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Sep 29, 2022 12:54 AM

Merkury Innovations LED Smart Lights: 6.5-ft LED Strip $7.90, A19 LED Smart Bulb

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Walmart has select Merkury Innovations Indoor LED Smart Lights on sale starting at $3. Select free store pickup where stock permits. Shipping is free with Walmart+ (free 30-day trial available) or on $35+ orders.

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Available options:Product Details:
  • No hub required. Control / setup via the Merkury Innovations' Geeni app (Android / iOS).
  • Compatible with voice assistance like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft Cortana.
  • Compatible with (requires) 2.4 GHz WiFi networks.

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Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal for the Smart LED Light Bulb is $1.98 off (39.76% savings) the listed retail price of $4.98.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • The Smart LED Light Bulb is rated 4 out of 5 stars based on over 1,580 Walmart customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • This item's return window has been extended for the holidays and is eligible for return until Jan 31, 2023 (learn more).

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Walmart has select Merkury Innovations Indoor LED Smart Lights on sale starting at $3. Select free store pickup where stock permits. Shipping is free with Walmart+ (free 30-day trial available) or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to community member sdsnake for finding this deal.
  • Note: Inventory availability / pricing may vary by location.
Available options:Product Details:
  • No hub required. Control / setup via the Merkury Innovations' Geeni app (Android / iOS).
  • Compatible with voice assistance like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft Cortana.
  • Compatible with (requires) 2.4 GHz WiFi networks.

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal for the Smart LED Light Bulb is $1.98 off (39.76% savings) the listed retail price of $4.98.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • The Smart LED Light Bulb is rated 4 out of 5 stars based on over 1,580 Walmart customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • This item's return window has been extended for the holidays and is eligible for return until Jan 31, 2023 (learn more).

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beerguy419
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FYI their app sucks as well as their customer service.
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SamrachK
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I am using the smart bulb as a cheap sunrise light. It's a bit time consuming to program the gradual brightness levels but once that's done, the scheduling is great. I set for it to turn on gradually about 45mins before I need to wake up.
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et078
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That is a bright idea.
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Oct 8, 2022 5:53 PM
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eruisiOct 8, 2022 5:53 PM
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Ordered 15 and received 16.
Easy to setup, works seamlessly with Tuya but bulbs flicker with regular dimmer switch.
Should I change it smart dimmer switch?
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Oct 8, 2022 6:00 PM
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HoraceOct 8, 2022 6:00 PM
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Quote from eruisi View quoted comment :
bulbs flicker with regular dimmer switch.
These don't work with a regular dimmer switch. There's a microcontroller inside to control dimming and color output, so using a dumb dimmer switch will cause issues. It would be like trying to put your smart TV on a dimmer switch to change the brightness.
Quote from eruisi View quoted comment :
Should I change it smart dimmer switch?
That's the only way to maintain physical control with dimming, but it's a lot more complicated getting your smart switch talking to your smart bulb, and often requires some sort of hub to act as the go-between.
Oct 8, 2022 6:09 PM
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HoraceOct 8, 2022 6:09 PM
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Quote from ScarletKnob8899 View quoted comment :
Are these bulbs based on esp chip ? Tasmota ble?
The bulbs [blakadder.com] used to be, but switched to an incompatible Tuya version about a year ago. Just depends on the age of the stock they're dumping. Even then, it was an Tuya branded ESP8266/8285 variant, so no BLE.
Oct 9, 2022 5:00 AM
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bdanka50Oct 9, 2022 5:00 AM
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Quote from eruisi View quoted comment :
Ordered 15 and received 16.
Easy to setup, works seamlessly with Tuya but bulbs flicker with regular dimmer switch.
Should I change it smart dimmer switch?
You should be using NO dimmer switch. The dimming is controller by the app (or your voice, if you have Alexa - which you should if you own smart bulbs)
Oct 9, 2022 5:39 AM
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MBisOct 9, 2022 5:39 AM
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I've had 2 of the 75 watt die and 3 of the 60 watt white in under a year but they are outdoor covered areas. So I wouldn't suggest them outside
Oct 9, 2022 5:49 AM
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zeroquestOct 9, 2022 5:49 AM
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Heads Up: These go bad fairly quickly. We have them all over our house and at least one goes bad every 6 months. (Out of maybe 10-15) Otherwise they work great and with both Alexa and Google Home. Just be aware they aren't very reliable.
Oct 10, 2022 2:32 PM
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GoodgodOct 10, 2022 2:32 PM
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Quote from emeraldgirl08 View quoted comment :
In for 3 bulbs. We've been using the multi-colored Merkury bulbs with no issues for the last couple of months. I have them integrated with Alexa and use the Geeni app as well. What I like about these bulbs compared to bluetooth bulbs I had before is these reconnect to my WiFi after someone flips the physical light switch. The bluetooth ones I had would start blinking until I went through the process of repairing them which was tedious after awhile.
Look for switch guards if the lights are to be kept in the power on position all the time. They're cheap (about $4 for 2pk) and are awesome for reminding not to toggle off. The ones I bought can still be toggled but you have to toggle from the side rather than just hit the switch. Bonus: they stay clean!

