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Xiaomi Yeelight AC220V RGBW E27 Smart LED Bulb - €11.78 delivered

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    #62
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,945 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Dymo wrote: »
    Has anyone got these to work, the app downloads and sometimes finds the bulb but never connects properly, no options at all the use the features.

    The QR can't be picked up on the phone. I've tried the miHome and Yeelight apps
    I'll let you know......at Christmas when mine arrive;)


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    #63
    zefer
    Registered Users Posts: 884 ✭✭✭zefer


    Dymo wrote: »
    Has anyone got these to work, the app downloads and sometimes finds the bulb but never connects properly, no options at all the use the features.

    The QR can't be picked up on the phone. I've tried the miHome and Yeelight apps

    I have a load of them at home. I use homeassistant to control them (I use sensors as well and the gateway)
    What server did you connect to when using the app to set the bulbs up? Needs to be mainland china afaik


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    #64
    Dymo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭Dymo


    zefer wrote: »
    I have a load of them at home. I use homeassistant to control them (I use sensors as well and the gateway)
    What server did you connect to when using the app to set the bulbs up? Needs to be mainland china afaik

    I've tried all the servers at this stage, I'm not really a fan of having an app 90% in chinese even when I pick the English version.

    But from my experience of Xiaomi apps there a pain to set up, but generally work then.


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    #65
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,945 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Mainland China for me. Worked fine. Received them yesterday.


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    #66
    Tweaky
    Registered Users Posts: 676 ✭✭✭Tweaky


    dodzy wrote: »
    Mainland China for me. Worked fine. Received them yesterday.

    That was quick - Did you choose expedited shipping ? Mine was shipped a week ago so probably wont see for another 3 weeks.


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    #67
    Yamanoto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭Yamanoto


    I ordered one on 18th August & it arrived within a week.

    Ordered 2 more 20th August & I'm still waiting for 'em.


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    #68
    Bawnmore
    Registered Users Posts: 1,752 ✭✭✭Bawnmore


    Any recommendations for where to get the bayonet adaptor if not near an Ikea?


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    #69
    Skippy along
    Registered Users Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Skippy along


    Bawnmore wrote: »
    Any recommendations for where to get the bayonet adaptor if not near an Ikea?

    Here ya go
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162642599324


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    #70
    Stevek101
    Registered Users Posts: 1,281 ✭✭✭Stevek101


    I ordered on BangGood have been advised it'll ship early - mid October.


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    #71
    moonboy52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,188 ✭✭✭moonboy52


    dodzy wrote: »
    Mainland China for me. Worked fine. Received them yesterday.

    When did you order it dodzy and what type of shipping did you use?


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    #72
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Stevek101 wrote: »
    I ordered on BangGood have been advised it'll ship early - mid October.

    Yep same here.

    I actually ordered 2. One from gearbest and the other from banggood. No sign of the gearbest one yet. I think I paid extra for expedited shipping. But we'll see.


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    #73
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,945 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Stevek101 wrote: »
    I ordered on BangGood have been advised it'll ship early - mid October.
    Opted for the Priority line Ireland Express (7-15days) for the princely sum of €0.38 all in. Had them to my door within 10 days I think.

    Girls are having good fun with them.


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    #74
    rob316
    Registered Users Posts: 17,999 ✭✭✭✭rob316


    Bought two for €28 including priority, should be good fun in my two new lamps.

    Is there anything Xiaomi don't make? Love there products.


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    #75
    Tweaky
    Registered Users Posts: 676 ✭✭✭Tweaky


    Had received the email from Banggood to say that mine would ship early to mid October like others on here but then this morning I have an email to say that mine have shipped.
    I ordered mine on the 7th September.


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    #76
    south
    Registered Users Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭south


    Tweaky wrote: »
    Had received the email from Banggood to say that mine would ship early to mid October like others on here but then this morning I have an email to say that mine have shipped.
    I ordered mine on the 7th September.
    Same as myself


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    #77
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    Received this yesterday and gave it a whirl last night....


    Overall very good in fairness and brighter than expected.

    I first used the MiHome app to connect, but had a couple of problems with connecting and setting a schedule/timer.

    I resolved the connection issue by resetting the bulb (turn on/off 5 times til it flashes colours) and not having english instructions did not help, but YouTube did.
    I couldnt resolve the problem in setting a schedule/timer for it to come on/off automatically, but again the Internet came to my asissitance..... I downloaded the Yeelight app and moved away from the MiHome app.
    I was then able to set a timer without losing any functionality, as both apps identical.

