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Member Since 02/12/2009
Last Seen 13/08/2021
Location Brisbane

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mesteken replied to Corapmafya on Brilliant Smart Bulb 3pk $49.99, Downlight $29.99, Strip $49.99, Spotlight $79.99 @ ALDI
That's one reason, yes. Other reasons include: - local operation/control - not wanting to fill your home with devices running…
24/07/2019 - 13:42
mesteken replied to RaihaX on Brilliant Smart Bulb 3pk $49.99, Downlight $29.99, Strip $49.99, Spotlight $79.99 @ ALDI
I think all the Brilliant stuff is made by Tuya, so I assume it can be flashed.
24/07/2019 - 11:36
mesteken replied to Dave1988 on [Amazon Prime] Philips Hue White E27/B22 Extension Bulb Delivered for $13.90/$12.90 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I don't actually own any Genio (I only have Hue) so I can't compare them for you. I'm not particularly happy with the minimum brightness on…
15/07/2019 - 10:53
mesteken replied to OfTheOverflow on [Amazon Prime] Philips Hue White E27/B22 Extension Bulb Delivered for $13.90/$12.90 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Hue bulbs are a ripoff tbh. If you just want to try these out and don't want to invest in a Hue bulb + bridge, you're probably better off…
15/07/2019 - 10:33
mesteken replied to Justaddgrum on [Amazon Prime] Philips Hue White E27/B22 Extension Bulb Delivered for $13.90/$12.90 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I think you've slightly misunderstood @Dave1988's question. If you have an Echo Plus it has zigbee support already built-in so you can…
15/07/2019 - 10:29
mesteken replied to Dave1988 on [Amazon Prime] Philips Hue White E27/B22 Extension Bulb Delivered for $13.90/$12.90 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I have an Echo Plus and ended up buying a bridge purely because it has much better support for dawn simulation (my bedroom light turns on…
15/07/2019 - 10:24
mesteken replied to whats up skip on $15 Wi-Fi Light Bulb Kmart - Cheaper Price?
I'm assuming it's Tuya (and ESP8266), but that's just because the rest of the Mirabella stuff is. This page shows a similar Tuya device…
05/07/2019 - 19:59
mesteken replied to superforever on Eneloop USB Charger with 2x AA NIMH Batteries for $12.49 (Free Delivery) Order Online
For what it's worth, Apple sells these batteries (rebranded) along with their chargers.…
18/07/2011 - 13:40
mesteken replied to pbywater on Sennheiser RS170 Wireless Headphones $245 @ Harvey Norman RRP $449.95
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indooroopilly "Indooroopilly is a corruption of either the local Aboriginal word nyindurupilli, meaning 'gully…
28/12/2010 - 21:46
mesteken commented on Free Phone Calls on Spoxcy
I'd be VERY wary about dealing with these guys. They seem to be associated with Zanok IT. Might want to read these two threads before you…
02/12/2009 - 23:06
mesteken joined OzBargain.
Welcome aboard!
02/12/2009 - 22:57