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    #32
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭Soarer


    The starter pack will have a hub in the box.


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    #33
    Whiplashy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,097 ✭✭✭Whiplashy


    I may have gone back and got the pack of bulbs that work with the echo without a hub :D Although I’m counting that as a necessity as I have mobility issues and it’s a struggle to be getting out of bed to turn off the light. Definitely done now though!


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    #34
    cefh17
    Registered Users Posts: 990 ✭✭✭cefh17


    20% off warehouse is live.. worth looking at.

    PS4 pro by itself £309. PS4 pro with RDR2 £339. I'm after picking up a 'like new' RDR2 bundle for £230


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    #35
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,764 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    So how do these smart bulbs work ?

    Do they replace the non smart bulbs in your house and you dont use your physical light switches anymore ??

    The hub is plugged in and the lightbulb automatically picks it up and you can control with alexa etc


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    #36
    dougm1970
    Registered Users Posts: 1,118 ✭✭✭dougm1970


    firestick 4k wont post to ireland . why is that ?


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    #37
    cefh17
    Registered Users Posts: 990 ✭✭✭cefh17


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    So how do these smart bulbs work ?

    Do they replace the non smart bulbs in your house and you dont use your physical light switches anymore ??

    The hub is plugged in and the lightbulb automatically picks it up and you can control with alexa etc

    Replace them with normal ones yes (check fittings as 3 options are available), can be controlled via wifi or the newer version (not the 70£ deal) either on wifi/Bluetooth.

    You're right about the hub/control


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    #38
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,764 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    cefh17 wrote: »
    Replace them with normal ones yes (check fittings as 3 options are available), can be controlled via wifi or the newer version (not the 70£ deal) either on wifi/Bluetooth.

    You're right about the hub/control

    Would the hub need to be in the same room as the bulb ??. I can hardly have a bulb plugged into my light socket with the hub been downstairs plugged into the modem

    I have a powerplug plugged into my smart TV through Ethernet with my modem downstairs. Maybe plug the hub into that ?


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    #39
    cefh17
    Registered Users Posts: 990 ✭✭✭cefh17


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    Would the hub need to be in the same room as the bulb ??. I can hardly have a bulb plugged into my light socket with the hub been downstairs plugged into the modem

    I have a powerplug plugged into my smart TV through Ethernet with my modem downstairs. Maybe plug the hub into that ?

    That I couldn't tell you I'm afraid! Hopefully someone more knowledgeable comes along to teach both of us.. there is an all things internet/home automation subforum on boards im sure you'd get answers a lot quicker


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    #40
    djdunny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,073 ✭✭✭djdunny


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    Would the hub need to be in the same room as the bulb ??. I can hardly have a bulb plugged into my light socket with the hub been downstairs plugged into the modem

    I have a powerplug plugged into my smart TV through Ethernet with my modem downstairs. Maybe plug the hub into that ?

    Might be worth asking those kind of questions over on the Home Automation page. There a sticky for Philips Hue FAQ.


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    #41
    Daisy 55
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭Daisy 55


    Looking for 3 echo dots with clock. Will only let me get one. Any ideas?
    Apart from opening new accounts!


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    #42
    plhealy2000
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭plhealy2000


    dougm1970 wrote: »
    firestick 4k wont post to ireland . why is that ?

    You need to use parcel motel


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    #43
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users Posts: 8,079 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    So how do these smart bulbs work ?

    Do they replace the non smart bulbs in your house and you dont use your physical light switches anymore ??

    The hub is plugged in and the lightbulb automatically picks it up and you can control with alexa etc

    Hub connects to your router.
    You link the bulbs via the hue app.
    You add the bulb as a device in Alexa.

    You then control the bulb via the app or ask Alexa to turn on/off the light.
    If buying multiples give them distinct descriptive names like master bedroom light and not light 1.


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    #44
    Del007
    Registered Users Posts: 1,586 ✭✭✭Del007


    dougm1970 wrote: »
    firestick 4k wont post to ireland . why is that ?

    Amazon prime won't work on it even if you get to from parcel motel. I have one and Amazon confirmed it with me yesterday


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    adrian92
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭adrian92


    I tried to buy a (cheap item) on Amazon today -with no success.

    Asked to buy more but no way to "proceed to ckeck out"


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    #46
    Felix Jones is God.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭Felix Jones is God.


