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How To Stop Hue Lights Turning On After Power Outage [2025]

In Smart Lights by Tim Brennan

Have you ever wondered what happens with smart lights after a power outage? Well, if you have Phillips Hue lights and don’t make this change, they could ALL come back on. Even in the middle of the night, while you are sleeping. In this post, I will show you exactly what you need to do to prevent this from happening. …

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Philips Hue Play Vs Bloom Vs Go Vs Iris: Smart Light Playtime!

In Smart Lights by Tim Brennan

In this article, I will cover the differences between Hue Play Vs Bloom Vs Go Vs Iris. My goal is to help you choose the best light for your indoor living space. The Hue Accent Light Dilemma hilips Hue offers a variety of playful smart light options to add color, ambiance, and accent lighting to bedazzle key living spaces in …

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Philips Hue vs Shelly Vintage: Which Smart Edison Bulb Is Best?

In Smart Lights by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare six cool-looking retro LED smart filament bulbs: Philips Hue vs Shelly Vintage. In this corner, we have Goliath “Philips” Hue. And in the opposing corner is the underdog upstart “Shelly USA. “ Let’s get ready to rummmmmmmmble. Live Like A 1950’s Bank Manager hether you are into traditional style home décor or just want to …

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Can Alexa Control LED Strip Lights? Yup! Here’s How…

In Smart Lights by Tim Brennan

Can Alexa control LED strip lights? Well, I have recently been working to upgrade my home theater game and am planning on installing some LED light strips as bias lighting behind my TV to add to the other smart light in my apartment. This got me thinking about whether I will be able to control LED light strips using my …

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7 Best Smart Outdoor Lights in 2025 [for Porch, Yard & Patio]

In Smart Lights by Tim Brennan

In this post, I’ll review some of the best smart outdoor lights you buy today. They include some awesome lighting ideas for your porch, landscape, patio, pool, garden, and other outdoor living spaces. I’ll also give you the scoop on a few options to help increase your home security too. Without further ado, here are my picks for the seven …

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Philips Hue Calla vs Lily: What Smart Outdoor Light is Best?

In Smart Lights by Tim Brennan

Philips Hue Calla vs Lily: If you’re looking for the best Philips Hue outdoor lights to illuminate your yard, landscape, deck, or patio, you can find them right here. Hits the Spot Philips Hue Lily Phillips Hue Lily is the best outdoor spotlight you can buy for your yard. The starter pack includes three spots, yard spikes, and wiring required for …

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Are Smart Lights Worth It in 2025? [Reddit, Quora, Etc.]

In Smart Lights by Tim Brennan

In this article we ask a question for the ages: are smart lights are worth it? Worth what, you ask? Worth the price and trouble to set them up in your home or apartment. Our goal is to help shed a light on whether they worth the expense for YOU. They are to others as well.  The chatter on this …