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HomeKit & Home Automation Q&A – September 2016

Smart LED bulbs having a party on their own? Siri not performing HomeKit magic on the Apple TV? And, do you need "Apple Lights" for iOS 10 to make your humble abode a smarter home?Starts at 2:05Comment from weezereire83I recently bought a Philips Hue starter kit and I've found the lights on when I get home, but yet they're not supposed to be. Do you have any idea what could be happening?Latest Philips Hue review: https://youtu.be/uHwKAWdKUqoBuy @ Amazon: http://amzn.to/2dDjgPnStarts at 4:45Still trying to get Siri to do your bidding on your 4th-Generation Apple TV? Is she still saying "I can't help you with that here" or some other non-intelligent reply? We've got the solution, and a potentially surprising bit of info!Our Apple TV & HomeKit video: https://youtu.be/1t76sEjYrbMStarts at 9:20While our iOS 10 and HomeKit episode has been burning up the YouTube charts, it seems that there was still some confusion about what someone needs to make the new Home app control your lights and things. We clear up the confusion, offer a few solutions and talk about HomeKit products to make home automation magic.Lutron Caseta (HomeKIt) review: Buy @ Amazon: http://amzn.to/2dDjG8E (plug-in modules)Buy @ Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ddsk1d (wall dimmers)iDevices Switch @ Amazon: http://amzn.to/2dDl0bxiHome SmartPlug: http://amzn.to/2ddyVZuLatest Philips Hue review: https://youtu.be/uHwKAWdKUqoBuy @ Amazon: http://amzn.to/2dDjgPn———————-Help Smarter Home Life continue making our videos onward into the future and improve the shows! Just $1 per month goes a long way…join our growing group of supporters at Patreon and get cool rewards! Click over to http://patreon.com/smarterhomelife and we'll thank you forever!———————-Shop our entire Amazon Store! http://smarterhomelife.com/storeSubscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=lightinganswersWebsite http://smarterhomelife.comYouTube http://youtube.com/smarterhomelifeFacebook http://facebook.com/smarterhomelifeTwitter http://twitter.com/smarterhomelifeGoogle+ http://plus.google.com/+smarterhomelifeContact questions@smarterhomelife.comSupport Us! http://patreon.com/smarterhomelifeOur video gear: http://kit.com/Nidocamen/video-gear-i-useProduced and Hosted by Joe Dugandzic

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LED Lighting & HomeKit Q&A – September 2016

Is there an LED lighting solution to retrofit existing incandescent lighting in a display case or buffet? And, what kind of special light bulb do I need to use the Home app on my iPhone?Starts at 1:01Email form SusanI want to replace the light bulbs in a trophy case and a buffet. I thought about using the Bright Stik LED that you reviewed, but wanted to ask if perhaps there was a better solution. The existing lights are low-wattage and tube-shaped.Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus: https://youtu.be/iinMXB4-t4cBuy @ Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ehh5T2LED color-changing strip light w/ IR remote @ Amazon: http://amzn.to/2eheyYQStarts at 10:00So you want to join the “HomeKit Revolution”, but you aren’t sure whether to buy a starter kit, an on/off switch for one of your “things” or just get one of those cool new color-changing “disco bulbs”. What do you do? We offer some solutions, ideas and product suggestions.Lutron Caseta (HomeKIt) review: Buy @ Amazon: http://amzn.to/2dDjG8E (plug-in modules)Buy @ Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ddsk1d (wall dimmers)iDevices Switch @ Amazon: http://amzn.to/2dDl0bxiHome SmartPlug: http://amzn.to/2ddyVZuLatest Philips Hue review: https://youtu.be/uHwKAWdKUqoBuy @ Amazon: http://amzn.to/2dDjgPn———————-Help Smarter Home Life continue making our videos onward into the future and improve the shows! Just $1 per month goes a long way…join our growing group of supporters at Patreon and get cool rewards! Click over to http://patreon.com/smarterhomelife and we'll thank you forever!———————-Shop our entire Amazon Store! http://smarterhomelife.com/storeSubscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=lightinganswersWebsite http://smarterhomelife.comYouTube http://youtube.com/smarterhomelifeFacebook http://facebook.com/smarterhomelifeTwitter http://twitter.com/smarterhomelifeGoogle+ http://plus.google.com/+smarterhomelifeContact questions@smarterhomelife.comSupport Us! http://patreon.com/smarterhomelifeOur video gear: http://kit.com/Nidocamen/video-gear-i-useProduced and Hosted by Joe Dugandzic

