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    #2552
    RobbieTheRobber
    Registered Users Posts: 6,789 ✭✭✭RobbieTheRobber


    Quazzie wrote: »
    How do the dimmer switches work? I just put them on my wall to replace the current light switches then they work off the app/google home/echo similar to how the bulbs work?

    Yeah pair them with your system in the hue app. Different methods for pairing depending if they came with a bulb or on their own (they app will instruct).
    Then as part of the setup you will add them to a room, decide what presets you want to happen on the on-button preeses 1 to 5.

    Then just stick the switch where you think is best. I put mine just above the standard switch in most rooms for convenience (plus th switch is usually right beside the door)


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    #2553
    Quazzie
    Registered Users Posts: 28,882 ✭✭✭✭Quazzie


    irishbuzz wrote: »
    It's up to you what you do with the switch. Some possibilities:
    1. Mount them beside your switch or elsewhere
    2. Mount them over your switch using a separate adapter (like Samotech)
    3. Mount it using its magnetic backing to the fridge or wherever
    4. Leave it sitting wherever is handy for you. Just like a remote.

    They work directly with the Hue hub. They don't go through your Alexa etc.
    RobbieTheRobber wrote: »
    Yeah pair them with your system in the hue app. Different methods for pairing depending if they came with a bulb or on their own (they app will instruct).
    Then as part of the setup you will add them to a room, decide what presets you want to happen on the on-button preeses 1 to 5.

    Then just stick the switch where you think is best. I put mine just above the standard switch in most rooms for convenience (plus th switch is usually right beside the door)


    Ah, so the switch only works with the Hue bulbs. I get ya. Still new to all this.

    i always thought it would make more sense, if they made switches that are connected to your home automation system rather than individual bulbs. My hall has loads of downlighters and it would cost a fortune to change every bulb, but if they done it that I could just replace the actual light switch then it would make much more sense.


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    #2554
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,597 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Quazzie wrote: »
    i always thought it would make more sense, if they made switches that are connected to your home automation system rather than individual bulbs. My hall has loads of downlighters and it would cost a fortune to change every bulb, but if they done it that I could just replace the actual light switch then it would make much more sense.

    Well it would make sense of us consumers, but it wouldn't make sense for them.

    After all they would rather sell you dozens of those downlighters, rather then just one switch.

    There is no technically reason why they couldn't make a switch, it would be very easy for them to do. They even previously had a smart plug, now discontinued. So clearly the choice is a business one on their part.


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    #2555
    wexfordman2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,544 ✭✭✭wexfordman2


    Quazzie wrote: »
    Ah, so the switch only works with the Hue bulbs. I get ya. Still new to all this.

    i always thought it would make more sense, if they made switches that are connected to your home automation system rather than individual bulbs. My hall has loads of downlighters and it would cost a fortune to change every bulb, but if they done it that I could just replace the actual light switch then it would make much more sense.

    What you are talking about is smart switches rather than smart bulbs. They are available, look up fibaro z wave switches etc.


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    #2556
    lordgoat
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 11,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭lordgoat


    2011 wrote: »
    I have 2 teenagers that shed lots of hair too :)

    Have the 30c it's the best thing I've purchased. Have 2 rabbits hair everywhere, not anymore. The only thing that I need to do is remove the strands of human hair that he collects. Have it about 2 weeks, works brilliantly.


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    #2557
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Think this is about the same as Amazon but its bricks and mortar.

    Tesco have the Hue starter kits (1 white bulb and dimmer) for €24.95

    Individual Hue bulbs for €19.95

    Saw these in both Dundrum and Nutgrove today.

    Had a couple of 'spend 45 get 10 off' coupons which made then 20 quid each, was on foot and said i had a car parking ticket at Dundrum and they chipped another €3 off so made 2 kits for €37


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    #2558
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    John Lewis has pretty good post xmas deals (use our el motel)

    Home hub down to £109
    Home max speaker down by £100 to £299

    https://www.johnlewis.com/search?search-term=Google

    Seems theres new teal coloured mini now too...


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    #2559
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    Trying to buy this from Amazon Spain as its sold out on the UK site and every other UK retailer who all seem to have it for 59 pounds (Argos IE sold out at €69).

    https://www.amazon.es/Philips-Hue-White-iluminación-inteligente/dp/B016H0R7SE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?__mk_es_ES=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1545754252&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hue+bridge&dpPl=1&dpID=21O-rl9s27L&ref=plSrch

    Have Amazon Prime but the ES site wants to still charge me postage, is sold and dispatched by Amazon. Anyone know if Prime works on other Amazon sites outside the UK?

    If this doesn't work, anyone know if and what Dublin airport have them for as passing through next month.


