3 REASONS WHY THE NANOLEAF LIGHT BULBS ARE ESSENTIAL! Nanoleaf vs Philips Hue & Thread vs Bluetooth

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💡NEW VIDEO 🎬 3 REASONS YOU SHOULD TRY THE NANOLEAF ESSENTIAL A19 LIGHT BULB WITH 🧵THREAD! How does the the Nanoleaf Essentials light bulb, coupled with a HomePod mini compare to the Philips Hue White & Colour Ambiance lightbulb?
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@EricWelander 3 жыл бұрын

Rhombicosi... lol! I agree Philips Hue and the Aurora dimmer are still great compared to the Nanoleaf Essentials bulb. I use that dimmer in my kitchen.

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, surreal! 😱 Eric Welander! Thanks for visiting my channel! I have been following you for the past few years since before I even had my first HomeKit accessory. Love your videos and content! The Aurora is awesome and really does solve a problem for me keeping the lights just the way I like them - responsive!

@Dr_Cole 2 жыл бұрын

As a scientist, I love that you did the side by side comparison. It really brought out the competitiveness of the Nonaleaf products but also the necessity to use them with thread. The only thing better would have been a side by side of 30 Nanoleaf lights vs 30 Hue lights!

@jacobmilford 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Because in my home I have 28 nanoleaf bulbs. And the more and more thread devices and HomePod minis you add the less responsive and reliable the nanoleaf bulbs get.

@Jaur-jaur 2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobmilford that’s supposed to be the opposite of what happens when you add more thread devices 🤔

@jacobmilford 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jaur-jaur exactly my problem. Thread says it should be better with more thread devices on the network. But that’s not what I have found. More thread devices you have the more issues I have. I think particularly it is a Nanoleaf issue not a apple thread problem

@tlp6815 Жыл бұрын

As a scientist did you take the Covid vaccine 😂

@Mercs_Beamers 3 жыл бұрын

You can program the Philips hue to remember the last colour you had on before the bulb went off.

@MrKevosmin 2 жыл бұрын

And what are we supposed to do with this information

@AdamsTechLife 3 жыл бұрын

Great and detailed comparisons. You answered some questions I had. Hadn’t seen very many issues with the nanoleaf so thanks for sharing that. Keep up the videos 👌🏽

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam! I appreciate your feedback and thanks for visiting my channel. You add great content to the HomeKit community, it’s so awesome to have your support.

@bluebayeux 3 жыл бұрын

Omg, that clock "ticking" was hysterical! Nice job on the video. Just bought a half a dozen Nano bulbs and the Homepod mini. Pretty nice set-up without breaking the bank. Not sure if you've done a video on Scenes in their App but it's a pretty cool feature :)

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it. It was taking a while! 🕦🕚🕒 There are some great scenes in the app, haven’t made a video on this yet but could be a future topic! Thanks again for your feedback. Enjoy the HPM and Nanoleaf bulbs!👌🏼

@rlbonham 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been testing the Nanoleaf bulb as well and noticed that after the firmware update that supposedly had the adaptive lighting it still hadn’t showed up in the “Home” settings. A week or so later tinkering with Automations I noticed that at some point adaptive lighting option showed up. I’ve been happy with the Nanoleaf, and especially with its Threading speed!

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great, glad to hear adaptive lighting showed up for you finally! Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your experience!

@liamgriffith 3 жыл бұрын

If the Adaptive lighting option isn’t available after the firmware update, a simple restart of the HomePod mini will force the option to appear in the Home app.

@HeyTechi 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thought your point about being able to sync the Phillips Hue up with the Lutron smart light switch was a really good point - I hadn't thought of this myself. Might make splashing out on the more expensive Hue light a bit more worth it. I also believe that the Hue Colour Bulb offers a brighter light when using red/orange lights compared to the Nanoleaf A60, but I couldn't test that myself since I don't have the Hue bulb!

