Hi everyone. I recently started my Home Assistant journey by replacing Google Calendar and Keep Notes with Home Assistant. A couple of light bulbs burnt out and I want to replace them with bulbs that I can use exclusivity on Home Assistant and bypass the manufacturers app entirely. What brand should I look for?

These are standard wall mounted lights in my kitchen and my laundry room.

Edit: I’m looking to replace burnt bulbs anyway.

  • JelleWho@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    I got to be fair, I do agree here. Buy smart switches where possible. I have never had problems with those, while smart bulbs are sometimes inefficient, too dim, flicker at low brightness, and are more expensive.

    We have about 12 smart switches and 6 bulbs or so. From Sonoff and Athom.

    Another option we have is smart bulb with a smart switch. So you don’t turn the power off from the bulb. This is the worst of both worlds.