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    #242
    ibFoxer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,455 ✭✭✭ibFoxer


    I was very tempted by the remote but I can't justify it currently- going to set up a camel thing for it though


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    #243
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    tallpaul wrote: »
    Lifx dimmable colour bulbs reduced to£9.99 on Amazon. Out of stock but can be ordered!!

    Looks like these might ship? I got an email saying they are in stock and shipping tomorrow.


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    #244
    Doodah7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    Optimus Prime wrote: »
    Looks like these might ship? I got an email saying they are in stock and shipping tomorrow.

    So did I. Sorry I didn't order more at the time...


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    #245
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,820 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Optimus Prime wrote: »
    Looks like these might ship? I got an email saying they are in stock and shipping tomorrow.

    Yup got an email this morning. I ordered 3 at the time so very happy :)


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    #246
    mneylon
    Registered Users Posts: 7,739 ✭✭✭mneylon


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    Yup got an email this morning. I ordered 3 at the time so very happy :)

    I only ordered one so I'm kicking myself!

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    #247
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,820 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Blacknight wrote: »
    I only ordered one so I'm kicking myself!

    I nearly ordered 8 or 9 to finish off a good few more lights but herself had a meltdown a few days before about spending so much on "stupid" bulbs so I valued my life :pac:


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    #248
    wexfordman2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,541 ✭✭✭wexfordman2


    Logitec harmony remote plus hub for, $69



    https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_awdo_dcs_7lqLyb0XA7GZB_tt


    This comes with the hub as well. You can order from this website but they only deliver to the US. Bought some other stuff off then last week and sending it to a relative over there who will get it over to us. I'd go for this as well, only feel like I'd be taking the piss out of the relative


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    #249
    gtg60
    Registered Users Posts: 1,756 ✭✭✭gtg60


    wexfordman2 wrote: »
    Logitec harmony remote plus hub for, $69



    https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_awdo_dcs_7lqLyb0XA7GZB_tt


    This comes with the hub as well. You can order from this website but they only deliver to the US. Bought some other stuff off then last week and sending it to a relative over there who will get it over to us. I'd go for this as well, only feel like I'd be taking the piss out of the relative

    $129 now...


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    #250
    Doodah7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    My bargain LIFX bulb arrived yesterday. Haven't had time to set it up yet. Considerably larger than a regular bulb but no issue for me as it will be hidden by a large shade. Might be a consideration for others.

    Interestingly the LIFX app also works on Apple Watch so I will be able to annoy 'someone' at home by changing the colour at will. It's the little things I tell ya...


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    #251
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Yeh i got my two as well and installed one in the light outside over the front door. works fine. Apparently the lifx bulbs are getting apple homekit integration this month which would be great, not 100% if they are going to update these ones to be included though. Definitely worth 9.99 each!


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    #252
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,820 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Optimus Prime wrote: »
    Yeh i got my two as well and installed one in the light outside over the front door. works fine. Apparently the lifx bulbs are getting apple homekit integration this month which would be great, not 100% if they are going to update these ones to be included though. Definitely worth 9.99 each!

    I was planning on putting them outside but haven't yet as it says on the box not suitable for outdoor use.

    Feels a very premium product from the packaging to the bulb itself.


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    #253
    Bored Accountant
    Registered Users Posts: 357 ✭✭Bored Accountant


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    I was planning on putting them outside but haven't yet as it says on the box not suitable for outdoor use.

    I read a review on all these, and same as normal bulbs, if they are in a protected light covering etc they are fine outdoors eg. as long as they aren't getting wet.
    There other reasoning is due to the heat outdoors, but don't think that is an issue in Ireland :)


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    #254
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Yeh i know the packaging says not for outdoors but my front and side light are covered over by a round glass bowl thing, id imagine if water was getting in there the normal bulbs wouldnt be working either. the front light is covered by a porch shelter thing to as well. so at 9.99 each im going to risk it! its been cold the last few days and so far no issues!


