Google Home Mini & GE C-Life Smart Bulb Setup

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Google Home Mini & GE C-Life Smart Bulb Setup

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5 жыл бұрын

To add smart lights to your home it usually takes a bunch of new devices. With the Google Home Mini and the GE C-Life Light Bulbs you can setup your light bulbs in no time!
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@Sammy5261 4 жыл бұрын

5:02 i like how you muted it so you wont activate our googles, big respect

@andreisotnas4605 3 жыл бұрын

his transition sound effects are she T though.

@Livmanny 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for turning down the audio when you said “hey google” lmao I turned my volume down so it didn’t turn mine on but realized you did it for me!!!

@Godfather9814 3 жыл бұрын

For some odd reason even though I did the same steps my google home app keeps saying there isn’t a device while it is clearly turned on and right next to the mini

@oyinkansolaabayomi7502 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@thundergod7480 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@jashjasani5045 2 жыл бұрын

I have same problem

@thundergod7480 2 жыл бұрын

@@jashjasani5045 you have to factory reset it

@piratestudiosproductions 2 жыл бұрын

@@thundergod7480 did that too

@ImHim200 4 жыл бұрын

I didnt even realise that you muted yourself when you said hey google because I muted you before but then read the comments and realized that you did it for us. Thank you sir. Respect to you.

@ferpot 5 жыл бұрын

Turning down the audio when you said "hey Google" was the most considerate and sweetest thing man and just for that I'm subscribing. Thank you.

@milanm8363 5 жыл бұрын

Fernando Bustos-Escobar this same exact comment is on every single video by this guy

@gfoster55102 5 жыл бұрын

I am very happy with the GE - C smart light bulbs. It works fantastic with my Google Home Mini.

@c-rockbullykennels5031 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on a smart lock thats work with Google home with out another hub like smart things or other ones thanks or tell me which one work with Google or alexa without a video

@nathanael2814 4 жыл бұрын

I love how short your intro is

@urd4651 3 жыл бұрын

very clear and helpful! cheers mate!

@mikethemicguy 5 жыл бұрын

7:02 I have Finding Nemo playing on the TV and Dory yells “Light Please!” At this exact moment 😂😂😂

@jamierussjr 5 жыл бұрын

Mike The Mic Guy 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@itsspencer2760 4 жыл бұрын

Mike The Mic Guy LOL

@1607trojan 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I currently have Philips Hue for lights and Google Assistant for speaker. Don’t want to add more hubs for different brand lights so this seems like a good option. Do they also work with the “Sonos Speaker” with google assist or does it have to be a google mini or google display?

@techtalkwithnii-odai7939 4 жыл бұрын

Thanx Bret is a good one👍🏿

@hbpkrr 5 жыл бұрын

I have one of these bulbs and plan to buy more, they were the easiest to set up with my google.

@alexanderliczner 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm a big fan and I hope you answer my question. Will of smart bulb work in a touch sensor dimmer? Because I have one in my basement ceiling and I want to add a smart bulb. Thank you😊

@dr.arvindkumar 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome review

@Josh_Quinonez 5 жыл бұрын

Great video man. Thanks👍

@TechWithBrett 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DrohneschweizCh 5 жыл бұрын

If I got a Philip hue do you think I should also use this lights ?

@peeandvinegar 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought Globe lightbulbs and I’m wondering if I can use Google Home to control them? It says it works with Google Assistant.. is that the same thing? It also says you have to download the Globe App, but I want ones that’s work with Google Home

@Pens724 5 жыл бұрын

I have some of these in our home also, and they have worked well. We did have one issue where the bulb wouldn't connect. We turned off the lamp, removed the bulb and allowed it to sit while we went out for a bit. After returning, I re-installed the bulb, and had to reset it via online directions (very easy). Afterwards I reconnect the bulb in the Google home app and it's back to normal.

@TechWithBrett 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you found a fix!

