This Old Nerd
November 7, 2022

Dimmers, switches, & remotes: Control your smart bulbs | S03E04

If you’re interested in smart bulbs, you need to be thinking about how to control them beyond an app. Smart lights need smart switches. We highlight a few and let you know how they work in the real world.

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Timecodes!
0:00 – Welcome
0:36 – Today’s Project
1:57 – Why we use Hue.
2:58 – Materials List
3:26 – Setting up switches, dimmers, and remotes
4:11 – Philips Hue Dimmer Explained
4:58 – RunLessWire Click for Philips Hue Wireless Dimmer Light Switch Explained
6:04 – Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch Explained
6:43 – Lutron Aurora Dimmer installation
7:29 – Comparing dimmers
8:56 – Partner Acceptance Rating
11:24 – Contact us!


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