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    #2560
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,923 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Trying to buy this from Amazon Spain as its sold out on the UK site and every other UK retailer who all seem to have it for 59 pounds (Argos IE sold out at €69).

    https://www.amazon.es/Philips-Hue-White-iluminación-inteligente/dp/B016H0R7SE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?__mk_es_ES=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1545754252&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hue+bridge&dpPl=1&dpID=21O-rl9s27L&ref=plSrch

    Have Amazon Prime but the ES site wants to still charge me postage, is sold and dispatched by Amazon. Anyone know if Prime works on other Amazon sites outside the UK?

    If this doesn't work, anyone know if and what Dublin airport have them for as passing through next month.

    Prime is limited to the region you signed up in.


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    #2561
    NoeldeBournaix
    Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭NoeldeBournaix


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Trying to buy this from Amazon Spain as its sold out on the UK site and every other UK retailer who all seem to have it for 59 pounds (Argos IE sold out at €69).

    https://www.amazon.es/Philips-Hue-White-iluminación-inteligente/dp/B016H0R7SE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?__mk_es_ES=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1545754252&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hue+bridge&dpPl=1&dpID=21O-rl9s27L&ref=plSrch

    Have Amazon Prime but the ES site wants to still charge me postage, is sold and dispatched by Amazon. Anyone know if Prime works on other Amazon sites outside the UK?

    If this doesn't work, anyone know if and what Dublin airport have them for as passing through next month.

    Amazon Germany have the full e27 white bulb starter pack for about 70euro plus delivery if thats any good to you.

    Philips Hue White E27 LED Lampe Starter Set, drei Lampen inkl. Bridge und Dimmschalter, dimmbar, warmweißes Licht,9W: Amazon.de: Beleuchtung
    https://www.amazon.de/Philips-Hue-Starter-Dimmschalter-warmwei%C3%9Fes/dp/B0748MZ3Y5


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    #2562
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    NoeldeBournaix wrote: »
    Amazon Germany have the full e27 white bulb starter pack for about 70euro plus delivery if thats any good to you.

    Philips Hue White E27 LED Lampe Starter Set, drei Lampen inkl. Bridge und Dimmschalter, dimmbar, warmweißes Licht,9W: Amazon.de: Beleuchtung
    https://www.amazon.de/Philips-Hue-Starter-Dimmschalter-warmwei%C3%9Fes/dp/B0748MZ3Y5

    Cheers- ordered, that's better value for what I'm looking for.


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    #2563
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    Hi lads, what's the going rate for a twin pack of TP Link smartplugs....is €35 cheap for Amazon (presumably black Friday is cheaper but apart from that?)

    Harvey Norman and Currys etc are expensive as usual.

    Got a twin pack for Christmas but the person bought US ones so no use (dunno what I'm going to do with them so they're up on adverts).

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-HS100-V2-1-2-pack-Smart/dp/B07GWWPM9B/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545906251&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=tp+link+smart+plug&psc=1


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    #2564
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,518 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Hi lads, what's the going rate for a twin pack of TP Link smartplugs....is €35 cheap for Amazon (presumably black Friday is cheaper but apart from that?)

    Harvey Norman and Currys etc are expensive as usual.

    Got a twin pack for Christmas but the person bought US ones so no use (dunno what I'm going to do with them so they're up on adverts).

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-HS100-V2-1-2-pack-Smart/dp/B07GWWPM9B/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545906251&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=tp+link+smart+plug&psc=1
    These are the hs100 version without energy monitoring. Not sure if you care about that. Could you use US to 3 pin adapters for the US versions you got? They probably multi voltage


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    #2565
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    micks_address wrote: »
    These are the hs100 version without energy monitoring. Not sure if you care about that. Could you use US to 3 pin adapters for the US versions you got? They probably multi voltage

    Ah didn't realise that- thanks, are they are good deal or just average at that price?

    Re the US plugs would need two adaptors for each (one to go into the wall and one to take the appliance I'm.pluggin in), will have a look


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    #2566
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,518 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    micks_address wrote: »
    These are the hs100 version without energy monitoring. Not sure if you care about that. Could you use US to 3 pin adapters for the US versions you got? They probably multi voltage

    Ah didn't realise that- thanks, are they are good deal or just average at that price?

    Re the US plugs would need two adaptors for each (one to go into the wall and one to take the appliance I'm.pluggin in), will have a look
    Forgot they be America on the way in and out :) the price isn't bad.. I think on black Friday there was a three pack of the hs100 for 36 euro or so.. if you don't need energy monitoring they do the job.. regularly see them reduced to about 17 euro on their own on Amazon


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    #2567
    Dub_Jim_Royle
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭Dub_Jim_Royle


    Hi,

    Has anyone got the Philips Xiaomi bulbs (white)?
    I can't get them to connect with the Mi Home app, the Philips app or any of the apps. I have tried manually adding them, searching for them and trying to scan the QR code. None of them recognise the bulb. I have done the reset as instructed (switching on and off 5 times).
    Nothing...

