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SlickdealsForumsHot DealsLimited-time deal: Kasa Smart Light Bulbs, Full Color Changing Dimmable Smart WiFi Bulbs Compatible with Alexa and Google Home, A19, 9W 800 Lumens,2.4Ghz only, No Hub Req - $21.99
Amazon has 2-Pack TP-Link Kasa Smart A19 800 Lumens Dimmable Smart Light Bulbs (Multicolor; KL125P2) on sale for $21.99. Shipping is free with Prime or if you spend $25 or more.
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About the Product
Multicolor/Auto White: Dimmable options w/ over 16 million colors and warm to cool white (2500-6500K)
800 Lumens brightness
Hands free control w/ voice control via Amazon Alexa/Google Assistant
Remote control/away mode
Energy monitoring and scheduling; save on energy consumption without losing quality
UL certified for safety use
Estimated Energy cost of ~$1.08/year
Requires a WiFi network connection (2.4Ghz)
Warranty
Includes a 2-Year warranty w/ purchase
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Model: Kasa Smart Light Bulbs, Full Color Changing Dimmable Smart WiFi Bulbs Compatible with Alexa and Google Home, A19, 9W 800 Lumens,2.4Ghz only, No Hub Required, 2-Pack (KL125P2), Multicolor
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Over thinking it. You run these and old stuff at 2.4 and new stuff on 5ghz so not really an issue on dual band routers.
While there is a limit, most people on average will not hit that limit. And its not limited to how many can connect at all, its how many can cannot at one time and thats based solely on bandwidth potential.
That being said, most consumers are unlikely to get enough of these lights to hit that max. If they do, they can get an access point to not only increase the range and throughput but also the load.
Good bulbs but pairing a 2.4 GHz-only device to a Deco mesh system is a pain. Be prepared for some hassle if your 5 and 2.4 networks share the same name.
edit: tp-link added a feature to the app in January to let you turn off the 2.4 and 5 0 GHz band if you want to use 1 only. I take back what I said. Good job Deco team.
It always is strange to me that people go after these no-hub-required bulbs. I assume anyone who is using them probably has a lot of other IOT devices, meaning their router is either nearing capacity, or they've had to utilize additional access points to split the load of all the devices.
Conversely, a hub seems like it would reduce a lot of network strain by handling and coordinating at least all the lights.
Perhaps I've missed something though?
Over thinking it. You run these and old stuff at 2.4 and new stuff on 5ghz so not really an issue on dual band routers.
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04-13-2021 at 08:36 PM.
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How am I overthinking it? There are limits to how many devices a router can handle without having issues. The number of devices for most routers is a lot lower than you'd expect too from all that I understand. If you're using a lot of connected bulbs, speakers, TVs, cameras, computers, streaming devices, phones, etc it seems pretty easy to overload your network by sheer volume of connections.
While there is a limit, most people on average will not hit that limit. And its not limited to how many can connect at all, its how many can cannot at one time and thats based solely on bandwidth potential.
That being said, most consumers are unlikely to get enough of these lights to hit that max. If they do, they can get an access point to not only increase the range and throughput but also the load.
Wonder if these reset often like some generic WiFi bulbs I had. Tried to use them as outdoor lights and they would blink rapidly if they couldn't connect or lose configuration or something. Made my house look like a party.
Wonder if these reset often like some generic WiFi bulbs I had. Tried to use them as outdoor lights and they would blink rapidly if they couldn't connect or lose configuration or something. Made my house look like a party.
I've been using kasa bulbs on my garage for over 2 years, and they've been solid. My dad had a different brand (maybe geeni?) and had the problem you describe.
How am I overthinking it? There are limits to how many devices a router can handle without having issues. The number of devices for most routers is a lot lower than you'd expect too from all that I understand. If you're using a lot of connected bulbs, speakers, TVs, cameras, computers, streaming devices, phones, etc it seems pretty easy to overload your network by sheer volume of connections.
I have about 50 devices total and at least a dozen are turned off at any given time. I also have pretty much run out of things around the house that I feel would be useful to make "smart" so I think my $120 Eero 5 setup is safe for a while. Works fine on a 100mbps connection.
I've been using kasa bulbs on my garage for over 2 years, and they've been solid. My dad had a different brand (maybe geeni?) and had the problem you describe.
I have the Geeni ones and can absolutely confirm that it has problems. Any time power flickers or the lights go out, I have to set them up again. Had them for a year and maybe changed the color twice during that time, so I just use them as a standard bulb. Worthless
Edit: I would like to try the Wyse color smart bulbs tho. They have REALLY been stepping up their game in products. Since being VERY impressed with the v3 camera (in a bias Google boy)I'm predicting they will fit great in my house.
While there is a limit, most people on average will not hit that limit. And its not limited to how many can connect at all, its how many can cannot at one time and thats based solely on bandwidth potential.
That being said, most consumers are unlikely to get enough of these lights to hit that max. If they do, they can get an access point to not only increase the range and throughput but also the load.
I agree, I have an eero Pro and a beacon with a 25 devices usually on/idle and 12 devices that are offline but individually used sparingly (ps3, ps4, tablet, guest TV). I haven't had any problems since this setup was installed, even with 3 tv's at once streaming Netflix in "4K". I'm rockin 1 gig speed tho
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That being said, most consumers are unlikely to get enough of these lights to hit that max. If they do, they can get an access point to not only increase the range and throughput but also the load.
Worth it vs a hub for most.
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edit: tp-link added a feature to the app in January to let you turn off the 2.4 and 5 0 GHz band if you want to use 1 only. I take back what I said. Good job Deco team.
Conversely, a hub seems like it would reduce a lot of network strain by handling and coordinating at least all the lights.
Perhaps I've missed something though?
Over thinking it. You run these and old stuff at 2.4 and new stuff on 5ghz so not really an issue on dual band routers.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank CoryC5693
That being said, most consumers are unlikely to get enough of these lights to hit that max. If they do, they can get an access point to not only increase the range and throughput but also the load.
Worth it vs a hub for most.
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Features:
Works with Alexa & Google
No hub required
Control from anywhere
Voice control
Requires a secured 2.4 GigaHertz Wi Fi network connection
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I've been using kasa bulbs on my garage for over 2 years, and they've been solid. My dad had a different brand (maybe geeni?) and had the problem you describe.
I have about 50 devices total and at least a dozen are turned off at any given time. I also have pretty much run out of things around the house that I feel would be useful to make "smart" so I think my $120 Eero 5 setup is safe for a while. Works fine on a 100mbps connection.
I have the Geeni ones and can absolutely confirm that it has problems. Any time power flickers or the lights go out, I have to set them up again. Had them for a year and maybe changed the color twice during that time, so I just use them as a standard bulb. Worthless
Edit: I would like to try the Wyse color smart bulbs tho. They have REALLY been stepping up their game in products. Since being VERY impressed with the v3 camera (in a bias Google boy)I'm predicting they will fit great in my house.
That being said, most consumers are unlikely to get enough of these lights to hit that max. If they do, they can get an access point to not only increase the range and throughput but also the load.
Worth it vs a hub for most.
https://www.lifewire.co
I agree, I have an eero Pro and a beacon with a 25 devices usually on/idle and 12 devices that are offline but individually used sparingly (ps3, ps4, tablet, guest TV). I haven't had any problems since this setup was installed, even with 3 tv's at once streaming Netflix in "4K". I'm rockin 1 gig speed tho