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The Connected Home's Battle of the Bulbs

Posted by Soulskill on from the bright-ideas-all-around dept.

redletterdave writes: "The current leader in smart lights is Philips Hue Wi-Fi-enabled bulbs. But the competition just heated up last week, with both LG and Samsung unveiling new smart bulbs. Not that Philips is sitting idly by—the boss of intelligent bulbs also unveiled two new products: the Hue Lux LED bulb, a cheaper, stripped-down version of its pricey original, and the Philips Hue Tap, an add-on that lets you trigger lights by touch. But which company will win the battle to illuminate the connected home?"

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  1. I'm worried there will be... by ackthpt · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...an app for that.

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  2. If only.. by colin_faber · · Score: 5, Funny

    There was some way to have a remote... Say attached to the wall, which would allow you to 'touch' it to have the lights turn on and off, or even possibly dim. One can dream..

    1. Re:If only.. by Lumpy · · Score: 4, Funny

      There is. Hot glue and an old iphone or old android phone.

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    2. Re:If only.. by mmell · · Score: 1, Funny

      I think the answer he was looking for was "light switch".

    3. Re:If only.. by chispito · · Score: 3, Funny

      I think the answer he was looking for was "light switch".

      That's a pretty bright idea.

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    4. Re:If only.. by CanHasDIY · · Score: 3, Funny

      I think the answer he was looking for was "light switch".

      That's a pretty bright idea.

      Especially coming from such a dim bulb.

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  3. Re:..and we need this technology why exactly? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    The remote gimmick is to distract you from the hidden microphone and cameras built into the bulbs. The "problem" they are addressing is that they can't hear you when you're in the bathroom with the water running.