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Take smart light with you with the portable Hue Go. From a splash of color to a mood-setting centerpiece, the Hue Go lets you set the perfect ambiance. Works as a standalone light or as part of your smart lighting system with the Hue Bridge (sold separately).
 
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5 out of 5
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2nd generation has improved
on November 22, 2019
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Verified Purchase:Yes
they finally changed the plug location so it isn't in the way as it sits on a table
Length of ownership: 25
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
4 out of 5
4
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
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Bring vintage style to your standard light bulbs with this fully dimmable smart light bulb featuring a coiled filament design. The smart bulb can be used with Bluetooth or connect to a Hue Bridge to unlock the full power of Hue, including automations and out-of-home control, sold separately.
 
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5 out of 5
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nice looks
on November 22, 2019
Posted by: r8ter
Verified Purchase:Yes
works as well as other hue bulbs, with a distinctive look
Length of ownership: 25
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
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4 out of 5
4
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3 out of 5
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Luigi~s invited to the towering Last Resort hotel, but when Mario and friends go missing, our green-clad hero will have to conquer his fears to save them! Slam, blow away, and vacuum up ghosts with the all-new Poltergust G-00, and join forces with Gooigi to overcome the puzzling contraptions and mischievous boss on each themed floor. And that~s just the Last Resort. Enter the ScareScraper for 8-player local wireless or online co-op gameplay. See if you can defeat all the ghosts, rescue all the toads, or clear other objectives before time runs out~in the ScareScraper! And for more mini-game madness, compete on teams at the ScreamPark! Whether you play with friends or wander the hotel alone, you~ll be sucked in by the atmospheric music and ghoulish d~cor of every cobwebby corner you explore. Why not take in the cinematic sights and sounds with a friend? In the main adventure, you and a friend can play together as Luigi and Gooigi in two-player co-op! Gooigi can walk on spikes, slip through tight spaces, and help Luigi overcome obstacles he can~t tackle alone. Never hurts to have a friend in this hotel; it may not be very spooky, but Luigi begs to differ!Accolades:Destructoid ~ "...one of the best times I've had with my Switch in 2019." 9/10The Hollywood Reporter ~ "It~s hard to not fall in love with Luigi~s Mansion 3."Game Informer ~ "a spooky delight for players of all experience levels." 8.5/10IGN ~ "...one of the funniest and most charming Nintendo games on the Switch yet." 8.3/10
 
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Fun game, controls are a little sloppy
on November 11, 2019
Posted by: r8ter
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I enjoy this game, it's a typical luigi's mansion game, but I've never been a big fan of the controls, but the story is top notch.
Length of ownership: 10
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make your lights smarter with this RunLessWire Click smart switch for Philips Hue. Intuitive controls make it easy to turn on, adjust shades and change the color of your smart lights without using an app. This RunLessWire Click smart switch has a simple self-powered design that offers easy wire-free installation.
 
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good concept, bad switch
on November 11, 2019
Posted by: r8ter
I bought 4 of these and swapped out a few of my switches, my wife hates them, and I strongly dislike them. I plan on switching them out with the lutron dimmer switch. While the concept of having these switches not use a traditional battery sounds great, I regularly have to click them over and over, sometimes 5 or 6 times for them to turn the lights on. Normally it's at least 2 clicks to turn a light on/off if the switch hasn't been used in as little as 4 hours.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
2 out of 5
2
Value
2 out of 5
2
Ease of Use
1 out of 5
1
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Extend your existing Hue Play light bar setup with the Play White and Color Ambiance light bar extension pack. This extension pack includes 1 color changing light bar and mounting hardware. Requires a Play light bar base kit with power supply (sold separately). Create a wash of colorful light with the sleek design of the Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Select preset scenes with dynamic effects or create your own in the Hue app. Lay it horizontally on the floor or stand it vertically on a cabinet or shelf. Create a TV backlight by mounting it to the back of the TV with the included mounts to enhance your home theater setup. Connect to a Hue Sync box (sold separately) to create immersive lighting experiences that sync in real time to your favorite movies, music, and video games. Hue lights can sync with music when you pair them with your Spotify account or listen to music using Samsung SmartThings in the Galaxy smartphone app. Take gaming to a whole new level when you sync Hue lights with Razer Chroma LED accessories and Corsair iCUE products. Requires a Hue Bridge (sold separately). Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world.
 
