Customer Ratings & Reviews

We got these for some older table lamps and they are easy to control. I'm a huge fan of using bulbs to create warmer environments, so we like to warm up the room by lowering the Kelvin when possible. Just say no to high Kelvin, cold, harsh, overhead pot lighting! You may think you need it to see, but it makes everything, and everyone, look washed out. Glam and cozy up your spaces with these lights instead.

I was skeptical at first because I had previously been using LIFX bulbs at my sisters during my last visit. So in my mind it was LIFX or nothing. But since stock of the 1100 lumen LIFX bulbs had been out of stock for some time i got tired of waiting. Now these aren’t perfect but they’re certainly not the worst compared to some other cheaper brands you can find at your local Walmart. For this review do note I am using both bulbs in lamps in the same room. So I’ll be reviewing based off using both. Also do note these are wifi bulbs not Bluetooth. App: The app I’d say is 8/10. It’s really easy to use, the setup on my trash DSL wifi was way faster than my old Geeni app setup. No flashing bulb and super slow install times. It’s likely you’ll have to install a firmware update for the bulbs but it took seconds, not minutes. Automation settings are pretty good, a little cumbersome when you’re trying to edit them because it’s so many clicks to get through it, but this is UI issue that can be fixed in future updates. Color wheel selection, I am pretty partial to LIFX app UI when it comes to their color wheel or band layout. GE has a giant color circle that you tap and drag certain areas of color to achieve the color you’re looking to get. I’ll get into more of that in the vibrance area below. Selecting the color is just ok BUT again this is a UI app issue NOT an issue with the bulb. It’s still better than Geeni and any other ones you can use thus far minus LIFX. Other than that the app works better than expected. Brightness: For all your white and warm lighting needs these are great. Cool white to warm soft amber light these are quite bright. There is a section of the app that controls the white light vibrancy, it is separate from the main color wheel. This was a great UI addition and makes using normal light to color light very easy and non complicated. Color Depth & Vibrance: When shopping for multicolor lighting, everyone is looking for color vibrance and saturation, brightness and well a full spectrum of color. If I was to rate the overall vibrancy of all the colors as a whole I’d give this 8.5-9/10 and here’s why: Blues - the entire blue spectrum from deep to light to teal and aqua colors are all very saturated and vibrant. 10/10 Reds - As with the blues, the reds are also extremely saturated, bright and vibrant, and a relatively excellent spectrum. Deep red to hot pink to magenta you’ll be able to achieve quite a few red colors. 9/10 Orange - the orange spectrum is good when you can nail it on the color wheel. Because it’s a wheel of color as opposed to a band with a slider and orange being a small area of the wheel compared to your blues, reds, and green area; it can be a little irritating to get the right orange. However, once you figure out how to drag the color selector right you can achieve deep warm orange to a light amber color. Again this is a UI issue that GE can address in a future app update, this isn’t a bulb issue. 6.5-7/10 Purples - The weakest of the bunch and completely incomparable to LIFX purple achievement. This may be again due to the UI of the app itself and not necessarily the capability of the bulb itself. Purples are very light, not very saturated in color nor vibrant. The spectrum for purples is cumbersome to achieve as a whole. But you can still get them they just are to me a bit flat. Which is kind of a huge bummer. However this may also be fixed by a UI update to the app. 2/10 Green: the green color spectrum here is pretty good! It’s not the largest part of the color wheel but I’ve been able to get a good neon, light green, and relatively deep green. I do wish it would do like a sage green color or some darker type greens for better ambient usage of this color. However I’d say it’s pretty good thus far. This again is potentially a UI issue with the app and how you select color with the color wheel. 6.5-7/10 Yellows: like the purples this was a weak color among the bunch. Lacking in vibrancy and saturation as well as overall spectrum. Potentially also a UI issue with the color wheel selection. I’d give this 2/10. So overall, C by GE Direct Connect are great lights, they do connect via wifi as opposed to Bluetooth. The Bluetooth connect ones are just C by GE, if it doesn’t have direct connect in the name then it’s not a wifi version. The Bluetooth versions are trash don’t get them. These are a way better buy! How they compare to LIFX, well they’re a strong competitor but are definitely not quite on their level yet and this mainly has to do with the app not the bulb itself. The bulbs themselves are good, the color selection within the app needs to be looked at and changed. This doesn’t mean they aren’t usable, they’re usable and worth the purchase since LIFX can’t get it together with their supply chain availability. Would I purchase an 1100 lumen c by GE direct connect... yes is priced appropriately. Overall I’d give this product a 4.5/5 stars if I could!