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! May be true about brighter red/orange on the Hue, but IMO the difference is almost unnoticeable . Hue with Arora is a must when using a smart light with a switch. I recently did a video about that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9uXeJN81NzeXWQ.html

@PatrickMondor 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent vid! Thanks for taking the time reviewing these lights.

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patrick! Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate your feedback.

@homekitlife-automacaoresid9407 3 жыл бұрын

If you have a big house these lights could be a great option to expand the Thread network. I know that there isn’t so many option on the market right now, but this is just a matter o time and lights with Thread will improve the network signal.

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, I am looking forward to more products becoming available in the market and will definitely add more of these bulbs to my smart home over time! Thanks for watching!

@Teknikterapi 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Brad! Shoutouts from a swedish techtuber on the rise! :D

@dannykitzen3907 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this comparison. If you don't mind me asking: what do you think is the best to invest in regarding future reliability and safety? I don't have any smart home accessories right now and going to get my first light strip. I'm debating between Philips and Nanoleaf as well. From what I read, I understand Thread should be more reliable and also safe/privacy oriented, as well as not putting any load on the wifi network. But Philips has more options still. I don't know if I will really get many smart devices in the future, but I want to make sure I take a good route nonetheless.

@Console_Yourself Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you explained the thread tech really well. I want to start creating my Home Hub and can’t wait to get the nanoleaf bulbs.

@Teejaye1100 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video mate, I’ve been looking for which HomeKit light setup to go with. I like both of these brands and I wanted to go with a “Thread” lightbulb. Nanoleaf it is and I’ll look for a deal on the Philips Hue Starter Kit. Appreciate your work.

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Both great options! Thanks for watching!

@Rollingstone2009 Жыл бұрын

Been switching to these from Phillips hue as Phillips hue bulbs fail - so far about 3. So impressed with Nanoleaf. Still use the Phillips switches and it works flawlessly with Nanoleaf bulbs. In fact, the Nanoleaf bulbs respond faster than the hue bulbs to the Phillips dimmer switch. Also, Nanoleaf has those built in fade effects that can be used in HomeKit. Cheap, easy, great lighting effects.

@kelsoakaego5152 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you have thought of this, but enabling IGMP Snooping on your router may reduce lag times with a network filled with multi cast devices. That was crazy that it took that long. Very informative, well done. 👏

@SirFrank. 3 жыл бұрын

Great video again bruh. Question what light bulbs would you recommend for a bathroom. I just installed a Lutron Caseta dimmer switch. Tried sengled but not happy without them. Any suggestions. Thanks

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Some I’ve tried to avoid “ghosting”, without “hum” and minimal flickering (some flickering when dimmed below 10%): Luxrite 4000K A19 Dimmable: geni.us/HHrBTo1 Feit Electric 5000K A19 Dimmable: geni.us/hmEFD I prefer the brighter white lights so haven’t tried softer (more yellow) lights (2700 or 3000K). Lutron has some recommended bulbs on their website but some of the ones (Philips in particular), I had issues with humming. Good luck!

@1991KingCrimson 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks comrade

@JohnathanWicker Жыл бұрын

Brad, I agree with you. I have both lights in my house, depending on the use case. Hue where I can use Lutron Aurora's (grabbed a bunch for $20 each) and nanoleaf in lamps

@tonywitt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brad...great video. Question - I am on verge on putting these Nanoleaf Essential bulbs in all the recessed lights in a bedroom (that is also used as guest room). But I am wondering about wall switch. Is it essential to have smart switch or can dumb switch turn them on/off (especially essential since guest will not have app on their phone). Is there thread smart switch?

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

You could use a regular dumb switch, when turned on they will return to their previous state. Of course, when the lights are off they won’t be able to be controlled remotely or within HomeKit at all. You could always use a smart button (no thread options at this time, but there are still some good ones out there). Keep in mind this won’t replace the switch, so guests may not know to use the button and instead just turn the switch off. It’s for this reason I typically use Philips hue when the lightbulbs are controlled by a switch, then add the Lutron Aurora.