@anthonylevell5220 4 жыл бұрын

After set-up does your phone have to be in the room with you in order for the google mini to turn off the desk lamp?

@danielnixon1995 4 жыл бұрын

Can you manually turn off and on the lamp like you normally would too with a smart bulb? Or do you have to always use google/the app?

@captainsparkle-fingers2744 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I got 2 sets of these lights and it was pretty simple to set-up without needing a separate hub..

@laurenhaffman2629 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the same bulb, but it says not found on google mini. Can u tell me how to set up?

@peterades9482 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Brett. I have a long question to ask. I live in a One Bed Unit I have a Google Home Mini If I decide to by a GE C Bulbs will they work in my Bedroom and Lounge room ? My Mini picks up my key commands from any room in my unit ?. I love your Videos they are great :-)

@markwbianchi 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip with different names for the bulb as I think that was causing problems turning the lights on and off. Do you or anyone know colour range names for a bulb? I ask my bulb to be warm white and it's only about 60% warm white and can't find or request the light to go to the most yellow range without it going yellow in colour?

@sinistersweet5236 5 жыл бұрын

I cant set it up to work with my google home mini. I can only get it to work in the app. Nothing shows up in my discover feed, and I can't link my GE C account to my google account.

@lirevengeil 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@kalebelzey4916 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@raulmontemayor1164 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@terrielang6730 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@nathanmilhorn5430 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@coachsaldana5708 4 жыл бұрын

What if you have a lamp with 3 bulbs? How would you set this up to control them?

@jenniferfisher1743 Жыл бұрын

Can the lightbulb be used in an outdoor porch light? Also, is their a way to set a schedule to turn the light on and off.

@natalia95112 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Brett! Whenever I try to set a music alarm on my Google home, it always jacks up the volume to 40% and then plays the song. Is there any way I can fix this?

@woofinu 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review. One thing you didn't discuss: Is it possible to use Google Mini voice command to change the C Sleep light temperature (not brightness or dimness)?

@mysterious8058 5 жыл бұрын

woofinu yes u can

@mennyswap4280 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my lord after this video its so easy i was trying to use the c by ge app with the home app i was actually lost thank you

@TechWithBrett 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found the solution!

@mauriceknight2124 5 жыл бұрын

I tried the C Sleep bulbs and they will only work on the warm setting with Google home. I could not change to cool tone

@melissaavitia1982 5 жыл бұрын

Would one google mini control all the lights in the house? Or does eash room need its own google mini to function? Also, what's the difference between the google home and the google mini?

@LEMUSA77 4 жыл бұрын

For a sec @ 1:41, I felt like he was reviewing food instead of light bulbs. Lighting Facts instead of Nutrition Facts. 🤔😂💡

@thomaswbutzin2697 4 жыл бұрын

i had my smart lites set up had to buy a new router and reset my hub/google home n mini. That went fine but when I tried to reset my lites I could not get them back to factory setting. Contacted the GE support only to have them hang up on me when their solution didnt work. Has anyone had this problem and if so how did you fix it. i have $40.00 in GE smart lites and can't get them to work.

@mosesdeleon5317 5 жыл бұрын

Do a video of the new update and features please

@nijierzarnowski8888 4 жыл бұрын

@techwithbrett I have the Google Home but not the mini, will these lightbulb still work with my Google Home?

@zoeybrielleesguerra7960 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brett.I have Zigbee down light rgb.and Zigbee 3.0 gateway.I try to connect it to my google home mini.I can see that appread in the google home app.and I can control by my phone and voice command on my phone.however,if I do voice command on the home mini.it says it’s not set up.

@jeffreycook1092 4 жыл бұрын

does this system work for a light located outside like a porch light

@DavidBowen 5 жыл бұрын

if you do have the SmartThings hub, is there an advantage to using Google over Samsung? Since I have everything else loaded in my Smart hub, wouldn't it just be easier for me to keep them all in that?

@JacobL228 Жыл бұрын

How do you do this for the new version of Google Home? The only tabs are Favorites, Devices, Automations, Activity, and Settings.

