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Anyone here use Alexa for home lighting? How does that work?

We've got recessed lighting and I was thinking about getting bulbs compatible with Alexa but I don't really understand it how all that fancy stuff works. Do the bulbs themselves have something built into them to communicate with the Alexa so that when I say "Alexa, turn on living room lights" they just come on? Or do I need to buy a separate thing that acts as a middle man between Alexa and the bulbs? Also, is it even worth it? Or is just a fun little novelty thing that really doesn't serve much purpose?

Posted: 02/14/2018 at 09:51AM

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Anyone here use Alexa for home lighting? How does that work? -- Hurley09 02/14/2018 09:51AM

I use it for lamps that plug in ... -- vt90 02/14/2018 10:28AM

I have a plug adapter for Alexa and have it connected to -- HokieSignGuy 02/14/2018 10:56AM

We use a wall switch -- bigbadbird 02/14/2018 10:23AM

That's right, keep helping Skynet. ** -- HokieNoVA 02/14/2018 10:19AM

You can get a smart switch that's compatible. ** -- hoosnowahokie 02/14/2018 10:10AM

This would be the way to... turn it on via digital or analog. :-) ** -- HokieSignGuy 02/14/2018 10:33AM

It depends on the brand. Some require a separate hub (like Philips Hue) -- AbsolutVT03 02/14/2018 10:03AM

I have a variety of Phillips Hue Smart Lights, that are compatible with -- BayHokie 02/14/2018 09:59AM

I’m not a fan. -- vthokieq 02/14/2018 10:47AM

Also very pricey compared to some other brands that don't need hubs. ** -- AbsolutVT03 02/14/2018 10:56AM

Agreed, but then I don't believe those bulbs allow you to do other things -- BayHokie 02/14/2018 2:05PM

Get the wall switches. Use normal bulbs ** -- MEHOKIE 02/14/2018 09:54AM

Agreed. Easy to install. Use them constantly in the main living area. ** -- riosvt 02/14/2018 09:59AM

And they don't burn out... -- EDGEMAN 02/14/2018 11:30AM