2026-04-20 19:24 UTC
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@Lemmee@sh.itjust.works 2026-04-20 19:56
Like the other user mentioned: depends on your setup. I have recessed lighting throughout my house, so swapping to bulbs for all of them would have been an expensive pain. So I opted for smart switches. I got innovelli reds, because they were the best there was at the time. You can get them with any protocol you want (zigbee/zwave/wifi) With a smart switch, you can control lots of lights with only one device. Originally I just added Shelly relays behind each switch, but I wanted the dimming capability of the innoveli. If you do still want bulbs, nothing beats hue. But they are by far the most expensive.
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@Tinidril@midwest.social 2026-04-20 19:43
It depends on the rest of your setup, but I recommend going with zigbee or matter/thread for the connectivity. I definitely wouldn't put any "smart" devices on my general purpose wifi. That stuff is never going to be secure. Also, consider if smart switches would work for you instead. That way you don't have to pay the premium when a bulb burns out.