I've had similar experiences with Wi-Fi bulbs—convenient but occasionally frustrating. One thing to consider is energy efficiency and sustainability. I've found that hub-based systems often manage power consumption better, especially if you're looking at a whole-home setup. Have you noticed any difference in your electricity usage since switching to smart bulbs? Curious if anyone's tracked that closely...
I've actually tracked my electricity usage pretty closely since switching to smart bulbs, and honestly, the difference was minimal. I get the logic behind hub-based systems being more efficient, but in practice, the savings were negligible for me. Maybe it's because I tend to keep my lights dimmed most of the time anyway... or perhaps my home's insulation and other appliances overshadow any bulb-related savings. Either way, I'd say convenience and aesthetics have outweighed energy efficiency in my experience.
"Either way, I'd say convenience and aesthetics have outweighed energy efficiency in my experience."
Totally get where you're coming from. When I switched to smart bulbs, I was hoping for some noticeable savings too, but honestly, my electric bill barely budged. Still, being able to dim the lights from the couch without getting up? Worth every penny, haha. Plus, setting mood lighting for movie nights has been a game changer... guess sometimes comfort beats out cost savings!