    Del007 wrote: »
    Amazon prime won't work on it even if you get to from parcel motel. I have one and Amazon confirmed it with me yesterday

    Kind of defeats the intended purpose of the firestick if that's the case


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    #47
    Roberto_gas
    Registered Users Posts: 3,935 ✭✭✭Roberto_gas


    Del007 wrote:
    Amazon prime won't work on it even if you get to from parcel motel. I have one and Amazon confirmed it with me yesterday


    You mean prime video ?


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    #48
    chrislad
    Registered Users Posts: 8,324 ✭✭✭chrislad


    Del007 wrote: »
    Amazon prime won't work on it even if you get to from parcel motel. I have one and Amazon confirmed it with me yesterday

    Yes, it will. Granted, you may need to tell Amazon to change your location to be the UK (just tell them you moved there) but I have a FireTV 4k and Prime Video works absolutely fine over here, as does Netflix. I have BBC iPlayer working with a VPN too.


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    #49
    Loveinapril
    Registered Users Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭Loveinapril


    I was planning on buying a Kindle but they are actually a tenner cheaper in Argos!


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    #50
    el Fenomeno
    Registered Users Posts: 3,108 ✭✭✭el Fenomeno


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    Would the hub need to be in the same room as the bulb ??. I can hardly have a bulb plugged into my light socket with the hub been downstairs plugged into the modem

    I have a powerplug plugged into my smart TV through Ethernet with my modem downstairs. Maybe plug the hub into that ?

    Your hub connects to your broadband via ethernet (not sure if WiFi is possible for the hub). The bulbs and accessories all work over WiFi, so the hub doesn't have to be in the same room.

    My router is by the TV, and I have a TP Links power line plugged in beside it.

    My hub is in the storage space under the stairs, with the other side of the TP Links power line connecting it to the broadband.

    I have various bulbs and dimmer switches throughout the house in different rooms. All work with no problems.


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    R11
    Registered Users Posts: 554 ✭✭✭R11


    chrislad wrote: »
    I have BBC iPlayer working with a VPN too.
    What vpn are you using? I've nord and can't watch bbc iplayer.


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    #52
    dubrov
    Registered Users Posts: 3,546 ✭✭✭dubrov


    R11 wrote:
    What vpn are you using? I've nord and can't watch bbc iplayer.


    BBC are fairly lax on geoblocking. It should definitely work with Nord.


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    #53
    R11
    Registered Users Posts: 554 ✭✭✭R11


    dubrov wrote: »
    BBC are fairly lax on geoblocking. It should definitely work with Nord.

    Didn't work a few weeks ago. I'll try again later.


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    #54
    Trimm Trabb
    Registered Users Posts: 1,959 ✭✭✭Trimm Trabb


    Got Vera Wang Princess perfume as Christmas present. Reduced from 60 to 20 but had to use addresspal as Mainland UK delivery only.


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    #55
    chrislad
    Registered Users Posts: 8,324 ✭✭✭chrislad


    R11 wrote: »
    What vpn are you using? I've nord and can't watch bbc iplayer.

    NordVPN wouldn’t work for me either. Using ExpressVPN


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    #56
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭Soarer


    Need something (relatively) cheap to boost WiFi around the house.

    Anyone recommend anything?


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    #57
    Del007
    Registered Users Posts: 1,586 ✭✭✭Del007


    chrislad wrote: »
    Yes, it will. Granted, you may need to tell Amazon to change your location to be the UK (just tell them you moved there) but I have a FireTV 4k and Prime Video works absolutely fine over here, as does Netflix. I have BBC iPlayer working with a VPN too.

    I was onto Amazon chat and that's what they told me. I may try telling them that I've moved to the UK, thanks for that


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    #58
    Acosta
    Registered Users Posts: 2,259 ✭✭✭Acosta


    dubrov wrote: »
    BBC are fairly lax on geoblocking. It should definitely work with Nord.

    Got rid of Nord because it wasn't working for the UK at all


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    whatawaster
    Registered Users Posts: 12,906 ✭✭✭✭whatawaster


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Smart dns is the best way for iplayer

    What's the best Smart DNS? Used one years ago, but can't for the life of me remember what it was


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    #60
    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,682 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    someone mentioned in another thread about getting alexa discounts - anyone know anything about this?


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    #61
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Just perusing some deals now...products seem to be 90% absolute rubbish


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