@friscodog 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge fan of Nanoleaf, but I'm sure I would love Philips Hue just as well. The fact that there's even a question, though, given the price difference, should decide it in favor of Nanoleaf. To me, the deciding factor is going to be whether or not Nanoleaf slows my wifi network. I assume it shouldn't, since it's working on Thread rather than directly connecting to the wifi network.

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Nanoleaf will not affect Wi-Fi at all! For the price, definitely the better option over Phillips hue. Phillips hue does have a wider range of lighting products currently. I also like that there is a compatible dimmer switch with Philips hue (Lutron Aurora). So although there is still a place for Hue in my house, Nanoleaf is a really great option!

@perarne1387 3 жыл бұрын

What i like with these is the price and it’s HomeKit. This means you can mix Nanoleaf and Hue with no problems at all as long as you use the Apple Home app

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

100% Agree!

@Nilsje 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brad, awesome video! Those Nanoleaf lights look very interesting :) What are you using for the voice commands, is that siri?

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, that is Siri.

@Polkster13 3 жыл бұрын

I only use smart bulbs in floor and desk lamps. All of my ceiling fixtures just have regular bulbs in them and I use the Lutron Caseta light switches to turn them on and off and in certain fixtures, I also have dimmer switches. I am also using the new fan control switches for my 5 ceiling fans. I love these fan switches. Right now I am using LIFx bulbs, but if I had to do it over again, I would go with the Nanoleaf bulbs. I am looking at the Nanoleaf light strips and adding them to my smart home, especially since they use Thread.

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome. These Nanoleaf bulbs do look really great in floor and desk lamps. I'd like to get smart ceiling fans for the bedrooms too.

@Bigglare 3 жыл бұрын

I like the pricepoint, same price as the Sengled and Ikea bulbs. Lets hope thread lives up to the hype and you can use a thread bulb equally well with homekit, alexa, and google. Now they just need to work on production levels.

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

The price point is excellent. I am hoping to try out some of the Ikea products as well. It was so hard to find these in stock so I am with you, I hope production levels can keep up with the demand.🔥

@JeremiahTrue 2 жыл бұрын

Now they sell these in a 3-bulb kit for $50 USD. I just got some for my office and while they aren't super fast, they are nice. I wish the colors were brighter but the daylight/warm white are plenty. I'm only using Bluetooth for the connection, not thread, and have definitely seen similar delays and dropped adjustments if I try to do too many quickly in a row. I might have to get a homepod mini to see if that improves response time.

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeremiah - A HomePod mini will make a huge difference! I'm doing a giveaway for one here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5Znn8t2tLucl6s.html

@car_tar3882 4 ай бұрын

Woah man how do you deal with software updates for 50 light bulbs

@tonysimpleman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! Do you happen to know what happens when using these bulbs with a dumb switch? Do they get they're wits back when turned back on or just default to full white like some other bulbs? I do have an Apple TV 4k with Thread if that's relevant. I'd love to do a circadian lighting with these for some overhead lights, but I live in an apartment with young children so no matter my intentions, that switch is going to get flipped. haha

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Hello - they typically return to their previous state once turned back on, but yeah, switches can definitely be a problem. Hopefully they come out with a solution like the Lutron Aurora for Philips Hue.

@MLeeMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Ignorant question, but in your testing when you say "Turn the Den lights red", "Dim the lights to 1%", etc, are you editing out the "Hey Siri" part, or is that still needed? Having fun watching your videos and trying to learn about the homekit but I was under the impression one would have to summon Siri before calling out a command so now I'm confused :D

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I believe on this one, I was using Siri on my Phone, so there was no need for a "Hey Siri", just a press and hold of the Siri button. I do edit out the "Hey Siri" on many of my videos though for obvious reasons. Hope that helps.

