Faulty Hue Device + Amazon Returns

jj8aus on 20/12/2023 - 12:43

Hi, I recently bought a Hue starter kit which included a hub, 3 white globes and a "Hue Smart Button" for about $50. I received it and while the lights are working as expected, I cannot get the button to work. It seems to be DOA. I've changed the battery, reset it. The lights never come on when pressing/holding it etc.

Now $50 is a good price for all this and I don't want to return it for a refund, I want a replacement of either the entire kit or a replacement of the button only. When going through the process on Amazon I am only given the option of replacement with some crap other products or a refund.

I've never had to return anything with Amazon before. Is it possible to just get the button replaced? Is there a way to talk to an actual human about the problem and get a resolution?

thanks :)

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  • CodeXD on 20/12/2023 - 12:50

    What brand is it? You might be able to get replacement parts from the manufacturer.

    You can contact Amazon chat and there's a chance they'll tell you to keep it and still refund you, depends on how many other returns/refunds you've previous initiated and the CS.

  • jj8aus on 20/12/2023 - 13:12
    +2

    It's Hue. I found the customer service chat and they are going to send me a replacement :)

    • freefall101 on 20/12/2023 - 13:22
      +1

      "Who's on first?"
      "No, Hue's on third. Watt's on first"
      "Forget it, who's on second?"
      "No, second is Mi"
      "But you're standing right next to me!"

      I can't for the LIFX of me think of how to add in any other brands though.

      • miwahni on 20/12/2023 - 23:23

        That was Brilliant Smart.

  • freefall101 on 20/12/2023 - 13:13

    They should be replacing it with the same item, not a different one. I'd jump on the chat and gently remind them that ACL gives you the choice of refund or replacement if they're not going to repair it. Replacement should be like for like, not something different.

    • JoeBogan on 21/12/2023 - 00:45

      Lol that's Amazons right to choose not the customers

  • bobbified on 20/12/2023 - 15:48

    Damn.. $50 is decent price!

    I know I might be stating the obvious, but did you set it up as an "accessory" in the app?

    • jj8aus on 20/12/2023 - 16:09

      I use home assistant with a USB ZigBee device. The button would not light up at all, when being reset etc.

      • bobbified on 20/12/2023 - 16:47

        aah, that I can't help you with. I only use the Hue hardware.

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