@titoink 5 жыл бұрын

I bought the GE and google mini in a kit, last year in blackfridays deals. But that ge thanks forever in to get connected to my mini, so much that i could only do it once. And then my bulb is useless

@Khyree_Holmes 3 жыл бұрын

I got my C by GE Lights working with Alexa and Google by Setting them up in the C by GE App and linking the App to Alexa.

@sickboysikotic 4 жыл бұрын

I need you to make another video but this time I need you to connect both lights to the home mini

@Just_AK23 5 жыл бұрын

Can this work with just the pixel 3 and not the mini?

@treid288 4 жыл бұрын

Smart lights will sync in the same room as the Google mini but stop working after I move them to another room. Any advice?

@brianfinnegan4979 5 жыл бұрын

Can this be controlled by any Google assistant. I have a speaker I got from best buy that has Google built in. Just wondering if I can use or have to buy a mini or hub

@TechWithBrett 5 жыл бұрын

As far as I can tell it does require an official Google Home speaker. The other option is to pick up a GE bridge and then you would be able to control it from the Google Assistant.

@ElectroSwingable 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one

@daleramm8057 4 жыл бұрын

What I mean. Does this light bulb work through google mini by phone while out of the country.

@chriserickson4417 5 жыл бұрын

what do you do if you want the light outside? after your done with the setup do you then unscrew bulb from the same room as the mini and put it outside?

@biggusdickkus2956 2 жыл бұрын

You cant put indoor bulbs outside. You'll blow your electics and possibly electrocute yourself

@Timber4633 4 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to set up these GE C-Life bulbs to work dusk to dawn?

@abduladebowale996 4 жыл бұрын

these light bulbs dont change colors by itself or have the modes for it?

@youngdoan3465 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use GE C-Life Smart Bulb Home App on my iphone without Google Home Mini? Thanks

@michaelbryantsavage 4 жыл бұрын

In your presentation, when you go into the Google Home App, your i-phone shows a small icon at the bottom that you called the "discover" tab (looks like a little compass maybe). When I go into the same app I don't show a discover tab at the bottom. Do you know what I am doing wrong? Thanks.

@PixeletDan 4 жыл бұрын

same problem here, Mike. I believe they updated the interface of the app and now I can't figure out how to add lights

@rterrancewhit4713 10 ай бұрын

what if all your devices...e.g. home hub, cameras on garage and front door are all offline, will the light bulbs still be available to be installed?

@ExposedRoot 3 жыл бұрын

Clearance at Home Depot this morning for $9.98. Bought last 3 boxes.

@thomasmcclain8116 4 жыл бұрын

With this light, does the Google device have to be in the same room as the lightbulb?

@jumpmanjourneys 3 жыл бұрын

I would put them in the same room if you want the best feedback controlling with your google devices.

@philyeezy6038 4 жыл бұрын

Can i control the lights even when I’m away from home? Thanks.

@ilovedubby1 4 жыл бұрын

Philip Bautista yes on the app

@colintheis2074 2 жыл бұрын

Mine often won't turn on first thing in the morning, any suggestions? I've tried hard reset, etc. Thanks!

@dragon69arret30 5 жыл бұрын

does it work with every wifi lamp?

@angellazore-phillips9659 5 жыл бұрын

My light won’t connect to my google home mini. Nothing shows up on my discovery

@paulharris4780 5 жыл бұрын

Having the same issue. Google customer service couldn’t help, GE couldn’t help and Geek Squad isn’t helping either.

@the210don 5 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same issue.. Everything was working fine (less than a week) now it wont work at all.. did the resetting etc and still nothing.. wth

@paulharris4780 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Sin I called google and they found that my issue was that I was on the iOS 13 beta. I use my girlfriends phone and worked perfectly

@nodnarbzavala3797 4 жыл бұрын

@@paulharris4780 I'm having the same problem the Google hub dosent find the lightbulb.

