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Why Is Philips Hue So Expensive? Are They Worth It?

May 15, 2020April 23, 2020 by Tristan Perry

A Philips Hue White Ambiance E14 single bulb box, with the actual bulb outside it (resting against the box).

This morning I ordered some Philips Hue bulbs (four White Ambiance E14s, a size sometimes called ‘decorative candles’) and a starter kit including the hub/bridge. To be honest, I was almost annoyed at myself for ordering them because I’ve been wary about smart lights for years. Why? Well I remember having a conversation with someone … Read more

Can Smart Plugs Be Used To Dim Lights?

May 11, 2020April 8, 2020 by Tristan Perry

A side lamp with an Amazon Echo Dot in-front of it

When you plug a device into a smart plug, it’s sometimes easy to forget that the device itself isn’t suddenly smart. And by that I mean that it’s still the same old device, merely plugged into a smart plug which can turn it on or off. A standard light – even one which supports dimming … Read more