Review: Enbrighten WiFi Cafe Lights

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Review: Enbrighten WiFi Cafe Lights

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Күн бұрын

Are these the outdoor smart patio lights you’ve always dreamed of? These are the Enbrighten WiFi Café Lights that work with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. They’re a beautiful and well-constructed product, but let me take you through the good and the bad with these smart outdoor lights.
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Yes, Jasco paid us to complete this review of the Enbrighten cafe lights, but as always, I value the trust of my audience above all else.
If you didn't know already, these are the Enbrighten Classic version of the cafe lights, not the Enbrighten vintage seasons led cafe lights. There are two versions of the Enbrighten Café LED string lights with these WiFi and smart home capabilities, so keep that in mind.
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Пікірлер: 75

@dsemenik 2 жыл бұрын

These lights are AMAZING and the quality is unbelievable. I purchased two sets of the WiFi Seasons Vintage. A bit expensive, but worth every single penny.

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

They are pretty spectacular and we'll constructed. Hard to argue with that!

@Quicksilver1068 10 ай бұрын

I bought two big sets of these and I’m amazed!!! Worth every penny

@Quicksilver1068 10 ай бұрын

I did not get the wifi capable ones which is fine but they are still awesome lights

@AutomateYourLife 10 ай бұрын

Enjoy! They're impressive for sure!

@BunkerChristmas 2 жыл бұрын

Good Work Mate. Everything we smart home needs want to really know that matters. It’s all in the detail for that ultimate finished install. 👍🏻

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir!

@makeitworktech 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, those things look awesome! Very thorough review!

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch sir!

@HughD 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Brian. Let the party begin!!! Oh, sorry...I forgot for a minute you're an engineer!!!

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

I think engineers know how to party! Just not me

@lany_07gaming 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, great review as always.👍

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah these are fun!

@PilotCristina 8 ай бұрын

They’re on sale for $59.99 at lowes. Might go tomorrow and get 2 sets

@AutomateYourLife 8 ай бұрын

Make sure they're the wifi ones! They have ones without the app

@macinman 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, love these lights, and they do look great in your setup. I haven't tried any new smart products in my home for a while beyond the basic WiFi smart bulbs, and amazon smart plugs I have. Always like to see what you find though, have a great day!

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir! These ones are really great looking, that's for sure!

@macinman 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutomateYourLife You're welcome. I think my smart home Challenge lately has been trying routers ti find the one that is the right balance for me. That can be frustrating by itself. I think the one I have now, the Asus RT-AX86U is the right one for a while now. Very few problems, and things are just working now.

@Quicksilver1068 Ай бұрын

Love our enbrighten lights! But didn’t get the wifi ones

@AutomateYourLife Ай бұрын

They give some extra stuff, but the real great part is how they look!

@umustbslow8014 2 ай бұрын

How are these compared to the new Govee h1

@birdhaus2021 4 ай бұрын

I purchased a second 24' string, and thought I could plug them in-line with no issues... 2nd string will not work... 1st string is great... Unhappy...

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

Set it up as a second device

@ScottHirschman 2 жыл бұрын

0:42 there is still snow on the ground and its June! I dont think I could live there.

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

ohhhh I recorded that in April I think. I've lived with these for a while Scott!

@youareloved11 8 ай бұрын

Can they be set to twinkle with just one color? Or does it only twinkle with all the colors?

@AutomateYourLife 8 ай бұрын

You can set it to twinkle with 1, 2, or 3 colors :)

@carolhunt9415 10 ай бұрын

Hey How do I synchronize 2 strands of enlighten lights?

@AutomateYourLife 10 ай бұрын

Group them and put them on the same effect, then use the group to turn them on and off

@Backspace316 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks Brian

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Walter!

@BookTube0ne 2 жыл бұрын

Off topic, Brian but... have you noticed that the Alexa app no longer has the message routine, to announce when my routine is complete or starting.

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't notice that, but notification or announcement seems the appropriate replacement!

@iffie19 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, great video thanks for sharing. Just wanted to ask a question which is to some degree unrelated to this video but I am struggling with it. Few years back I had smart things hooked with few sensors, and Sonos speakers. I had a weather report automation through smartthings app which used to give weather report every morning and also some reminders through Sonos speakers at specific times. I changed home and went on rental and had to dismantle the setup after few years, I have now hooked everything up again and noticed the smart things app has changed and that weather report option is not there now. Is there anyway to bring it back on my setup now?

