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re: What smart home gadgets are worth it

Posted on 7/7/20 at 3:59 pm to
Posted by DukeSilver
Member since Jan 2014
2719 posts
Posted on 7/7/20 at 3:59 pm to
I have a couple Sonos speakers that I think can use both Alexa and Google and then I have some Nest Thermostats and a Nest Doorbell.

Those are the only "smart" devices I have.
Posted by LSURep864
Moscow, Idaho
Member since Nov 2007
10907 posts
Posted on 7/7/20 at 4:07 pm to
Smart home is a compounding effect.


You start with something small. Like a thermostat or lock. Then you buy some light bulbs. You start realizing these small tweaks are super convenient. You add more and more wondering how you ever lived without it.


Eventually everything is automated and fine tuned years down the road.
Posted by DustyDinkleman
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Member since Feb 2012
18176 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 9:45 am to
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What is the name brand for these and do they have a dim feature?
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
77946 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 10:16 am to
these seem pretty good

- feit (name brand, not some random chinese light)
- wifi
- alexa/google voice compatible
- RGB and tunable white
- dimmable
- 75w equivalent so plenty of light



$18 each


ETA costco also carries the 4 pack belowfor $70 which means these are ZERO risk since you could return them in 2 years if you decide you hate them for a full refund and usually costco sells quality stuff b/c they don't want to eat the cost if its returned.

This post was edited on 7/8/20 at 10:25 am
Posted by DustyDinkleman
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Posted on 7/8/20 at 11:19 am to
Thanks

Posted by tigerfan311
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Apr 2009
828 posts
Posted on 7/18/20 at 12:05 pm to
quote:

Here is what I currently have:
Lock - Schlage Connect
Outdoor cameras - Ring doorbell and spotlight cams
Garage Door opener - Linear Go Control Zwave
Indoor cameras - Arlo
Individual bulbs - Sengled (though I might move those to other rooms and upgrade living area to Hue)
Wall switch - GE Zwave switch (for patio lights)
Thermostat - Honeywell wifi


Everything is paired with Smartthings


What are you using for your "Hub?"
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
77946 posts
Posted on 7/18/20 at 10:43 pm to
quote:

Everything is paired with Smartthings
Posted by tigerfan311
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Apr 2009
828 posts
Posted on 7/19/20 at 7:59 am to
Sorry. New to this. Didn’t realize smart things was the name of hub and the software. Thanks!
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