Dimmable light function in non-dimmable socket

osarusan

Hi, this may be impossible, or simple to achieve…I have no idea.

Is there any way to have a dimmable light source from a non-dimmable bulb socket? I want a light for the living room that's both typically bright for when that's needed, but can be adjsuted (dimmed) for when I want to do that.

What I'm thinking of is a light bulb that is put into the socket (using the socket as a source of power) but then can have brightness adjusted by a remote control?

Does such a thing exist? Or some other way of achieving the same outcome using the main bulb socket in the living room ?

cml387

Philips Hue uses a controller hub and lights in ordinary ceiling sockets that are controlled wirelessly. Is that what you want?

blackbox

This might do:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Tapo-Amazon-Dimmable-Required/dp/B08Z4HSBQM/ref%3Dmp_s_a_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6AvuoPXdHoKpkLw7QWYxMrhuoikefiIO9A7u_FZikh9dz8lhtSrLZdJLGjPQ-aR_FbZEgP2oaESdhAdtYEN1ETCHJtLntgoA-4XA3Ka205IIyXjOqKrupTeAZu1d0SBGEVgz7lmPkom7ewDzTv0keQemiojESrHAmzxd-_DbxwsBczFOLCmeCB4-TLrRMmdw7o2glluZH8Ao4mWeZxXlhQ.5XelMNoRwS2Upq1DA_6thFLvyXIqEFhNSw-hDEeebko&dib_tag=se&keywords=wifi+bulb&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1735404922&sr=8-4

Damien360

I have both Phillips Hue and Tapo in the home. Tapo definitely better value and their app is easier to use especially for timing functions. Links into Google home also but again timing is a faff in there compared to Tapo. Bulb lifetime for Phillips is measured in years (I reckon 5 and never changed). Tapo is only a few months old in home so unsure yet but much cheaper.

osarusan

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122996153#Comment_122996153

Thanks a lot, I'll go for this.

Zimmerframe

The Philips Hue remote is the best if you want dimmable without faffing about with an app. It works without an app or a bridge.

Remote:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Hue-Wireless-Installation-Free-Exclusive/dp/B08PKMT2DV/ref%3Dsr_1_5?crid=2MDPYJM8HSCQ8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SqjPFqKgWH0ZsGw7DpIIZ3vOKmzR1zYx4zcUuvfKPUaBP6if_mn2mKgaFxEichpZT8K2bRxM3JJfCoSh5PpB4A1X9hm3FtWvZNtKRFZcT0Epy0Jy-RhxrHXIusGbtIFXWdN3ZKS6xJk3_F4wNVSncx2cHEu_FbArkhpCH-zLeyb7_qTS4Lrwf4KWnKN8s-FsnWNg5-w1Pb5p_bdYeJ1C-mGtCaSLesY92YmDmldszQLSME83Jtm5j8jaSekkoN3ei_QjI4QWYZhgV50pt3dNtI81msWe27fvz46nKGScrBc0jmfIAicFFJH0yl2iAiW0ktK-WBMgcYwqNnPTsEi-xRG-EVefm5JZ6h-2YywUuEaHmp17zbLoHc_f6g80FySzlCeZOLdvBOrZaknDzjr-DKhrLGGZ1MTnC17g76XNs66QqS4dTbZY40hiNBj6Wpq9.9LpIyKS_0c1xhSeZQKmHB-qTVs91KVVR4WvtCVdq75Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=philips+hue+remote&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1735407662&sprefix=philips+hue+re%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-5

Bulb

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Hue-Ambiance-Single-Bayonet/dp/B099NQNTNT/ref%3Dsxin_12_recs_zoco_stores_brand_identity_bs?content-id=amzn1.sym.ecc1ecf8-8d1c-4bbd-b655-da936e24b538%3Aamzn1.sym.ecc1ecf8-8d1c-4bbd-b655-da936e24b538&crid=1BWYG6NR3BOY1&cv_ct_cx=philips%2Bhue%2Bbulb&keywords=philips%2Bhue%2Bbulb&nsdOptOutParam=true&pd_rd_i=B099NQNTNT&pd_rd_r=6c89d0c8-64fc-47a0-ace1-e98b821817a1&pd_rd_w=f2yNS&pd_rd_wg=NDQpo&pf_rd_p=ecc1ecf8-8d1c-4bbd-b655-da936e24b538&pf_rd_r=2YF3N2DFQ8C1NDQ9C28X&qid=1735407912&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=philips%2Bhue%2B%2Caps%2C131&sr=1-5-0723f66e-ff99-43ba-a202-1be1089a8603&th=1

Bear in mind, that a "bulb" like this will only give you the equivalent of about 75 watts in old bulb language.