Sengled Zigbee Smart Light Bulbs, Smart Hub Required, Work with SmartThings and Echo with Built-in Hub, Voice Control with Alexa and Google Home, Soft White B11 Candelabra Light Bulbs 40W Eqv. 2 Pack

Love these lights
My husband is a little picky about our LED lights and connecting them to google. This is the only brand he will buy. He buys them online because it is a better deal than buying them in person. The brightness is great and they work well with google. They are super easy to install, but we had some light fixtures that were too shallow for this bulb. We also need to buy adapters for a few fixtures because they are set for odd sizes of bulbs. These bulbs are long lasting, which is great as well. They do not stand up to kids flickering lights with the switch, so it is recommended that switches be taped if that is an issues in your residence.

Will not connect to the Hubitat C-8 Hub
I had four of these connected just fine to my Hubitat C-7 hub using the Generic ZigBee bulb driver. I migrated to the new C-8 hub and shortly after two of these bulbs became disconnected. Those bulbs will now not reconnect, so I bought two new bulbs and still they will not connect either, or specifically they have issues trying to initialize to become connected, and if they do end up initializing, they work for about ten minutes before dropping off.I tried every trick to get them back on, rebuilding ZigBee network, pairing close to the hub, pairing close to repeaters… eventually they initialize but then will randomly drop off the network and not work again.This is a known problem with the C-8 Hubitat hub that still has not been resolved. These bulbs will still connect to my older C-7 hub without issue. The issue on the C-8 shows itself mostly with end devices, and these bulbs do NOT act as repeaters like most mains-powered bulbs will. So being only an end-device, these will have issues with the C-8 hub until they fix the problem.Other than that, they are great bulbs when they are working and connected.

Wild Ride of Frustration
I recently purchased the Sengled Zigbee Smart Bulb and let me tell you, it was a wild ride. First of all, the packaging was a nightmare. It took me 10 minutes just to figure out how to open the darn thing. And when I finally did, I was greeted with a tiny light bulb that looked like it belonged in a dollhouse. I mean, I know it’s a candelabra bulb, but come on, Sengled, give me something I can actually see!But okay, I was determined to make this work. I downloaded the Sengled app and started the setup process. And let me tell you, it was like navigating a maze. I had to connect to the hub, pair the bulb, create a room, name the bulb…it was all just a blur of confusion. And when I finally thought I had it all set up, the app crashed. Of course it did.But after some trial and error (and a few choice curse words), I finally got the bulb working with my SmartThings and Echo devices. And I have to say, it was pretty cool to be able to change the color of my light with just my voice. I felt like a wizard or something.However, there were a few hiccups along the way. Sometimes the bulb wouldn’t respond to my commands, and other times it would change to a completely different color than what I asked for. I mean, I love a good surprise as much as the next person, but not when it comes to my lighting.Overall, I’d give this product a solid 1 out of 5 stars. Sure, it’s a cool concept, but the execution is lacking. And let’s be real, if you’re going to spend money on a smart bulb, you want it to work seamlessly, not cause you endless frustration. So unless you’re a glutton for punishment (or just really love tiny light bulbs), I’d say steer clear of the Sengled Zigbee Smart Bulb.When it comes to selecting the best smart bulb, there are several parameters to consider, including:1. Compatibility: Make sure the smart bulb is compatible with the smart home ecosystem you are using, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit.2. Connectivity: Choose a smart bulb that supports the type of connectivity you need, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee.3. Brightness: Look for a bulb that offers the right level of brightness for your needs, measured in lumens. A typical 60-watt incandescent bulb produces around 800 lumens.4. Color temperature: Consider the color temperature range of the bulb, which is measured in Kelvin (K). Lower temperatures (2700-3000K) are warmer and produce a more yellow light, while higher temperatures (5000-6500K) are cooler and produce a more blue light.5. Color options: If you’re interested in colored lighting, choose a bulb that offers a wide range of colors and hues.6. Energy efficiency: Look for bulbs with high energy efficiency ratings, such as Energy Star certification, to save money on your energy bills.7. Control options: Consider how you want to control your smart bulb. Do you want to use an app on your smartphone, voice control, or a physical remote control?8. Brand and price: Choose a reputable brand that offers a good balance of features and price.9. By considering these parameters, you can select the best smart bulb for your specific needs and preferences.

Pairs with the hub, but not accessory
Nice bulbs for color and brightness, paired easily with Hubitat. Performs as intended, but apparently Sengled uses some protocol that precludes pairing with Lutron controllers. Description says Zigbee 3.0 but that is not the whole story. I will need to buy a Sengled smart dimmer, apparently.

Cumple lo que promete, pero ten en cuenta que la luz es naranja

These bulbs are great, easy to set-up and easy to use. Takes less than 10 mins to name all the bulbs and set everything up Works with Alexa and google. You need to have a good quality Wi-Fi router with a strong signal or these will keep dropping every few days, but as long as its a good quality connection, it will work flawlessly

Great working lights,