I went down the smart bulb rabbit hole a couple years ago—gotta admit, at first I was pretty excited about setting different moods for movie nights or dinner parties. But honestly, after a month or so, I realized I was mostly just using warm white anyway. The novelty definitely wore off quicker than I expected.
Ended up switching to smart switches too, and it's been way more practical. Especially love being able to schedule lights when we're away on vacation...makes the house look lived-in without having to think about it. Plus, guests don't have to download apps just to turn on the living room lamp (yeah, learned that one the hard way).
Still kept a few color bulbs around though—my kids love them in their rooms. They use them way more creatively than I ever did, so maybe it's an age thing? Either way, glad I'm not the only one who felt like smart bulbs weren't quite as life-changing as advertised.
I get your point about smart switches being more practical overall, especially for guests. But honestly, I still find myself using the color bulbs pretty often. Maybe it's because I'm a night owl, but having softer blues or purples late at night really helps me unwind. Plus, it's kinda nice to switch things up seasonally—warm oranges in fall, cooler tones in summer. Guess it depends on your habits and how much you enjoy playing around with lighting...