    So in summary:
    1. If you're having trouble connecting reset the bulb (turn on/off 5 times) I think I also read you will need to use your 2.5Ghz Wifi channel vs 5Ghz (not confirmed but think i read somwhere)
    2. Use the Yeelight app vs MiHome app if you want to set timers/schedule - it might have been something i was doing wrong, but i found it a lot easier using the Yeelight app without sacrificing any functionality.
    3. I found the Singapore server less problematic than the Chinese server(s)




    I was in the market for a Wifi controllable socket timer, but this bulb kills two-birds-with-the-one-stone, as i can set timers for it to come on/off


    So all good and well worth the money.




    Now onto my fourth Xiamoi device this week......:eek:


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    #78
    magnavox
    Registered Users Posts: 132 ✭✭magnavox


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    Received this yesterday and gave it a whirl last night....

    ...

    Now onto my fourth Xiamoi device this week......:eek:

    Quick question, when setting it to turn on automatically can it be set to start dim and increase in brightness gradually?


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    #79
    lawred2
    Registered Users Posts: 24,298 ✭✭✭✭lawred2


    dodzy wrote: »
    Great reviews, great price, and I'm a big fan of this manufacturer. The kids will have a bit of craic with them at least.

    16 Million Colors 1700 - 6500K WiFi Enabled Work with Amazon Alexa MIJIA IFTTT Support Open API Support Google Home

    https://www.gearbest.com/smart-lighting/pp_361555.html?wid=21

    doesn't work with HUE I suppose?


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    #80
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    magnavox wrote: »
    Quick question, when setting it to turn on automatically can it be set to start dim and increase in brightness gradually?


    Good question.

    I know you can save a colour/brightness to 'favourites' and use a specific 'favourite' when setting a timer, but to be honest i didn't see anything in the setting to suggest you can increase brightness over a specified time.


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    #81
    superflyninja
    Registered Users Posts: 1,859 ✭✭✭superflyninja


    magnavox wrote: »
    Quick question, when setting it to turn on automatically can it be set to start dim and increase in brightness gradually?

    I have not received my lights yet so I cant confirm that this will work. But here on the IFTTT site there is an action to have the yeelight gradually brighten to simulate sunrise. Its a function I need for the winter months...so Im hoping it works. In general though IFTTT recipes work nicely.


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    #82
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    superflyninja wrote: »
    I have not received my lights yer so I cant confirm that this will work. But here on the IFTTT site there is an action to have the yeelight gradually brighten to simulate sunrise. Its a function I need for the winter months...so Im hoping it works. In general though IFTTT recipes work nicely.

    WOW ..tell me more about IFTTT


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    #83
    superflyninja
    Registered Users Posts: 1,859 ✭✭✭superflyninja


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    WOW ..tell me more about IFTTT

    Its a service that links ...other services. For example I have a recipe running that automatically backs up all my text messages to an excel sheet on google drive or another recipe that turns off my wifi on my phone when I leave home.


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    #84
    south
    Registered Users Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭south


    My first of four bulbs arrived today. Handy enough to set up with Alexa.


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    #85
    markc1184
    Registered Users Posts: 3,077 ✭✭✭markc1184


    Have mine set up no problem with Mihome but when I try using the Yeelight app it only gives me an option to set up a virtual bulb. Is there something I'm doing wrong?


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    #86
    south
    Registered Users Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭south


    markc1184 wrote: »
    Have mine set up no problem with Mihome but when I try using the Yeelight app it only gives me an option to set up a virtual bulb. Is there something I'm doing wrong?

    Have you logged into your account? Set the server to Singapore? You could also try resetting it by turning it on and off five times.


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    #87
    Bawnmore
    Registered Users Posts: 1,752 ✭✭✭Bawnmore


    I received mine as well but waiting on adapter to arrive before I can try it out. Might keep an eye on the price as they could make nice small Xmas gifts if handy enough to use.


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    #88
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Mine arrived yesterday. Looks like it spent some time in Portlaoise. The setup was nice and easy, and it's a cool yoke. Definitely one for a lamp rather than a main room light, not bright enough in white mode. But cool all the same. thanks OP.


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    #89
    Useful.Idiot
    Registered Users Posts: 1,833 ✭✭✭Useful.Idiot


    Would it be bright enough for a small bedroom?


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    #90
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    Useful.Idiot wrote: »
    Would it be bright enough for a small bedroom?

    imo Yes!


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    #91
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Well it's a 600 lumen light, which is equal to a 40watt standard bulb. I'd say 60 watts is what most would have in their rooms in the house.


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