Totally agree about motion sensors—had one in my hallway and it drove me nuts. Switched to smart bulbs with dimmers too, and now I can tweak brightness levels depending on the mood or activity. Plus, scheduling them for evenings has been a game changer...
I went the smart bulb route too, but honestly, it took me a while to warm up to them. At first, I missed the simplicity of just flicking a switch—especially when my Wi-Fi decided to act up (typical). But now that I've got the hang of scheduling and dimming, it's pretty neat. My favorite part is setting scenes for movie nights or when friends come over. Still not convinced I'd put them everywhere in the house, but they're definitely growing on me...
"At first, I missed the simplicity of just flicking a switch—especially when my Wi-Fi decided to act up (typical)."
Yeah, that's exactly why I still recommend clients consider smart switches instead of bulbs. You get the convenience of automation and scheduling without losing the straightforwardness of a physical switch. Plus, if your Wi-Fi goes down (and it always does at some point...), you can still turn lights on and off manually. Bulbs are cool for mood lighting, but for everyday practicality, switches usually win out.
I see your point about switches, but honestly, the upfront cost made me hesitate. I went with smart bulbs initially because they seemed cheaper and easier to install myself. But after a few months of spotty Wi-Fi (and fumbling around in the dark...), I'm reconsidering. Maybe switches would've been worth the extra investment after all. Lesson learned, I suppose—sometimes saving money upfront ends up costing more in convenience later on.
Yeah, I've seen this happen a lot. Smart bulbs are tempting at first, but the Wi-Fi dependency can really mess things up. If you aren't ready to swap out for switches yet, maybe look into bulbs with Zigbee or Z-Wave instead—they're usually more reliable.