@MLeeMedia 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd Thank you

@victuringan1429 Жыл бұрын

is it bright enough for living and dining room lights?

@fastingtips2990 7 ай бұрын

Nanoleaf Light Bulbs are a the best for me because they offer exceptional quality, stunning aesthetics, and reliable Thread connectivity. When comparing to Philips Hue, while both are reputable, Nanoleaf's unique artistic flair and superior build quality set them apart.

@mikespooky7497 6 ай бұрын

Hello Guys, I have an IKEA Dirigera environment and want to include nanoleaf essentials in it. Can I steer them with IKEA Tradfri dimmer switches ? Do I need more then the dirigera hub? Thanks

@_zuthedude Жыл бұрын

How where you able to speak demands with the homepod being unplugged?

@leninmoreno4020 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, thumbs up. Can you tell me if the color bulbs of the nanoleaf can turn white? -cheers

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lenin - Yes, for sure they can. And they are compatible with adaptive lighting (adjusts light temperature from warm to bright white based on the position of the sun. Thanks for watching!

@leninmoreno4020 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd thank you so much!

@GalaxyT25 Жыл бұрын

Brad that rhombicosi thing was.. adorable. Hugs!

@itsgivingandrew 2 жыл бұрын

“The more thread accessories you have the stronger the network is going to be” Skynet: hold my beer

@DjangoGroen 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Google nest hub and my first iphone is on the way. Can I use it via Apple home kit on iphone and my Google nest hub at the same time? Also can I use it with Siri shortcuts?

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

I would expect this should be able to work with both Google and HomeKit but I haven't tested this. You could incorporate these lights into a Siri shortcut once added to HomeKit.

@ecoheliguy Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t justify investing in Hue, that a lot of money for a device that has been traditionally a consumable item with a limit life span. after trying two Sylvania Smart+ (worked but very easy to factory rest with a couple quick flips of a light switch). I bought a Nanoleaf, with a few HomePod mini’s and AppleTV it worked flawlessly and rapid in response to voice and especially HomeKit presses. I then bought the three pack (all 4 bought early 2022). I have sense had one bulb fail with a rapid and Radom flicker. The other three have been absolutely 100% rock solid. The very fact that they work with a regular light switch by returning to previous state ( an optional feature in the app ) and support HomeKit adaptive lighting, these are my number 1 choice. Only the Hue white 4 pack is cheaper but has the physical switch flaw. Edit: we experience a fair number of power surges being on the wrong end of the grid when local outages happen. This bulb likely experienced one like many of our electronic and appliances have in recent years.

@josedamian-puga2563 2 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that the Nanoleaf bulbs they feel pretty durable and halve Quite some wait to them

@joerobinnettebiden4723 3 жыл бұрын

How can I make the bulb set the brightness higher before my alarm clock bells ?

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not aware of an automatic way to do this (though you can with Philips hue). You can set manual time of day automations but that would be tedious and less effective. Maybe with a future update…

@nlmaster9811 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t need a HomePod mini, just any thread router, this includes nanoleaf’s shapes panels.

@gucciguilty5848 3 жыл бұрын

What part of thread is this lightbulb? Is it a extender or just the end node?

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Full though (router). Not a “border” router, but will help extent your thread network.

@airmangirard Жыл бұрын

The AppleTV4k (3rd Gen anyway) is now also a Thread Border Router. (Jan 2023)

@Floormat212 Жыл бұрын

For some reason, the firmware updates are infuriating for me. They never work and I constantly have to reset the bulbs. Any suggestions? Eve accessories are so easy to update. Why is Nanoleaf giving me so much trouble?

@dkodko11 3 жыл бұрын

I really like this bulb but wish it gave out more light lumens. Maybe 1200 lumens and control the brightness dimmable. If I purchase these bulbs do I have to buy the Apple Home pod mini in order to use? Or could I just use the Apple HomeKit app on my iphone?