@paulharris4780 4 жыл бұрын

Nodnarb Zavala I found my issue was being on iOS 13 beta

@zekemejia9100 2 жыл бұрын

How can we be able to control this lights from anywhere? Are we able? I have them but I’m only able to turn them on/off 40ft away from My home.

@AlexMartinez-tj2ru 4 жыл бұрын

Hey so my lights were working fine until one day they didn’t respond to my command so I reset them and now my lights only respond to my command when I’m on the google home app but once I close the google home app they stop responding to my command what should I do ? Please help

@RAVITEJA-xf9fb 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use these bulbs with any device equipped with google assistant?

@marcellecours8140 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Can you also control the color temperature with voice commands? For example. Can i say something like, “Hey Google, make the lights 5500K” to make the lights go to that temperature? Thanks.

@timothyle4248 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can, but these lights you can't bc it's soft white. Only you can ask it general light stuff or app control. The color smart bulbs will yet you ask it to 5500k

@jonathanisrael7869 5 жыл бұрын

I have these bulbs in my house and they work great. Question - is there a limit to the number of them you can have at one time?

@TechWithBrett 5 жыл бұрын

Looking this up I could I only find that it says, "You can connect up to 6 bulbs per Google Assistant." Not sure if the is per Google Home Mini or per account. How many do you have?

@jonathanisrael7869 5 жыл бұрын

I only have two right now, but for the price I’m liking them over the LIFX bulbs

@yaquidiaz 4 жыл бұрын

Is there any way to set these up on timers? I’ve been playing with these for a while and can’t find it. Trying to make it appear as if I’m home when I travel.

@TechWithBrett 4 жыл бұрын

In the Google Home app create a Routine that turns it on and off everyday at certain times.

@dee.b.2210 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to send a 5.00min video for a text massage on your Android phone, it keep saying to trim the video which I don't want to do that.

@21nouvelle 5 жыл бұрын

Will these bulbs work outdoors ? Thanks

@kevn33 3 жыл бұрын

How many bulbs can you connect to one google home? I'd like to connect 9 bulbs in my house but google and GE website's say up to 6. You screen showed 9 connected just in one room.

@Greyshadow511 5 жыл бұрын

I've only heard of or seen these Bluetooth bulbs set up with a home mini. Are the home and home Max also compatible? I have a few of these bulbs but only have minis in my house. Just wondering. :)

@TechWithBrett 5 жыл бұрын

Yes the Max, Mini and regular Home are all supported.

@CHARLIEH502 3 жыл бұрын

Can I turn on the light with the app if I'm away from home?

@jackwebster8805 4 жыл бұрын

My google home app does not have the discover function part, what do i do?

@gameingandfour-wheel6821 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do it with your phone noting else??

@brettperhase 5 жыл бұрын

Can you use a Google hub or does it have to be a mini

@MrTibbs90 3 жыл бұрын

Cool. I was wondering about Alexa. But, can you use Siri to control it?

@erinverni7331 3 жыл бұрын

I do not need the c by ge bridge if I am using google?

@Riverlee74 4 жыл бұрын

Great video new subscriber here thank you

@Shsansanich 5 жыл бұрын

This lamp has its own application, in which you can configure automatic smooth switching on at this time. Is it possible to set this up in google home? Unfortunately, the lamp can not be connected simultaneously to both its application and google home. Or am I wrong?

@TechWithBrett 5 жыл бұрын

It does have its own application. From what I understand you need the C Reach bridge to connect it with the app.

@Shsansanich 5 жыл бұрын

@@TechWithBrett Not. With the application I have connected the lamp and I use just the application on Android (C by GE). Because in the Google Home application you cannot configure automatic activation by time. I just do not understand why the lamp does not work with two applications at the same time? I have so far succeeded in connecting it either with GH or with C by GE

@mireya1123able 3 жыл бұрын

Would this work with the Google nest mini the same way? I'd like to get smart bulbs for my ceiling fan and bathroom (8 bulbs total)

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

I was just going to post on your other comment. Yes this will but you said you need 8 bulbs and each mini will only support up to 6 of these GE Bulbs. Another options is to find Smart Bulbs that connected over WiFi.