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

You'll find weather as an automation trigger in the app. I don't know that it's a direct replacement, but that would allow you to be creative and create some reports out of your Sonos speakers.

@iffie19 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutomateYourLife I can create a routine or scene but I am unable to find an option where sonos speaker could plat a weather report

@jim78 2 жыл бұрын

I have the enbrighten plain white lights they are very nice

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice construction quality and great look!

@coffeyhouse9339 2 жыл бұрын

Was just curious is there a way to add these lights or others like these to XLights for Christmas shows etc.

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. This video shows how to do routines that'll make for a great Christmas show! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m550lpl53bO3iJc.html

@EsotericArctos 2 жыл бұрын

It was looking good until you mentioned Jasco as the company. After firmware fiasco on their Z-Wave switches, I am very hesitant about buying anythign from Jasco. That said, these do look well made and seem to work well. Are they only 2.4GHz WiFi? If I heard that right, I would say that is quite backwards in todays world when 5GHz has been around for so long. Did you have to disable 5GHz or have 2.4GHz separate in order for them to connect to WiFi?

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

I did not! Funny story, I paired these with both Google Nest WiFi and Eero 6+ WiFi with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz enabled and with the same SSID. Soooo...no problems on my side! But yes, only 2.4 GHz. But that firmware thing...actually it was fully updated firmware. Just got told by Jasco...so the story's deeper than even the original breakdown Linus gave. But I'm glad they responded.

@EsotericArctos 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutomateYourLife Good to hear these lights seem to work well. They do look quite robust 🙂

@SonicFanaticEthan 2 жыл бұрын

I do have a standard outside light for party

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

😃😃👍

@durtydeedsREI 2 жыл бұрын

Do you use Home Assistant at all? Just seeing if that would be a viable option.

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

Not enough to speak intelligently about it. I'm working up to it but got too much on the go!

@markzanetti6228 2 жыл бұрын

I suggest you paint the green metal post white.

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that might be 👍

@ronm6585 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!!

@twobluestripes 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know how much control one can get over these in home assistant?

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

They are a Tuya basis, so you could bring them through that integration I believe. However, I don't think you'd have the custom control I'm showing here.

@makerus 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, do you have the vintage or regular ones?

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

These are called classic so the regular ones

@liambowers666 2 жыл бұрын

'Jasco' Go look at LTT's video on their zWave switches before buying these.... They've demonstated they're willing to listen but not sure I'm ready to spend money with them yet...

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

I watched that and even chatted with Linus a bit. Keep in mind with any hub BEFORE Home Assistant...the firmware would've come through the hub and everything would have been fine. It's like having a driver that works with Windows, but nothing that comes through on Mac. Except Mac is a brand new OS that's just gaining popularity. So I think they did alright.

@DementedDog 2 жыл бұрын

Mmmm. Not sure about these ones. I agree that the build quality (looks) very strong etc, but they also look a bit too hefty/chunky for my taste. Also, here in the UK, they cost £477.

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

477...is a LOT. Did you use the link below?

@DementedDog 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutomateYourLife it doesn’t allow me to add them to the cart - possibly a location thing - so checked on Amazon. But I wouldn’t buy them so it’s not a problem 😁

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

Ya sounds like a reseller trying to get ya

@thatdude610 2 жыл бұрын

Nice lights but waaaay to expensive. Thanks for the vid.

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

They aren't cheap!

@sjeagles609 2 жыл бұрын

Govee Outdoor String Lights offer much of the same features at a fraction of the price

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

I like govee stuff, but the quality of what they make isn't on this level at all. Not saying anything bad about them at all, but that's a different market for sure

@garethjones5068 2 жыл бұрын

Construction projects should henceforth have a T Rex proof rating

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

100% agreed and 100% added to review lists!

@c849243 2 жыл бұрын

The cords are just too thick.

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

That's so they last long and can connect end to end to lots of other units! And honestly, I haven't noticed the cables much. But I definitely felt this way when I first got them so I hear ya!

@garethjones5068 2 жыл бұрын

How many DIY fail swears did you have to edit out?

@AutomateYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

Uhhhh...classified. Actually none, it was an easy one for sure.

@gregv2821 10 ай бұрын

Pro tip: when you're doing a review of a product like this, you might want to let people know HOW THEY ACTUALLY LOOK. You spent the entire review talking about automation and smart apps but somehow forgot to even mention the aesthetic quality which is pretty frigging important. We heard like 20 times the name of the brand but not a word about how they f**ing look. This is a complete fail.