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4 out of 5
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Easy install, good light
on October 27, 2019
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Verified Purchase:Yes
I am glad they offer extensions for this product line, but do wish there were cable extensions as well.
Length of ownership: 27
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
4 out of 5
4
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
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This base kit includes 2 color changing Hue Play light bars, mounting hardware, and 1 power supply with plug. Create a wash of colorful light with the sleek design of the Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Select preset scenes with dynamic effects or create your own in the Hue app. Lay them horizontally on the floor or stand vertically on a cabinet or shelf. Create a TV backlight by mounting them to the back of the TV with the included mounts to enhance your home theater setup. Connect up to 3 light bars with one power supply (extension kits sold separately). Connect to a Hue Sync box (sold separately) to create immersive lighting experiences that sync in real time to your favorite movies, music, and video games. Hue lights can sync with music when you pair them with your Spotify account or listen to music using Samsung SmartThings in the Galaxy smartphone app. Take gaming to a whole new level when you sync Hue lights with Razer Chroma LED accessories and Corsair iCUE products. Requires a Hue Bridge (sold separately). Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world.
 
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4 out of 5
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Looks nice, good light
on October 27, 2019
Posted by: r8ter
Verified Purchase:Yes
I used these to put in a drop ceiling. worked out well and white blends in. Only negative is that even though this product is all white, the mounts included in the box are still black
Length of ownership: 27
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
4 out of 5
4
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Range Extender boosts your WiFi to the extreme with speeds up to 3Gbps. From your garage to the backyard, eliminate WiFi dead zones and extend WiFi range to hard-to-reach areas of your home. Add-on to your existing router/gateway/ISP gateway and get the entire benefit of mesh networking; one network name, seamless roaming and a dedicated backhaul.
 
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Working well so far
on October 20, 2019
Posted by: r8ter
Verified Purchase:Yes
Added this in AP mode to extend coverage in my house. Was pretty easy to set up, but the user interface to set this up is pretty clunky
Length of ownership: 27
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Value
4 out of 5
4
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good wizarding movie
on October 6, 2019
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the fantastic beasts series has been pretty good, but not quite as good as the harry potter. You don't have a connection to the characters as you did with HP
Length of ownership: 69
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customize your Nest Cam outdoor security camera with this beige Wasserstein silicone skin. Its neutral tone lets it blend in with its surroundings, and it comes with a separate silicone skin for the Nest Cam's magnetic mount. This Wasserstein silicone skin's simple slip-on design makes it easy to install and remove.
 
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good fit
on October 6, 2019
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It takes a little manipulation to get the cover on exactly where it needs to be but once it's there it has a good fit and looks OEM.
Length of ownership: 72
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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it works
on October 6, 2019
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easy to get, redeem, and apply to your account. Nice way to keep your credit card off your PS4
Length of ownership: 18
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Range Extender boosts your WiFi to the extreme with speeds up to 3Gbps. From your garage to the backyard, eliminate WiFi dead zones and extend WiFi range to hard-to-reach areas of your home. Add-on to your existing router/gateway/ISP gateway and get the entire benefit of mesh networking; one network name, seamless roaming and a dedicated backhaul.
 

I currently have the Nighthawk AC2300. Can this extender be solely used for my SMART HOME devices, such as RING DOORBELL and MOTION LIGHT CAMERAS and etc and does it have it's own unique "PASSWORD"?

yes, you could set this up so that it has it's own unique SSID's and password to only join certain devices
6 years, 7 months ago
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Extend your existing Hue Play light bar setup with the Play White and Color Ambiance light bar extension pack. This extension pack includes 1 color changing light bar and mounting hardware. Requires a Play light bar base kit with power supply (sold separately). Create a wash of colorful light with the sleek design of the Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Select preset scenes with dynamic effects or create your own in the Hue app. Lay it horizontally on the floor or stand it vertically on a cabinet or shelf. Create a TV backlight by mounting it to the back of the TV with the included mounts to enhance your home theater setup. Connect to a Hue Sync box (sold separately) to create immersive lighting experiences that sync in real time to your favorite movies, music, and video games. Hue lights can sync with music when you pair them with your Spotify account or listen to music using Samsung SmartThings in the Galaxy smartphone app. Take gaming to a whole new level when you sync Hue lights with Razer Chroma LED accessories and Corsair iCUE products. Requires a Hue Bridge (sold separately). Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world.
 