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, in order to use the Thread connection, you do need a home hub which can be a Homepod Mini or the new Apple TV 4k. if you do not plan on adding a Homepod Mini or new Apple TV 4k then the bulbs will use a Bluetooth connection. In my experience, this connection is not reliable and you may notice it is slow to respond and less range than thread. They will work and you can use them with your Home App but in my opinion, it's not ideal and I would highly recommend a Homepod Mini if you are planning to get other thread devices in future. Thanks again for taking the time to comment!

@dkodko11 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd Oh cool, thanks for responding and thanks for the info!

@raneksi 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd or an iPad

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

@@raneksi yes, an iPad can be a home hub, though not a thread border router.

@vincarro5078 2 жыл бұрын

I thought Nanoleaf was going to be significantly faster when it came to response time because of thread. I do like the sensors and other accessories Phillips Hue has to offer so it looks like I will be sticking with them. Hopefully when Apple updates Siri with offline mode, it will make responses much faster.

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

If you are comparing Nanoleaf to Hue their response time is about the same in my experience. But Hue is super fast, so hard to get faster.

@OysiNeMo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi is it possible to use a hue dimmer switch turn on and off Nanoleaf light bulbs?

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - you could do that. You can't take advantage of multiple taps like with Hue, but you could program each button to perform a specified action within HomeKit.

@OysiNeMo 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd cant get it to work. Do u have a video for that?:)

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

@@OysiNeMo I touch on it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o6qHkqx9vdWymHk.html. It’s all done in the home app.

@Bikepacking Жыл бұрын

Looks like they stop making those bulbs any thing else you recommend for home kit

@marko3296 Жыл бұрын

Hi how are you controlling the lights when only Bluetooth is available? I didnt get that part

@TheBradLloyd Жыл бұрын

Hi John, if you disconnect your thread network then they will automatically communicate using Bluetooth.

@mikerulon 3 жыл бұрын

I have several hubs... apple tv 4k. 2 of those but only one has thread... I have two iPod full speakers and one mini.... how do I make sure which one is working as the main hub? thanks

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Great question, you actually cannot currently select or change which HomePod, Mini or Apple TV is used as your home hub. It is selected automatically within the home app. I’ve heard others have tried a workaround by disconnecting all of their devices and then connecting the one they want to be the hub first. While this will likely work initially, the home hub will move around as needed and could reset to a different one after a while. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching Roondog!

@mikerulon 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd so will thread devices slow down if they are tethered to an older device like apple tv older generation?

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

No - regardless of your primary hub, Thread devices will always communicate via a Thread border router so no need for concern.

@mikerulon 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd thank you

@mustang607 2 жыл бұрын

A fourth reason would be that they work as devices for Amazon voice commands, but still not yet.

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, good one!

@barbaranostrand4214 11 ай бұрын

Interestingly enough, the original HomePod can also function as a HomeKit hub. I don't know whether they support thread. The Naonleaf bulbs are much easier to set up with the Nanoleaf iPhone application. Also, the bulb I bought a couple of days ago needed a firmware backup.

@TheBradLloyd 11 ай бұрын

Yes, the original HomePod works as a HomeKit hub, but no thread. I agree with your approach of adding Nanoleaf through their app and updating the firmware before bringing into HoneKit.

@rubeno1838 Жыл бұрын

Would have been surprised if the nanoleaf would have been better than Philips Hue in purple… Philips Hue are the kings of purple… in the first version it seemed like 30% of all colors were purple…

@ModernDayTech 3 жыл бұрын

You can't beat Nanoleaf for the price and brightness. Having Thread is a huge benefit too. There's a rumor hue will have Thread in their future bridge.

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Eric!!! It is so nice to have another visitor to my channel from the KZfaq tech creator community. 🤩 Love your content. Also, I hope that rumour is true! Bring on thread. 🧵

@gabszawa Жыл бұрын

PLEASE HELP ME! I want to buy these lamps for my house in Brazil, they work in every place? Like, normal spot lamps? And can I turn the lamp on and off with the light switch in the wall?