    Anyone got any ideas/suggestions?


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    #2568
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    Dub_Jim_Royle wrote: »

    Anyone got any ideas/suggestions?

    Don't post problems in the bargain alerts thread?

    Philips and xiaomi are separate companies, are you sure you are not mixing up two different things here?

    Ah it's the xiaomi Philips bulb, not a Philips xiaomi. Makes more sense the Chinese are knocking off the philips bulb


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    #2569
    nigwerwig
    Registered Users Posts: 163 ✭✭nigwerwig


    Dub_Jim_Royle wrote: »
    Hi,

    Has anyone got the Philips Xiaomi bulbs (white)?
    I can't get them to connect with the Mi Home app, the Philips app or any of the apps. I have tried manually adding them, searching for them and trying to scan the QR code. None of them recognise the bulb. I have done the reset as instructed (switching on and off 5 times).
    Nothing...

    Anyone got any ideas/suggestions?

    I had the same thing
    Had to use an old phone to pair them my s9 just keeped jumping to 5g wifi and it wouldn't pair


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    #2570
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    Saw instructions for something earlier which recommended switching off the 5Ghz band while setting up the switching back on when set up. Might be worth trying the same


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    #2571
    Dub_Jim_Royle
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭Dub_Jim_Royle


    Sorry, yes forgot I was in the BA thread, but this is the one I got, branded philips as I make the bulb part, xiaomi make the IOT bits as I understand. It comes in branded Philips box with no mention of xiaomi (well there might be in the instructions but they're in Chinese so I cant be sure)

    https://www.gearbest.com/smart-lighting/pp_644095.html?wid=1433363&currency=EUR&vip=16167115&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjZLhBRCAARIsAFHWpbFdHJv40UswktWMPEXt-I-Zfl7coJPFumPH12-cadtL5DrDRDvrgEMaAuDGEALw_wcB


    mossym wrote: »
    Don't post problems in the bargain alerts thread?

    Philips and xiaomi are separate companies, are you sure you are not mixing up two different things here?

    Ah it's the xiaomi Philips bulb, not a Philips xiaomi. Makes more sense the Chinese are knocking off the philips bulb


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    #2572
    Bored Accountant
    Registered Users Posts: 357 ✭✭Bored Accountant


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Hi lads, what's the going rate for a twin pack of TP Link smartplugs....is €35 cheap for Amazon

    Harvey Norman and Currys etc are expensive as usual.

    I got 2 HS110 from Curry's - €30 each. Couldn't find any on Amazon that had the energy monitoring, just the HS100.


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    #2573
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,425 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Bored Accountant wrote: »
    I got 2 HS110 from Curry's - €30 each. Couldn't find any on Amazon that had the energy monitoring, just the HS100.

    Pricey!! 26 for two, tidier units with energy monitoring!!
    TECKIN Smart Plug, https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CVJYV3G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vnwjCb21G3H08

    Here’s my Christmas treee lights !!


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    #2574
    maxamillius
    Registered Users Posts: 1,134 ✭✭✭maxamillius


    Anyone ever see any good deals on Sonos stuff?


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    #2575
    south
    Registered Users Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭south


    mossym wrote: »
    Don't post problems in the bargain alerts thread?

    Philips and xiaomi are separate companies, are you sure you are not mixing up two different things here?

    Ah it's the xiaomi Philips bulb, not a Philips xiaomi. Makes more sense the Chinese are knocking off the philips bulb

    Philips own 70% of the company Xiaomi have the rest, it's a partnership!

    https://www.signify.com/global/our-company/news/press-release-archive/2016/20161103-philips-lighting-and-xiaomi-join-forces-in-smart-home-lighting-in-china


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    #2576
    Tazzimus
    Registered Users Posts: 3,935 ✭✭✭Tazzimus


    Are tesco still doing the white hue bulbs?
    Got a starter kit for chrimbo and need one more bayonet bulb, as well as 3 ses ones and 3 gu10's


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    #2577
    eusap
    Registered Users Posts: 659 ✭✭✭eusap


    the bigger stores have the E27 bulb with remote for 25


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    #2578
    THE ALM
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭THE ALM


    I see Tesco have the Google home for €115


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    #2579
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,923 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    THE ALM wrote: »
    I see Tesco have the Google home for €115

    Do they still accept the other Supermarket money off vouchers? I've some here from Dunnes that I could use against that :confused:


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    #2580
    WhatsGoingOn2
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭WhatsGoingOn2


    TitianGerm wrote: »
    Do they still accept the other Supermarket money off vouchers? I've some here from Dunnes that I could use against that :confused:

    No, not anymore


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    #2581
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    eusap wrote: »
    the bigger stores have the E27 bulb with remote for 25

    Bulbs on their own for €19.95 too.


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