Gswitz Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 The more time saving devices I have, the less free time I have. It's proportional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I find that the people I know that have the smartphone connected house spend to much time fiddle around trying to make it work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Actually on-topic, I've been getting those new LIFX bulbs (one per month) until I now have four in my bedroom/office (one on the ceiling and the others in three different corners). Using an app on my phone I have them set to softly come on in the morning with a warm color, ramp up to fully on at the "coldest" (i.e., highest frequency) color during the work day, then slowly dim (at a warmer color) from around 8:30 pm until 10:30 pm when the three in the corners go out. When I go to bed I just turn off the last one and it's pretty much completely dark! This has really helped my sleep patterns. Sure, they can do colors and party tricks (like strobing or syncing to music), but I'm really happy with them just as white bulb replacements. I also have recently found that they have an SDK and a lively app development community, so I might just make my own app to control them for my phone. Cool! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/19/2019 at 6:46 PM, Starise said: . We have three Alexas scattered around the house. Expand Yes we know. ... "If someone goes off to work and forgets to turn the light off Alexa will use the timer to turn it off" Yes we know. ... " Alexa make it warmer". She raises my temp 2F. " Yes we know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 7:39 AM, craigb said: Actually on-topic, I've been getting those new LIFX bulbs (one per month) until I now have four in my bedroom/office (one on the ceiling and the others in three different corners). Using an app on my phone I have them set to softly come on in the morning with a warm color, ramp up to fully on at the "coldest" (i.e., highest frequency) color during the work day, then slowly dim (at a warmer color) from around 8:30 pm until 10:30 pm when the three in the corners go out. When I go to bed I just turn off the last one and it's pretty much completely dark! This has really helped my sleep patterns. Sure, they can do colors and party tricks (like strobing or syncing to music), but I'm really happy with them just as white bulb replacements. I also have recently found that they have an SDK and a lively app development community, so I might just make my own app to control them for my phone. Cool! ? Expand Too much technology for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) Still using these Ed? ? Edited November 20, 2019 by craigb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibbles Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I'm using these: I make them from my own ... yewww. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 @Wibbles Thanks a lot. I keep trying to blow out your candle .........................? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibbles Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 6:02 PM, InstrEd said: @Wibbles Thanks a lot. I keep trying to blow out your candle .........................? Expand You sound like my kind of girl.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 6:08 PM, Wibbles said: You sound like my kind of girl.? Expand I'm not going to touch this one.....................................................? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibbles Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 6:24 PM, InstrEd said: I'm not going to touch this one.....................................................? Expand That's what they all say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 6:33 PM, Wibbles said: That's what they all say. Expand Well if it is made of wax as you say and I get you all hot, you shall melt. I'm thinking of your well being ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 7:39 AM, craigb said: When I go to bed I just turn off the last one and it's pretty much completely dark! Expand Amazing what one can achieve using modern technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 8:14 PM, paulo said: Amazing what one can achieve using modern technology Expand Just think Alexa is recording you talking in your sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starise Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Can we find a way to play that back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 9:17 PM, InstrEd said: Just think Alexa is recording you talking in your sleep Expand Alexa is for wimps. I have a Danny instead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 11/21/2019 at 7:26 PM, Starise said: Can we find a way to play that back? Expand Maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 On 11/21/2019 at 8:13 PM, paulo said: Alexa is for wimps. I have a Danny instead.... Expand Thank you Paulo! I know now EXACTLY what to get certain friends for Christmas! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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