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GEWISS. Innovation für das Zuhause, Licht für das Leben.

Die Geschichte von GEWISS begann im Jahre 1970 mit einer Vision und der revolutionären Idee von Domenico Bosatelli, erstmalig Technopolymere für elektrische Anlagen zu verwenden. Heute ist GEWISS ein international führendes Unternehmen mit 1500 Mitarbeitern und 6 Produktionsstätten in Europa und Niederlassungen in Italien, Frankreich, Deutschland, Großbritannien, Spanien, Portugal, China, Russland, Rumänien, Chile, in der Türkei und in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten.Die Unternehmensphilosophie gründet auf Innovation, Qualität und Ehrgeiz. Das Streben nach Fortschritt definiert unsere Prozesse und machen GEWISS zu einem Marktführer für hochentwickelte, sichere und zuverlässige elektrische Anlagen für alle Bereiche im Wohnungsbau, in der Industrie und im gewerblichen Bereich. Mit dem Blick in die Zukunft gestaltet GEWISS die Welt von heute und ermöglicht Wachstum und Entwicklung nachhaltig.

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Review: Philips Hue White & Color LED Bulb (3rd Generation – 2016)

We put the latest generation of the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance smart LED bulb through its paces to see how Philips improved its dimming and color spectrum.Is still Hue catch up to LIFX in the "color war?" Watch and find out! https://youtu.be/eN2Yc7Q8Q00Philips Hue, which originally debuted in 2012, now has a wide range of smart lighting products to make your home more beautiful through both tunable white light and millions of beautiful colors. But since the original product debuted, there have been some issues getting rich and saturated colors from the A19 and BR30 bulbs across the entire rainbow. So, has Philips solved the “color problem?” Watch and find out! ;-)Other than dimming and color improvements, the existing specs of the Philips Hue White & Color A19 bulb remain the same:- 800 lumens @ 4000K (Bright White) (60W equivalent)- 10 watts energy used- Adjustable white light from 2000K-6500K (Warm to Cool)- 16 million colors- 22+ year expected life- Home automation connectivity including Nest, SmartThings, IFTTT, HomeKit, Amazon Echo, Google Home and other platforms.This new smart bulb is in high-demand, here are product links:Amazon (single bulb) – http://amzn.to/2e7gZgu (sold out)Amazon (starter kit) – http://amzn.to/2e7fTkX (available)Best Buy (single bulb) – http://www.bestbuy.com/site/philips-hue-800-lumen-10w-dimmable-a19-led-light-bulb-60w-equivalent-white/5540401.p?skuId=5540401Best Buy (starter kit) – http://www.bestbuy.com/site/philips-hue-white-and-color-ambiance-a19-starter-kit-multicolor/5549200.p?skuId=5549200Philips Hue products are also available in retail stores like Home Depot, Apple, Bed Bath & Beyond and others.———————-Help Smarter Home Life continue making our videos onward into the future and improve the shows! Just $1 per month goes a long way…join our growing group of supporters at Patreon and get cool rewards! Click over to http://patreon.com/smarterhomelife and we'll thank you forever!———————-Shop our entire Amazon Store! http://smarterhomelife.com/storeSubscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=lightinganswersWebsite http://smarterhomelife.comYouTube http://youtube.com/smarterhomelifeFacebook http://facebook.com/smarterhomelifeTwitter http://twitter.com/smarterhomelifeGoogle+ http://plus.google.com/+smarterhomelifeContact questions@smarterhomelife.comSupport Us! http://patreon.com/smarterhomelifeOur video gear: http://kit.com/Nidocamen/video-gear-i-useProduced and Hosted by Joe Dugandzic———————-Music info:Candlepower by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