I recently added the Bluetooth light bulb to my home, and I'm genuinely impressed with its capabilities and the convenience it brings. This isn't just a light bulb; it's a versatile lighting solution that offers an incredible amount of control right from your smartphone. What truly stands out is the intuitive phone interface. From the moment I downloaded the companion app, setting up and connecting the bulb was a breeze. The app itself is well-designed and incredibly user-friendly, making it easy to navigate through all the features. The flexibility this bulb offers is its greatest asset. I love having the power to completely customize my lighting experience. The timer options are a fantastic addition, allowing me to schedule lights to turn on or off at specific times, which is perfect for waking up gradually or ensuring lights are off when I leave the house. But the real game-changer is the ability to select color options, including the warmth of the light. Whether I want a vibrant blue for a party atmosphere, a soft, warm white for relaxing in the evening, or a crisp, cool white for reading, this bulb delivers. Adjusting the warmth of the light is particularly useful, as it allows me to create the perfect ambiance for any mood or activity. Overall, this Bluetooth light bulb has exceeded my expectations. It's a simple yet powerful upgrade that truly enhances the functionality and comfort of my living space. If you're looking for an easy way to add smart lighting with extensive customization options, I highly recommend giving this a try!

I'm thrilled to share my exceptional experience with the Cync GE Smart Light Bulbs. Not only did they live up to their promises, but they've also brought a significant improvement to my daily life, particularly for my wife who suffers from migraine headaches. Setting up the bulbs was a breeze, thanks to the user-friendly Cync app and the clear instructions provided. The whole process took me about 20 minutes, and I was impressed by how seamlessly they integrated with my existing smart home system. The most impressive feature, in my opinion, is the ability to dim the lights. My wife often experiences intense sensitivity to light during migraine episodes, and being able to adjust the brightness to a comfortable level has been a huge relief. The dimming feature allows us to create a soothing atmosphere that helps alleviate her symptoms. It's amazing to see how something as simple as lighting can make such a significant difference in her daily life. But that's not all - the Cync GE Smart Light Bulbs have worked perfectly for me since installation. The color temperature and brightness options are fantastic, and the energy efficiency is impressive. I've noticed a significant reduction in my energy bills, which is always a bonus! I'm blown away by the performance and features of these bulbs. They're not only easy to use but also incredibly effective in improving our daily lives. If you're considering smart lighting solutions, I highly recommend giving Cync GE Smart Light Bulbs a try. In conclusion, the Cync GE Smart Light Bulbs are an absolute winner in my book. They're easy to set up, offer exceptional performance, and provide a game-changing solution for those who struggle with light sensitivity due to migraine headaches or other conditions. I'm thoroughly enjoying this product and would recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and innovative smart lighting solution.

Very affordable smart bulbs if you find a good deal (I did). Works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. No apple HomeKit compatibility. Setup in theory is easy. The app steps are very intuitive. But in practice it is annoying. The lights suddenly lose connectivity or just disappear from the app. Have to reset the lights using a long on-off-on procedure as described on their website. All these headaches only when setting up. Once setup they seem to work fine. They remember their last color when switching off and on (both from app, smart switch or just the power switch). They seem not to be affected by internet outages. Happy so far. Especially for the price I got them for.

These are easy to use and set up. They work well with the app and other Cync products.

