Customer Ratings & Reviews

Spent all night trying to pair to c by ge app Then it wouldnt connect to the google home. Light is very dim and yellow toned.

Doesn't work with Alexa. Upon return the customer service rep confirmed that others had the same issue.

I should have known that I was getting what I paid for. Bulbs don't work without Google hub. Waste of money

I like these bulbs, even with the fact that I usually prefer daylight bulbs, I find these very good. Setup was easy, plug in google mini, download google home app and bulbs was discovered by itself. Followed prompts and installed them with preferred names and locations. I installed one bulb in my living room and other in my family room. This helps me secure my home even more and when turning lights on/off in two room’s remotely everyone thinks that I am home (I power them on remotely when my ring doorbell sends motion alert) even when I am miles away. Being able to control them from anywhere is plus, and fact that you can also dim them it's a big bonus. I just wish they were little bit brighter. Pros: Easy setup Remotely and voice operated Dimmable Adding security to your home Negative – really none (just brightness for my own taste) Not bright as I like them to be - deducted one start because of this

I was told on a Best Buy chat session that these bulb were capable of daylight 5000K brightness and they are not!

These bulbs were to go on and off with Google home and we couldn't get it to work.

This is my first experience with a Smart Light Bulb (or two, in this case), I like the idea and GE has a long term reputation for making quality lighting (though in recent years we've typically purchased other brands until now). My first impression on the quality of the light is that it's that 'soft white' light (almost a yellow but not) -- and after seeing the original bulbs (both are LED I believe) I will say that these bulbs definitely make the room seem more 'natural' or 'warmer' maybe, compared to what I had prior. Setting up the bulb was more of an issue. Part of the initial problem was my own fault, I took out the first bulb, placed it in the box as I installed the new bulb, then proceeded to take out the second bulb and replace it with the first bulb I took out (If you didn't catch the mistake, I didn't install the newer bulb in the second light because of the error in where I stored original) -- fortunately these bulbs are clearly labelled on the bulb itself so it is easy to fix that. The second, and larger problem, is the software setup is on the slightly "buggy" variety. First, the box I received had no paper instructions, but I could figure enough to download the app (and I have, possibly, an early release version). Another issue with software is it seems at least some "smart device" setup (namely, Alexa) steps seems to want some kind of "smart home hub" to talk to the bulbs, so I was not able to test that as it was not (to my knowledge) included (note: it is quite possible that the alexa software needed to be updated, but is not done yet). However, I was able to configure the bulbs in the "C by GE" app in the Google Play store, and here's what I was able to do: -Turn the bulbs on and off at 100% -If I added them to a "room", I could "dim" the lights by the app between 5% and 100% (in my experience, this is because it seems LEDs never dim below a certain level, perhaps they require a level of power to operate). -There was the ability to set up automation and that kind of thing, which will be nice However, perhaps the best part of these bulbs ( compared to my prior experience with "smart plugs" ) is that I can just flick the light switch once or twice and the light would come on, as opposed to the smart switch where it's either the app or I've got to reach to wherever it's plugged in to look for a button (which can be frustrating and has caused me injury in past).

doesn't work as suggested. can either work with c by ge app .. google home sync not working.

These did not work with Alexa. It says it does but it doesn’t work. Do not buy.

Paired one time with Google then wasn't able to reset to try to repair again

The GE C- Life light bulbs allows for complete control of your lighting situation with a number of options that almost seem endless and too numerous to mention in this review. It’s really nice to purchase a product that gives you more bang for your buck, more than what you anticipated and goes beyond your expectations; these light bulbs do just that. I was a little concerned when I first opened the box and didn’t see any setup instructions. However, shortly after attempting to connect them I realized the instructions weren’t necessary. It was a fairly simple process and almost felt natural. They are so simple to work and are bluetooth enabled. I simply download the free app, screwed them in, turned on the power and they practically did all the work. Not only are these bulbs perfect for any room, but they are super bright. I’ve actually unscrewed several other bulbs to allow the light from these bulbs to cover the entire room. I appreciate the ability to be able to dim the lights without the need for a dimmer switch. It’s perfect for family movie night. If you’re looking for affordable tech that allows you to take control easily, these are an easy simple solution that can make your life easier.

Horrible horrible horrible horrible horrible horrible

Not good, wouldn't connect to my Alexa not bright at all. Just not a good product.

I could not get these to work for me. They didn’t connect to my Alexa.

It’s a pain to do the setup and it doesn’t work with Alexa most of the times.

Could not get them to sync. Waste of money and time.

Not worth the time and additional expense of compatible device

These don't work with Google as advertised. Tech support doesn't know why.

Waste of purchase ... didnt work @ all ! I wld never buy again

These are the easiest smart home devices to set up so far. With my Google Home App, once you turn them on for the first time the app recognizes the new device and by following the prompts you are in business in about 90 seconds. It even slowly flashes the light you are connecting so you know for sure you are working with the one you intend to. My only complaint is that these are really yellow or warm. This is clearly indicated on the product packaging but they are more yellow than other "white" lights I have installed previously. So if you are looking for a bright "white" light source these might not do the trick. Otherwise they are great and I would recommend them.