While ordering some more PIRs for the attic plus a manual switch from Localbytes I decided to purchase some wifi bulbs to try them out on a whim, plus I got free postage :-)


Smart lighting isn't something I was into as yet, mainly because the lights are hardly used here for various reasons...that's changed now after trying these little things out! Needless to say I'm rather impressed. They come in either E27 or B22 (converters for smaller sockets are available on Amazon) fittings at £12.00 and draw 9 watts. Installation was a breeze, plug it in and turn it on! Connect to the bulb via wifi and enter the HA/MQTT details same as the Tasmota Smart Plugs....nothing else required! The bulbs colour and temperature settings are instantly accessible just by clicking on the dashboard icon. There's even some built in effects.

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