globe?

Windows7forever on 03/03/2023 - 23:28

I'm a smart globe newbie. Not interested in a full suite of smart devices or anything complicated.

Basically, I would like to buy a single smart globe to replace the LED light in the lounge room.

I want the globe to be able to utilise a timer function to turn on and off at set times/randomly and not require a persistent wifi or internet connection.

If I can control the globe through bluetooth on my phone that would be even better.

This would be a big upgrade over manually setting up and using analog timers to control the on/off functions of a dedicated table lamp.

Don't need colour changing modes, but if it has that feature then that's a nice bonus as you can set the ambience/colour temperature of the room which looks pretty neat.

If someone can recommend any brands or products that would be much appreciated.

Electrical & Electronics Light Bulb Smart Bulb

Comments

  • USER DC on 04/03/2023 - 00:02
    +1

    Cheap - Kogan
    Quality - LIFX or Phillips Hue (personally prefer hue for being zigbee, and quick response, LIFX good if looking for more brighter colors, but being WIFI takes some lag after switching plug on)

    You really cannot go wrong with either LIFX or HUE (may be price wise sure, but they are quality ones, latest hue ones are Bluetooth too so no hub required for them)

  • boomramada on 04/03/2023 - 00:16
    +1

    If you dont know much about it, just get something like this https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/1073923091…

    Or sometimes RGB once goes on half price sale in woolies and coles.

    Smart lights better if you can integrate with a sensor.

  • upended on 04/03/2023 - 00:32
    +1

    LIFX is good. That said, I recently purchased an Arlec smart LED globe. I think it cost me approximately $12 at Bunnings. For the cost, it is excellent. Using the Grid Connect app, you can change colours between warm white and cool white with the ability to dim the light. I haven’t done this yet, but it also integrates with Google Home and Alexa.

  • AustriaBargain on 04/03/2023 - 00:53
    +2

    LIFX is the king of bulbs.

  • Bruceflix on 04/03/2023 - 07:12
    +2

    I've tried a few but have all LIFX now. Consider them the best. Just wish they were Zigbee.

  • Ryanek on 04/03/2023 - 07:53
    +2

    Lifx - no hub needed.

  • John Kimble on 04/03/2023 - 08:11

    How do you randomise on/off?

    • Windows7forever on 04/03/2023 - 08:14

      For instance, if you are going away on holidays, you can set up the light to turn on and off at random intervals so that it appears someone is inside the house.

      • John Kimble on 04/03/2023 - 08:23

        I understand the use case, wanted to know how to do it.

        • Windows7forever on 04/03/2023 - 08:50

          Through the app.

          • John Kimble on 04/03/2023 - 09:01

            @Windows7forever: I have some Xiaomi, Mirabella and Lenovo bulbs and haven't noticed that feature, so maybe don't get those. 🤷😔

            Edit: Found it in the Genio app, not the Yeelight app!

    • boomramada on 04/03/2023 - 11:34

      Hook into Home Assistance, you can randomised it for time of the day, duration and when you away.

  • Windows7forever on 04/03/2023 - 08:13

    That's great. With the wifi globes will they typically save the user programmed settings in their memory and work normally once set up?
    I don't always have an internet connection here in the home but it's not a problem if I can set up the timer function and operate it is a basic light.

    • USER DC on 04/03/2023 - 09:10
      +1

      typically save the user programmed settings in their memory and work normally once set up?

      technically other zigbee and bluetooth based devices can do that too. you just need to go to app and program it in settings (hue has best app IMO, although you can also use amazon routines or tuya app)

  • Austaurean on 04/03/2023 - 08:14

    For one light, no hub is ok, but if you expand to more lights, you can flood your wifi network with numerous connections,. With a hub, the light connects to it and the hub to the wifi, so there is only one connection..

    With the no hub needed wifi lights, I find that if you still use the wall switch rather than saying 'hey google turn on the light', the non hub versions can go into setup mode and the light flashes. Philips Hue do not.

    • Windows7forever on 04/03/2023 - 08:19

      If I decide to expand in the future I can purchase the hub. I think it's the same with wifi cameras. My friend bought a camera which worked fine over wifi but when she added more cameras she needed to purchase a hub to get them connected.

      I'll keep that in mind as I prefer using the wall switch. Not a fan of talking to my electronics LOL.

  • sumyungguy on 04/03/2023 - 11:14

    When you inevitably progress to consumer-level home automation, which tribe will you join: Apple Homekit, Google Home or Amazon Alexa?

    • Windows7forever on 07/03/2023 - 13:13

      Undecided

      • sumyungguy on 07/03/2023 - 15:18

        Suggest you choose a light that works with all three

  • beastontheroad on 05/03/2023 - 18:23

    All

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