Colors are really cool, easy set up and use with Alexa. Percent of light is also a great feature. Only 4 stars because multiple lights Bluetooth set up gets weird. My Alexa app will only recognize 2 out of 4. Have get to resolve the issue.

I love the light bulbs. Cheaper than the Philips ones but these can be hard to integrate into the Google system even out of the box. I've had several GE Lighbulbs in the past and at that time I used the CbyGE app (now Cync). You add it on the app and then sync your account on the Google Home app. Well, that has since changed. You can directly add the bulbs from the Home app now. Excited won't have to troubleshoot issues on 2 seperate apps, I chose to add directly from the Home app. PITA if I must say. It sees the bulbs quite alright but it will not blink when selected. I did this for all 4 bulbs and got the same results then I had to factory reset it (remember these are new bulbs and haven't been used before). After doing so, I was able to start the addition only to get to the "add to a room" part and then get an error on the final lap. All to say I eventually had to go the old route for these bulbs which was to add it first on the Cync app then move in to the google app. Not as seamless as one would think. What I dislike the most about the Cync app is the scenes setup. Even after setting a schedule, time after time, these bulbs decide to have a mind of their own. Either come on 2PM in the morning or randomly go off 7:15PM in the evening. When it works, it's great, when it starts to play the light switch game with you, can be frustrating. (I think my Kasa light bulbs have held up better - not had to do any work on them since installing way back 2020)

I haven’t experienced any of the setup / connection issues as other recent reviewers. Have 4 light strips and 8 A19 bulbs, zero issues connecting through the C by GE app. Note that while you do connect the bulbs to your WiFi during setup, the app on your phone connects through Bluetooth. I personally find the app easy to use and rather functional. You can group lights together, create “scenes” having various lighting configurations, put lights on a schedule. The lights themselves have full RGB and color temp adjustments in addition to brightness. They emit a pleasant light across the color spectrum and brightness level (daylight at 100% brightness is rather intense though). Not sure what more you could want from smart lighting. For the current price ($10 per light compared to $30 per light for Hue) you can’t go wrong

These have great color options and very easy to set up. Definitely an affordable option.

The app lacks in customization options when compared to Phillips Vue but at the same time is far more affordable. It gets the basic done but if you’re trying to have a dance party with the bulbs syncing up to your spotify playlist, then go with Phillips Vue. You can still change colors, adjust brightness and setup routines with the cync app which is more than enough for most users including me.

The price for the lights are a deal. Easy to install the app to your phone. You csn connect to alex which was perfect for me. I have had a few issues with the lights turning on by them self or disconnecting once in a while but its not hard to reconnect or turn tge liggts back off.

Love these light bulbs. I have them in all my rooms. Colors are bright and vibrant. I love the range from warm light to cool. Super easy to use and connects well with both Alexa and Google mini.

Bulbs have been great annd Easy to install. Connect to my iPhone with ease. Highly recommend item.

Easy to hook up and very bright. I like the functionality and appreciate the value compared to Hue bulbs. Honestly the -1 comes from the app, which is simultaneously both clunky and not very detailed... really limited on what you can do, and many useful features cannot be activated automatically. Also no widget, which blows my mind.

Lots of features and very user friendly app. My customer was very pleased with them.

I now have 40 of these lights on my patio, deck, 7 lamps, kitchen, hallways, french door accent lighting, entry door, porch, garage, and closets. I’ve programmed 7 basic colors. One for each day of the week. A major game changer that gives my house multiple personas with my voice, app, or scheduled routines. My overnight guests are given the option of choosing their favorite color. I love these lights !

Very nice lights, nice coloring, app easy to use and manage, easy set up.

Love them however you need to get an adapter if you want to control it using the Apple home app . Have to use the GE app . Surprised with how easy it is to control so many colors . You can program them to turn on at certain times automatically (I have them turn on early in the morning to help wake me up for work, also when the sun goes down)

These work great with our Alexa. I’m not really excited about Alexa, but my wife likes it and these bulbs are great. It’s fun for the kids to change the colors to match the seasons like Halloween or Christmas.