Customers regard the Smart Light Starter Kit with Google Assistant very favorably, particularly praising its ease of use, Google Assistant integration, and surprisingly good sound quality for its size. Many also appreciate the affordable price and the simple setup process. While some users experienced occasional connectivity issues or limitations in range and compatibility with other smart home systems, these concerns were less frequently reported than the positive feedback.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great intro/start to a smart home world
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Got this bundle on sale and absolutely love it! It was easy to set up. The Google Assistant also recognizes my kids' voices, which they love because they like to command music to be played or ask facts to finish their homework. Love that I can control the light via my phone also. For example, it has been very helpful to be able to cut the lights on before entering the home so that my young kids, and myself, do have to walk into a dark home.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great bundle
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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What I really like was the price- you are basically having a smart light bulb for $6!
It makes everything easy since the google mini is set up in the living and I can set up the lights at any percentage! Without getting up- I know lazy! I was also able to setup the google mini with my alarm system- and just creating commands like I’m leaving- lights are off- alarm is on!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great value but missing key feature
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This kit is a great value to start home lighting and add some smarts. The bulb can be paired with the Google Home Mini or directly to your phone. Obviously, doing it to the Mini makes most sense due to distance limitations and voice control. However, then you cannot use the C by GE app which allows timer automations. Google Assistant does not support this, so you cannot schedule bulbs to turn on/off. Other than this limitation, they work great. I have two minis and three C by GE bulbs and love them more than my old Echo Dot and Wink Bulbs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great bundle of products!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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You get the Google Assistant and a Smart Bulb together for a great price! I can just say "Hey Google" and I can turn the light on or off, I can ask Google to dim it or adjust the brightness. I can also just ask Google what the weather will be like tomorrow, or to set a timer for 12 minutes. All I have to do is say "Hey Google..." and whatever question I have.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simple and quick setup
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I gave this as a gift to a friend. I was a bit surprised at how easy the setup for this was, taking into account that a light bulb was included. I just had to download an app and it walked me through the entire process, including setting up the light bulb. This is an excellent way to make the first step towards a smart home. The sound quality of the Home mini is exceptional for the size of it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Google assistant
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Little Helper.
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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Bought this as a sales incentive for my guys at work and it was a nice little surprise for them. Pairs great with out without Android Phones, etc and will not you out with your day to day living. Setup of Google Home and Lightbulb was super easy, would highly reccomend to anyone looking for smart devices.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Google assistant
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great kit for a great price
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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What can I say? It's' a google home mini and a lightbulb designed to work with it. They work great. They're easy to setup and do exactly what you'd expect.
The lightbulb is not color changing (but at this price, that's pretty obvious) but it works great with little to no delay.
Just get it. It's the price of a lightbulb but includes the home mini with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Google assistant
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Love this Google Home Mini my first one came free with my Nest Thermostat. Liked it so well I ordered this one with the light bulb. The home mini works so much better then Siri and can give you so much information in just seconds. Works great with my nest and the light bulb so easy to turn light on or off or dim. Best of all this one was only $31 on sale.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Google - Smart Light Starter Kit with Google
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Love this thing!
I bought it while it was on sale for $35 which is a pretty good price, normally $55.
Comes with one GE light bulb which is already paired in the Home Google app. Nothing additional to download to make it work. Other brand name bulbs you'll have to download apps to make them work.
The setup process was very easy. Install the smart bulb and plug in the Google Home Mini in the same room. Since the bulb is Bluetooth-based, it will only work a short distance from the Google Home Mini. 1. Download the Google Home app to your iPhone, iPad or Android device. Upon opening the app, I saw a banner asking me to "Setup 1 Device". 2. The app walked me through setting up the Google Home Mini first. 3. The app then automatically asked me if I wanted to setup the bulb. It quickly found the bulb and added it to my Google Home profile.
Because I liked this so much I bought 3 more combo units (Home Mini & GE Bulb) and have them all over.
One of my favorite things is when I go to bed I tell the Home Google Mini "good night" and I have it set to tell me my reminders and weather for the next day. Then it asks what time I would like the alarm set for. I haven't been over sleeping since I put one of these in my bedroom.
Recommend to everyone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great little helper
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very easy set up and great price when I got it .great little speaker
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dimming, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2nd Google home mini and first smart bulb
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This is my second google home mini, they work great as long as you have internet of course. If you use google play for your music and movies then the line of google home devices are excellent for your media usage. They also control the light rather well. I dont have any more smart devices other than a google chrome cast and the mini makes good use of that as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for a gift
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Bought this as a gift and I was told it was just a great combination pack. Lights work great with voice control. I own multiple google homes in my home so I know exactly how this person feels when it comes to conviene of voice control. I’d definitely recommend this combo as a starter for anyone looking to get into starting out with their smart home.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dimming, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Our family loves this device! The light can be turned on and off, dimmed or brightened by commands to the home mini. The home mini is fun to play with while at the same time being very useful. It can play music and provide information. It is perfect. We bought it on sale during Black Friday making it even better.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dimming, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Daughter loves it
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My daughter uses this daily for lights and music!! My son even became a fan so I purchased one for him and decided I needed it as well. I already had the mini so I just purchased the lights and we all love that we can dim the lights, turn them off or on from anywhere in the room simply by saying Hey google dim the lights.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Worthwhile, Redunant Addition to a SMART Home.
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you are taking the first step toward a "Smart Home", you can dip your toe in the water with this.
Setup is easy, and after about five minutes you are ready to go. The light bulb performs as a light bulb should, yet is is controlled by Google Assistant. So, you can ask GA, "Hey Google, turn on the bedroom light", and by the time you are up two stairs, the bedroom light is on. This also give you the ability to turn the light on/off from just about anywhere. When you crawl into bed, just say, "Okay Google, turn off the lamp." If you need to get up in the middle of the night, there is no more groping for the lamp switch, just say, "Hey Google, turn on the lamp."
Now, you CAN accomplish the same with any of the "smart" outlets Best Buy sells, and replacing the bulb would probably be cheaper, but this package gets you a Google Home/Nest Mini WITH the bulb for just a few bucks more than buying the Mini by itself.
I have no idea how long the bulb will last, nor any clue as to energy savings, though LED bulbs are supposed to have a much longer life, and use a fraction of the electricity compared to an incandescent bulb.
Be prepared to have an alternative lighting option, since a loss of internet renders the bulb and the smart assistant useless until service is restored.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Google assistant
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use smart bulb
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Connected to my Google home and worked instantly! If you want to make scenes and routines, I believe you need to set it up with the C by GE app first and then connect it to Google Home. Once it was added to GH, I couldn't connect to it through the app. Not gonna dock any stars, but more of an FYI.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product!
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This is a great product. I recommend to everyone. I especially recommend it for people that have an interest in making life easier and those that love to rock out to some good tunes while cleaning and cooking. It has made my job of cleaning the kitchen and changing the music a snap.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dimming, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My first smart light
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my first purchase of a smart light. I already have a Google home and this is my second mini. This product was a easy setup and I love it. I can dim it, turn it off or on and also setup up to turn on when not at home. I absolutely love it. Will be buying more.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Google Home/Minis Are Wonderful
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I highly recommend the Google Home System. The minis have a great sound and it's so much more than music. Ask it for the weather, how to make something, etc. The light bulb makes your lamp turn on with just a "Hey Google, turn on the light". What could be simpler? Set up is a breeze.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dimming, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great smart home device
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I bought this for my husband after we decided that we wanted to use Google jones through out our house! I love that we don’t have to get out of bed to turn on and off the lights and that we can dim it so not to wake each other up! We will be getting these for the rest of our rooms