@jamierussjr 5 жыл бұрын

Do all lights have to be smart light in order to function

@TechWithBrett 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, you either need smart lights to control or you need a smart light switch.

@scottfrey2881 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking about getting these for my other rooms instead of buying more Phillips hue bulbs. You mentioned that they work over Bluetooth so my question is can you turn these lights off and on outside of the home using the app?

@serenitykisses4126 5 жыл бұрын

Yes you can control them away from home. I was playing around with the app while on my way home and my husband told me he was scared because the lights kept turning on and off lol.

@serenitykisses4126 5 жыл бұрын

I use the google home app though, not the app for the light bulbs because it didn't work for me. Weird.

@scottfrey2881 5 жыл бұрын

Serenity Kisses thank you for the info. I will definitely check into getting these bulbs since they are cheaper than philips hue.

@ShelleyJAM 5 жыл бұрын

Hi can i use the light on my porch if the mini is inside say at the entry way table?

@TechWithBrett 5 жыл бұрын

It should work if that is a pretty close distance.

@ShelleyJAM 5 жыл бұрын

@@TechWithBrett thx I put it at the entry way table and it worked so far from inside I will check from out side say if I was approaching the porch and said say turn on

@S1MBO 5 жыл бұрын

Lights get updates now 🤯🤯

@TechWithBrett 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the F U T U R E ! 😳

@mysterious8058 5 жыл бұрын

Simmy600 welcome to the future

@Bobman4000 3 жыл бұрын

Can the Google change the saturation of the bulb?

@gulshaanmutkurey1 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@Tansmo 5 жыл бұрын

Can one set these bulbs on a timer / schedule ? Thanks . Nice video 👍

@TechWithBrett 5 жыл бұрын

In the Google Home app you can create routines that allow you to have it automatically turn on with a schedule. Light timers are not yet available through the Google Home app.

@Tansmo 5 жыл бұрын

@@TechWithBrett thank you so much

@dennisdevine9563 3 жыл бұрын

No discover icon on my Google Nest Mini (2nd Generation), also no GE C-Life bulbs show up

@jacobtilley2464 5 жыл бұрын

Mine don’t work. I still have to get up n turn the light off

@AlbertaCree06 5 жыл бұрын

Having that and room light switch on constantly won’t run your bill up?

@jackbailey5304 5 жыл бұрын

They are LED lights, and the power draw from Bluetooth Low Power shouldn't be too much, so I don't think it would.

@duuuhyen 4 жыл бұрын

Do I also need to download google assistant on my iphone to do voice commands?

@TechWithBrett 4 жыл бұрын

On if you want to do the commands on your phone. The Google Home app should let you connect and do everything else.

@GlenAF 4 жыл бұрын

Tech With Brett do the lights work without the google home mini I have WiFi and my iPhone that’s all

@mostirreverent 5 жыл бұрын

recied the mini and a bulb. system searches for but won't find the device (but does find the mini). Such a pain in the ass. "Reset the bulb" has as many steps as turning off the locks in a Ford...

@mostirreverent 5 жыл бұрын

I finally found my bulb. it was no under devices though...

@TechWithBrett 5 жыл бұрын

I have heard some people having odd issues with these. Hopefully it is working properly now.

@williamperez5537 3 жыл бұрын

So you need a Google mini or Alexa thing to use the light bulbs. Just your phone alone won't work?

@angeljaimes3277 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing...love the idea of no using a bridge.....ahhhh I’m wondering who you get this beautiful background in your tv, I just purchased a Sangsun 65 qled and is amazing and I have the google home hub.... please let me know if woh you did please.... greetings.

@guywebster8018 Ай бұрын

That bridge is worth it. Keeps it functioning. I don't know how people can buy cync and be ok with it. Like it crashed the first day man