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    #255
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    The D-Link DCS-932L Wireless Day/Night Cloud IP Home Camera is reduced to 28 sterling on amazon today. i have no experience with them but at that price said id take a gamble on two of them. they have ifttt support.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004P8K24W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


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    #256
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,367 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Optimus Prime wrote: »
    The D-Link DCS-932L Wireless Day/Night Cloud IP Home Camera is reduced to 28 sterling on amazon today. i have no experience with them but at that price said id take a gamble on two of them. they have ifttt support.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004P8K24W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Amazon reviews are quite scathing, lots of upset buyers with the D-Link software, setup and maintenance.


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    #257
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    I'll report back I bought two. I think they will do me for what I'm after. Until I get a ring pro.


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    #258
    oinkely
    Registered Users Posts: 945 ✭✭✭oinkely


    I bought one, like optimus prime looking at a ring but waiting to see if it pops up ona super bargain first. In the mean time this will do for the back garden, hopefully!


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    #259
    randombar
    Registered Users Posts: 3,361 ✭✭✭randombar


    Any recommendations for door locking unlocking?


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    #260
    flangemeistro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,692 ✭✭✭flangemeistro


    GaryCocs wrote: »
    Any recommendations for door locking unlocking?
    Not sure what your budget is but I normally find a key works great.


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    #261
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,696 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    GaryCocs wrote: »
    Any recommendations for door locking unlocking?

    i dont think any of them yet meet the requirements of insurance co's unfortunately

    to me thats something that would really be handy


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    #262
    rambunctious1
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭rambunctious1


    GaryCocs wrote: »
    Any recommendations for door locking unlocking?

    What kind of door/lock do you have at the mo, or are you replacing?


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    #263
    randombar
    Registered Users Posts: 3,361 ✭✭✭randombar


    rambunctious1 wrote: »
    What kind of door/lock do you have at the mo, or are you replacing?

    Standard I guess, one of those ones you lift up to pull the bolts, push down to pull back the tongue.


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    #264
    rambunctious1
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭rambunctious1


    GaryCocs wrote: »
    Standard I guess, one of those ones you lift up to pull the bolts, push down to pull back the tongue.

    The short answer is there is no cheap, easy, secure solution. Anyone that uses a battery powered solution to secure their home, for the sake of using a key, is a mentalist.

    Unfortunately every door manufacturer sources their own locks, so there is no standardisation here. They might look similar from door to door, but many vary in dimensions making retro fitting anything a nightmare.
    You could add a smidgen of "smart locking" by replacing your euro cylinder (the bit the key goes into) with a battery powered RFID cylinder but this really only gives you the option to open with a fob or Android smart phone.
    For proper automagic open/close functionality, you'd need to look at replacing your existing multi-point lock with an electro-mechanical version. For most domestic situations this is overkill. The US market for smart locks is different because the locks are a single point lock and surface fitted and lack proper security.
    I wouldn't consider anything battery powered and a mains powered solution would need a battery backup and fail-secure. In other words, power goes off, backup battery eventually drains and your door is locked until power is restored.


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    #265
    Yamanoto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭Yamanoto


    Is €20.99 in Tesco a decent price for the WeMo plug?


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    #266
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,820 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Yamanoto wrote: »
    Is €20.99 in Tesco a decent price for the WeMo plug?

    Is that not really cheap for the Lifx Bulbs?


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    #267
    Yamanoto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭Yamanoto


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    Is that not really cheap for the Lifx Bulbs?

    It didn't specify if they were colour or white only & tbh I don't know what the standard pricing is on those or the Belkin plugs.


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    #268
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,820 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Yamanoto wrote: »
    It didn't specify if they were colour or white only & tbh I don't know what the standard pricing is on those or the Belkin plugs.

    The colour are normally £55ish on Amazon. I haven't seen the plain white bulb anywhere.


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    #269
    Mylow
    Registered Users Posts: 802 ✭✭✭Mylow


    Yamanoto wrote: »
    Is €20.99 in Tesco a decent price for the WeMo plug?
    Normally around £39 on Amazon UK
    Where was this?


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    #270
    Yamanoto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭Yamanoto


    Tesco Clonmel


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    #271
    duffer247
    Registered Users Posts: 259 ✭✭duffer247


    Mylow wrote: »
    Normally around £39 on Amazon UK
    Where was this?

    big price difference between Wemo switch plug and a TP Link (on amazon at least) is there much functional difference?


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