I typically avoid anything smart, but given practicality, I’m looking for general tips or recommendations for smart bulbs?
I have just started self-hosting home-assistant, and would prefer ones which integrate well with that.
What should I look out for when buying them? Any brands to avoid? Any cybersecurity concerns you’ve come across? Or should I avoid them altogether?
**Thanks everyone for the responses! I may not get back individually, but it’s a great point to jump in from
The plugs then replace the existing wall switch, right? And do they then need an additional dongle?
I believe I will head in the direction of smart switches instead as colour changing isn’t important to me, only dimming and remotely turning off/on from central points without needing to rewire the house.
https://www.thirdreality.com/products/smart-plug-gen2-power-metering
I’m talking about these. If you have lights that plug into an outlet, these are a great option.
If your lights are built in, then a smart switch is a good choice.