Question

I am looking to install smart recessed color lights in my basement. How does lifx compare to hue? I really don't mind using a hub at all.  

Answer 1

Lifx color is better than Hue. Both are excellent choices

Answer 2

I have read that the hue gu10 base lights are slightly longer than a regular gu10 light. It's not clear to me what recessed fixture I should be getting as I don't want the bulbs to stick out.  

Answer 3

I have had good luck with the sylvania zigbee lights

Answer 4

Just my opinion on smart lights (bulbs). The color changing aspect and independent control are the main benefits. However, they are very unreliable. You will constantly find yourself having to reset and pair mostly because some non-technical family member turns off the switch or lamp. This will also mean you'll have to reprogram your scenes and schedules every time a bulb goes offline. I've had them all. While they work, the best solution is to install dimmable LED bulbs and just go with a smart switch or outlet. I had about 10 smart bulbs in my basement that I've recently pulled because I couldn't take it anymore. It also gets pricey really quickly depending on how many lights you want to control.  

Answer 5

Lifx gives more color control, but unless something has changed, you have to have the app open for the affects to continue to function. I put LIFX under my kids beds and got sick of having to open the app up on my phone, set the color scheme and motion, and then the instance I closed the app, it stopped. So I just use Google Home and tell it to set their bed to a certain color and that seems to make them happy.  

Answer 6

You can use other technical solutions with LED strips. I’ve Ethernet connected controllers that are amazingly reliable.  

Answer 7

I have lifx and my friend has hue. I have more range of color and brighter colors, with the downside of reliability issues and not being able to operate them while offline. Hue can be operated while offline, but requires a hub and has lower brightness and range of colors. If I could do it all again, I'd go with Hue.