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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.
 
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Good switches
on September 7, 2018
Posted by: r8ter
from Iowa
Verified Purchase:Yes
These are a great replacement for standard light switches. I actually like these better then the tap switches
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
 
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Good bulbs, bad housing
on September 7, 2018
Posted by: r8ter
from Iowa
Verified Purchase:Yes
Save your money and just buy the bulbs separate. The housing is plastic and didn't fit well to the electrical box.
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Vary the brightness in your home with this 3000-lumen Philips Hue Cher LED ceiling light. Its dimmable feature lets you change lighting conditions for different moods and activities, and it works with a Hue Bridge hub for remote app-enabled operation. This 39W Philips Hue Cher LED ceiling light supports voice control via Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Home.
 
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Modern Lights
on September 7, 2018
Posted by: r8ter
from Iowa
Verified Purchase:Yes
These lights work just as well as any hue lights, This was the 2nd time I've purchased this model. Like the previous time I ordered them they arrived with the plastic shade broken, it's very flimsy. 2/3 I've purchased have had this same issue, they are small cracks that you don't see once installed, but they are there, and it's a packaging design problem.
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Connect this Nintendo NES Classic Edition console system to your television for hours of fun. The all-in-one system includes 30 favorite NES games such as Final Fantasy, Super Mario Bros and Mega Man 2. This Nintendo NES Classic Edition comes with an HDMI cable, controller and power adaptor for out-of-the-box gaming enjoyment.
 
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classic nintendo experience, falls short
on August 31, 2018
Posted by: r8ter
from Iowa
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I love classic nintendo games, and this has most of the best. It also comes with the classic experience of sitting 4 feet from your TV because the cables for the controllers are so short. You would think if nintendo was going to go through the effort of making a new batch of these, make the controller cord longer.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Control access to your garage with this Chamberlain MyQ Garage smart hub. It connects to your Wi-Fi router and lets you remotely control guest access for your existing garage door opener via the MyQ app. This Chamberlain MyQ Garage smart hub pairs with devices for seamless integration with lighting and security cameras.
 
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working well
on August 3, 2018
Posted by: r8ter
from Iowa
Verified Purchase:Yes
Durung the set up of this there was only 1 hiccup, on the android app it appeared to get stuck looking for the hub. I skipped past it and everything worked.. but only for about 10 min. I tried set up again and everything has worked well ever since. Been about a month now with no issues.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Feel the Force as you fight for galactic peace in your own home with the Lenovo Star Wars~: Jedi Challenges AR headset. Train as a Force-sensitive apprentice and unlock the knowledge of the Jedi Order. Learn to master the art of lightsaber duels, command troops against invading evil forces, and challenge your mind with Holochess. Plus, engage other players in intense 1-on-1 local multiplayer battles in the new Lightsaber Versus Mode.
 
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Better than expected
on July 27, 2018
Posted by: r8ter
from Iowa
Verified Purchase:Yes
This was actually better than I expected. Unfortunately this would get most enjoyment if you had two, which gets expensive.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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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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r8ter
 
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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r8ter
 
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
7 years, 7 months ago
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