Samsung - SmartThings A19 Smart LED Bulb - White
Model: GP-LBU019BBAWU
SKU: 6348264
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Customers are enthusiastic about the SmartThings White A19 Smart LED Bulb's ease of use, brightness, and compatibility with SmartThings. Many appreciate its affordability and straightforward setup process. However, some users point out the need for a separate hub and occasional connectivity issues. The energy efficiency and automation features also receive positive feedback.
----- Summary ----- Pros: - Dimmable - Scheduled/automated lighting - Controllable via app or voice - Energy Efficient Cons: - None ----- Review ----- Setup: In the box, you will find the SmartThings Smart Bulb and the instruction/safety information. After downloading the SmartThings app, I replaced a standard lightbulb in one of my lamps at home with the Smart Bulb, then I turned the lamp on. The Smart Bulb flashed twice, which is the indication that the bulb is ready to pair. From there, I just used the SmartThings app and its easy on-screen instructions to pair the Smart Bulb. Once complete, the bulb flashed once, and it was ready to go. I cannot imagine the process being any quicker or easier. Design: Although the Smart Bulb is shaped like a standard lightbulb, the bottom half, even beyond the screw, is made out of a metallic material. The top half is plastic, like many other LED bulbs. The light produced by the Smart Bulb is just as good as a standard lightbulb, if not better, and the incorporation of LED in the Smart Bulb makes it more energy efficient than standard bulbs. In addition, the ability to schedule lighting or receive alerts if the lights are accidentally left on can further assist with saving electricity. Features: The Smart Bulb enables a variety of different features that a standard lightbulb cannot provide. For example, the integration with the SmartThings app allows for automation or scheduling. My Smart Bulb is set to turn on automatically at a certain time each day. However, it is also possible to turn on the Smart Bulb when a SmartThings supported motion sensor detects movement. With Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, the Smart Bulb can be controlled with voice, including turning on/off the bulb or dimming/brightening it. I have found that all these features work flawlessly for me. Verdict: Looking to get more out of your lightbulbs? Something seemingly as simple as a lightbulb can provide more than just light. After my positive experience with the Smart Bulb, I plan to replace all my standard bulbs at home to enable even more automation and convenience. I would recommend giving one a try to see what a Smart Bulb can do for you.
Posted by Kelby
The positive is that it was easy to link this bulb to my hub. The negative is that it physically broke in 6 months. I used it in a partially enclosed fixture in my back yard and one day the glass separated from the metal base. I had to use a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the base from the socket. I tried to place a warrantee with Samsung but was denied. I didn't try to appeal as it took too much time as it was for a $10 light bulb.
Posted by JohnB
=== The Review === The SmartThings Smart Bulb, for the price group it's in, is a simple and nice smart bulb. Its brightness level is acceptable and normal (~800 lumen), it's dimmable, and it can be scheduled to turn on or off easily via the easy-to-use SmartThings app. Voice control is possible as well through the Google Assistant/Google Home app and Samsung Bixby AI assistant (for Samsung phone owners). Compared to other smart bulbs that connect via a hub, however, I found one feature to be missing - bulb statistics such as Power Consumption, Online Time, Power Cycles, and Power. This isn't a critically important feature but it would've been nice to include inside the SmartThings app. With that said, the bulb works well and it carried out its essential duties very well including automation commands. The pricing is good value as well. Good stuff. _____ *Pros: -Easy installation and setup. -Also compatible with Google Assistant/Google Home & Samsung Bixby. -Dimmable between 1% to 100%. -$9.99 is great price for a smart LED bulb. -Stable & reliable connection & operation inside my home. -I like the 2700K color. It blends well with my other lighting around the house. _____ *Neutral: -I wish it was a bit brighter, like 1000 lumen. -Can't be placed too far away from the SmartThings hub. _____ *Cons: -Doesn't show detailed bulb statistics.
Posted by optimummind
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