Does any part of the assembly get hot ???

It should get warm, but not so hot that you can't hold your hand on it
6 years, 8 months ago
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Did you know Philips Hue smart bulbs are only active when the light switch is in the on/up position? If the switch is accidentally turned off or Wi-Fi connection is lost, the Philips Hue smart bulbs no longer operates from any control source (wireless app, remote, or voice). The Aurora ~Always Ready~ Smart Bulbs Dimmer is the first and only solution that ensures your Hue smart bulbsare kept in ~ready mode. Its elegant, intuitive, easy-touch dimming aesthetic allows anyone to control the lights, even if they don~t have the app.
 

Which version of the Hue bridge do I need in order to program Aurora in the Hue app?

Version 2
6 years, 9 months ago
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This base kit includes 2 color changing Hue Play light bars, mounting hardware, and 1 power supply with plug. Create a wash of colorful light with the sleek design of the Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Select preset scenes with dynamic effects or create your own in the Hue app. Lay them horizontally on the floor or stand vertically on a cabinet or shelf. Create a TV backlight by mounting them to the back of the TV with the included mounts to enhance your home theater setup. Connect up to 3 light bars with one power supply (extension kits sold separately). Connect to a Hue Sync box (sold separately) to create immersive lighting experiences that sync in real time to your favorite movies, music, and video games. Hue lights can sync with music when you pair them with your Spotify account or listen to music using Samsung SmartThings in the Galaxy smartphone app. Take gaming to a whole new level when you sync Hue lights with Razer Chroma LED accessories and Corsair iCUE products. Requires a Hue Bridge (sold separately). Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world.
 

Is each light controllable separately or does the set act as one light?

Each light can be controlled separately.
6 years, 11 months ago
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This base kit includes 2 color changing Hue Play light bars, mounting hardware, and 1 power supply with plug. Create a wash of colorful light with the sleek design of the Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Select preset scenes with dynamic effects or create your own in the Hue app. Lay them horizontally on the floor or stand vertically on a cabinet or shelf. Create a TV backlight by mounting them to the back of the TV with the included mounts to enhance your home theater setup. Connect up to 3 light bars with one power supply (extension kits sold separately). Connect to a Hue Sync box (sold separately) to create immersive lighting experiences that sync in real time to your favorite movies, music, and video games. Hue lights can sync with music when you pair them with your Spotify account or listen to music using Samsung SmartThings in the Galaxy smartphone app. Take gaming to a whole new level when you sync Hue lights with Razer Chroma LED accessories and Corsair iCUE products. Requires a Hue Bridge (sold separately). Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world.
 

We bought three of these for behind our large tv. They were installed by best buys geek squad. When put behind the TV first, they made a mistake and they had to get them off and on again. Maybe that's why they keep falling off? How can I fix it?

If geek squad installed I would call them and have it fixed. If they took them off and put them back on again, they will need new 3M adhesive strips.
6 years, 11 months ago
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 

Is it legal to remove original light switch (making HOT/Live wire always on). Put a wall plate and add this Hue switch on?

Code will tell you where you need to put the switches, as long as you don't cover up a switch and not replace it then you should be fine.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 

hello, my electrician just installed white ambiance lighting and the bridge- it works great, however he is using regular, home depot dimmer, switch, it turns on and off, but the dimmer not working with these lights? Do i need this dimmer?

no, a normal dimmer will actually harm these bulbs and cause them to fail sooner. You need a hue dimmer
7 years, 6 months ago
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 

can this switch be ganged up with other switches

yes
7 years, 6 months ago
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 

Do you have to buy hue bulbs or will it work with any bulbs?

This only works with hue bulbs or "friends of hue"
7 years, 6 months ago
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Automate your lights for peace of mind. Now expand Hue to your outdoors. The Ludere security light can be connected to your existing Hue bridge to get all the features like away from home control, geofencing and scheduling.
 

What is the power source, is wiring required or is it wireless?

wiring is required
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