Title: Finally Upgraded My Living Room Lights—Anyone Else Tried Smart Bulbs?
- Ran into the same issue with older fixtures—some bulbs just look awkward or don’t fit at all.
- Warm white is my go-to too. The color options are fun for a minute, but I always switch back.
- I’d add: if you’re planning ahead, double-check that your dimmers are compatible. I learned the hard way that not all “smart” dimmers work with every bulb.
- App controls can be finicky, yeah. Sometimes I just use the regular switch out of frustration... kind of defeats the purpose, but it’s less hassle.
Had the same frustration with app controls—sometimes it’s just faster to use the old switch, especially if the WiFi’s acting up. I went through a couple of returns before finding bulbs that actually fit my recessed fixtures, which was a pain. Also, those “tunable” whites are nice in theory, but I always end up back on warm white too. Honestly, I think the biggest upgrade was just being able to set schedules—no more walking into a dark room after work.
