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trevor266
281
Jan 6, 2018
....just get the hue system....this is flat out stupid...
trevor266Hue is radically overpriced, there are plenty of options that are cheaper even than this, and this is $20 cheaper than Hue.
trevor266
281
Jan 7, 2018
dead_pixel_designIf you're getting smart lights for your house and 20 bucks breaks the bank....probably shouldn't be buying smart lights, hue is vastly superior to almost every single smart bulb out there by leaps and bounds, well worth the extra money.
trevor266Cost doesn't matter as long as you are getting your money's worth, but you aren't with the Hue, you're paying a premium for the brand; I'm not going to spend $50 for a single Phillips' light bulb when I can get a perfectly comparable one for $15 from another manufacturer. Hue isn't vastly superior to anything, I have used them extensively in client installations and they are not even remotely noticeably better than a cheaper alternative.
Kouske
5
Jan 9, 2018
trevor266Or get a Xiaomi Yeelight RGB for 11-15 bucks.
Cowmanguy
22
Jan 10, 2018
dead_pixel_designWhat you're paying for isn't necessairly the name brand or that the bulbs themselves are "better", its that Hue is a more complete ecosystem and a better experience. The app is fleshed out with a lot more than just changing the color since they're the flagship "smart lighting" brand, they're going to be getting integration with games and movies, it also works with the Logitech Harmony Hub, and I honestly have yet to see an off-brand bulb with as good of a software experience.
I agree with you that Hue is more expensive, but if the things I mentioned are important to you then its definitely the better value. If you don't care though, definitely save the money with the Xiaomi/other options.
CowmanguyBut those benefits only apply if you use/have/integrate with the other Hue products which MD isn't offering. As a stand alone product, which is all that is on offer here, this is not worth the money.
This is worth your time if you already have a Hue system.