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LIFX Color 1000 vs Philips Hue 3rd Gen (2016)

LIFX and Philips Hue smart bulbs are solid contenders for the title of “Best Color-Changing LED Bulb”, but which one performs better? We’ll let you be the judge!In the video, we’ll show off the visual differences in color output and dimming from both smart bulbs. To ensure a fair competition, the bulbs were brightness-matched first, but digital cameras tend to pick up slight differences in light and color that we don’t usually see with our eyes.LIFX Color 1000 review – https://youtu.be/E9EZbQy9nvEPhilips Hue 3rd Gen review – https://youtu.be/uHwKAWdKUqoOur verdict is that the LIFX still offers a better dimming range and an ever-so-slightly better spectrum of colors. But light and color are very subjective, and what one sees as a certain color can be quite different from another. Both bulbs “play well” with other home automation systems, and HomeKit support may finally be coming soon to LIFX…we’ll let you know when we know! LIFX also beats Hue with its Wi-Fi communication, not requiring anything more than a wireless router and a smartphone / tablet to get it up and running.Shopping Links:LIFX – http://lifx.refr.cc/N4HC8NM (earn rewards for yourself and us with this link!)Philips Hue 3rd Gen:Amazon (single bulb) – http://amzn.to/2e7gZgu (sold out)Amazon (starter kit) – http://amzn.to/2e7fTkX (available)Best Buy (single bulb) – http://www.bestbuy.com/site/philips-hue-800-lumen-10w-dimmable-a19-led-light-bulb-60w-equivalent-white/5540401.p?skuId=5540401Best Buy (starter kit) – http://www.bestbuy.com/site/philips-hue-white-and-color-ambiance-a19-starter-kit-multicolor/5549200.p?skuId=5549200Here are the rest of the specs showing the differences between the two:Light Output:LIFX 1055 lumens (75W equiv) / Hue 800 lumens (60W equiv)Energy Use:LIFX 11 watts / Hue 10 wattsAdjustable White Light:LIFX 2500K-9000K / Hue 2000K-6500K (1000s of Variations from Warm to Cool)Lowest Dim Level:LIFX 1% / Hue 5% (“Blinks off” below 5% during long fade times)Number of Possible Colors:LIFX 16 Million / Hue 16 Million (We lost count at one million…)Resume Last Color/Dim Level at Power-On:LIFX Yes / Hue NoHome Automation Hub/Bridge Required?LIFX No / Hue YesWorldwide Voltage Compatible?LIFX Yes / Hue Yes (See websites for exact individual product model specs / compatibility)Improves Your Life?We enjoy using both! ;-)———————-Help Smarter Home Life continue making our videos onward into the future and improve the shows! Just $1 per month goes a long way…join our growing group of supporters at Patreon and get cool rewards! Click over to http://patreon.com/smarterhomelife and we'll thank you forever!———————-Shop our entire Amazon Store! http://smarterhomelife.com/storeSubscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=lightinganswersWebsite http://smarterhomelife.comYouTube http://youtube.com/smarterhomelifeFacebook http://facebook.com/smarterhomelifeTwitter http://twitter.com/smarterhomelifeGoogle+ http://plus.google.com/+smarterhomelifeContact questions@smarterhomelife.comSupport Us! http://patreon.com/smarterhomelifeOur video gear: http://kit.com/Nidocamen/video-gear-i-useProduced and Hosted by Joe Dugandzic———————-Music info:Candlepower by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/