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Oct 10, 2022 2:45 PM
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GoodgodOct 10, 2022 2:45 PM
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Quote from Horace View quoted comment :
On top of not having a 'smart' controller, it also only has a single white channel vs the CW + WW in the Merkury.
Do you know if the Merkury strip is USB -C?

Monster has multiple strips, I bought the $4.88 and another model with 3 white, but both are the old USB-A
Oct 10, 2022 6:28 PM
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HoraceOct 10, 2022 6:28 PM
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Quote from Goodgod View quoted comment :
Do you know if the Merkury strip is USB -C?

Monster has multiple strips, I bought the $4.88 and another model with 3 white, but both are the old USB-A
This doesn't use USB at all. It has a wall wart terminated with a barrel jack. The barrel jack plugs into the LED driver module.
Oct 11, 2022 8:05 AM
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GoodgodOct 11, 2022 8:05 AM
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Quote from Horace View quoted comment :
This doesn't use USB at all. It has a wall wart terminated with a barrel jack. The barrel jack plugs into the LED driver module.
Thanks for the info, bullet dodged!
Oct 11, 2022 11:33 PM
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HoraceOct 11, 2022 11:33 PM
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Quote from Goodgod View quoted comment :
Thanks for the info, bullet dodged!
If you really want to use a USB-C charger/battery bank, you can get a USB-C to barrel jack cable. As long as it has the built-in circuity to trigger 12V operation, you should be good.
Oct 12, 2022 7:18 PM
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GoodgodOct 12, 2022 7:18 PM
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Quote from Horace View quoted comment :
If you really want to use a USB-C charger/battery bank, you can get a USB-C to barrel jack cable. As long as it has the built-in circuity to trigger 12V operation, you should be good.
I just wanted to plug it directly into the back of the display
Oct 12, 2022 7:32 PM
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HoraceOct 12, 2022 7:32 PM
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Quote from Goodgod View quoted comment :
I just wanted to plug it directly into the back of the display
That's what you would be able to do. Ditch the stock power adapter and cable, and use something like this [amazon.com] connected from the USB-C port on your monitor to the LED driver. (Not sure if that's the correct barrel jack size, but it should give you an idea of what I was talking about.)
Oct 13, 2022 12:30 AM
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CoolWealth1186Oct 13, 2022 12:30 AM
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Not white enough . More yellowish in light color.

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Oct 13, 2022 9:10 PM
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HoraceOct 13, 2022 9:10 PM
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Quote from CoolWealth1186 View quoted comment :
Not white enough . More yellowish in light color.
What were you expecting? The box clearly lists a color temperature of 2700k and "Soft warm white light"

You'll want a color temperature of 4-5k+ for daylight, and even higher for cool white.

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