Can this bulb be controlled using other home automation devices (controllers) or does it have to be the gateway?
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As far as I can tell it has to be the gateway. I have not seen any way to control it other than with the gateway. If you don't have the gateway a light switch will work with it. The default state for the bulb is on, so if the gateway stops working just turn the bulb socket off and on, and the bulb will turn itself back on without need of the gateway.
1113310
It can be controlled with other devices but it may not have been implemented yet. I have worked out the communication method that the app uses to communicate with the base and describe my findings here http://home.stockmopar.com/connected-by-tcp-unofficial-api/ .
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There's a python API for the lights here: https://github.com/therivenman/pygop , and a Java control here: http://home.stockmopar.com/connected-by-tcp-unofficial-api/ . Neither is official, but I used the Python API to connect the lights to my Nest fire alarm through IFTTT and it works fine. With scripting, you can likely connect the lights to about anything. I believe you still need the gateway to relay the commands to the actual bulbs though.
1113312
There is a plugin for the Vera home automation system that works quite well. The individual bulbs show up as dimmable lights and you can manipulate those with scenes, actions etc. You need to have the TCP gateway installed though.
694733
This device utilizes the Insteon protocol which I do not see listed on the Smartthings website. I do not believe the Smartthings hub will be able to operate this at this time.
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Only bought one and the app has to control group I believe ...to make sure look at YouTube I think I saw someone with 4 bulbs he was controlling 4 of them,now don't it was same brand of bulb!do your search like I did I really like it maybe future I buy another one
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You would also need the Wayne-Dalton wireless gateway WDHA-12R to interface/trigger a scene with the Veralite controller. That gateway will also interface with the Homelink garage door remotes built into many cars nowadays and trigger a scene with your Veralite zwave controller.
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This is just another switch that can be remotely controlled and has a limit on how many watts can be switched (as do all switches). It can be used for those eight bulbs if their total wattage does not exceed this limit.
512756
This CONTROLS a fixture in a space that doesn't have wiring for one. Not the way you are asking. So no.
1561383
Yes, more than one phone can control it. Only one phone can be tethered to it at a time though. If for example you left home your roommate will be able to control it with his phone once you're out of range and vice versa. Both of you will not how ever be able to connect and control the bulb simultaneously.
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This is not a wireless control. It is wired directly to the fan/light, controlling only the device it is connected to.
854629
Yes the HDE remotes seem to be interchangeable. I have the 9w & 3w bulb models and the remotes control either unit. They are IR remote controls so each bulb acts independently of the others. The settings are pretty simple though. I'm writing a review now.
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The router/controller that you get with a starter pack ( is attached to your wifi router) allows you to use as many devices that you want to control the individual bulbs. Once each bulb is registered with the "hub" it can be controlled by as many devices as you desire.
255248
great bulb but I have no idea about what a hue bridge is. From what I can learn any control of the on-off circuit should work regardless of what the load (a bulb in current case or could be a toaster, etc.) is.
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I'm trying to figure this out too. But from everything I can find. The answer is no. Mainly because the GE bulbs are Zigbee.
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Yes you can. I currently use my Revolv hub with two INSTEON bulbs with actions for them and I haven't had any problems.
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Ray. The short answer is no. Either the INSTEON HUB or the SmartLinc web controller would be required for web access to the bulb. The app requiresan actual web controller to link to. You would need either: http://www.smarthome.com/2242-222/INSTEON-Hub/p.aspxor http://www.smarthome.com/2412N/SmartLinc-INSTEON-Central-Controller/p.aspxto gain that web access.
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You need a gateway. They sell a gateway with two bulbs. You can THEN buy these extra bulbs and connect up to, I believe, 8 bulbs all together. The gateway needs to be plugged into not only an outlet but also to a router and/or modem. Make sure the extra bulbs you purchase are also TCP "Connect" and not just the TCP bulbs
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No, unfortunately it is not. You need to plug it in and all three lights turn on and off randomly, no way you can control it.
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It depends on what you want to do with it. If you're going to program it to automatically come on, etc., You'll need a controller like an isy99. If you want it to controll a light plugged into this receptacle from a switch then you need an insteon switch or remote.