@TheBradLloyd Жыл бұрын

Hello, it's an E26 base - so it should fit anywhere you have a standard build. You can control it via wall switch, but when the switch is off it's not smart.

@Zowako 3 жыл бұрын

are they bright enough to light up a whole room?

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Austin - Using white light they are similar to other 60W equivalent LED; but less with colour. So depends of the size of the room, and how many bulbs you are using..

@JusdoinstuF 2 жыл бұрын

great video

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Grim!

@corylee8937 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Brad Lloyd, the speed comparison of Philips Hue vs Nanoleaf without HomePodMini is not Apple-to-Apple comparison. For Nanoleaf (Thread w/o HomePod mini) is is completely BLE between your Siri input controller devices to Nanoleaf Bulbs. For Philips Hue (Zigbee w/bridge. The control flow is controller EthernetZigbee bridge --> Zigbee to Philips Hue bulbs. In short, you are comparing BLE vs comparison.

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cory, thank you for the comment. You’re totally right. I’m just showing the difference between Nanoleaf using Thread (with HP mini) compared to BLE for those that don’t have a HP mini.

@mmdday 3 жыл бұрын

so thread speed is similar to that of zigbee?

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

As I understand it, speed would be compatible, however, many Thread accessories can communicate with each other and extend the range of your "thread network". It also means if one accessor isn't responding, the Thread network can look for an alternate path (another thread accessory) to communicate with. Since the HomePod mini is a border router it's nice that you don't need another hub (just the HP mini).

@gucciguilty5848 3 жыл бұрын

0:19 what bulb is in the lamp in the back?

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

That one is Philips Hue. I love hue lights, but they are more expensive and the competition is catching up!

@Bigglare 3 жыл бұрын

But would Thread devices like this bulb cooperate equally well with Google Assistant, Alexa and Homekit if they are in a home with an Eero 6 pro wifi network with a Google Nest Hub Alpha Mini Prime Edition, and a Homepod Mini? Chances are Thread will be just another Hue Zigbee disaster. I am reserving judgment. I would love to see more real world tests with Thread from the youtube tech bloggers.

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Lawrence, thanks for watching! I am solely in Homekit and I’m excited about thread as well. I hope over time this will reduce the need for multiple hubs and take some of the load off the wifi network. Hopefully thread doesn't cause issues in a multi-ecosystem set up. Time will tell…

@Bigglare 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd If, when Apple locks itself off to non-Homekit-sanctioned Thread devices like they did with Zigbee or Hue, or Eve turns around and locks their thread devices to just homekit, the future will be just as fragmented as it is now.

@Bigglare 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd right now I enjoy the low cost of Zigbee products from Sengled and Ikea and the vastly cheaper Amazon Echo products for Voice control, while Homekit provides another visual interface in addition to Alexa.

@bradbauer9984 3 жыл бұрын

A bridge by any other name is a border router Shakespeare.

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Fair point!

@Cocker_Spaniel Жыл бұрын

Hi is it me or am I the only one that the lights don't fade in fade out when turned on/off? Is there a way to fix it or make I happen? They just turn on/off instantly

@RENZ-FIFA 3 жыл бұрын

Can you turn light on when you out home? Great video!

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Renz! Absolutely, you just need a “home hub”. This means you need either an Apple TV (HD or higher), HomePod (including mini), or an iPad that doesn’t leave the home. support.apple.com/en-ca/HT207057

@VWhiteTiger 2 жыл бұрын

That "essential" bulb with threads and other fancy stuff lost homekit pairing every time power comes off and you have to reset them and add accessory again.

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Very strange... I've never had that happen to me before. I've found them to be super reliable. I actually just bought 5 more this week. Maybe try contacting Nanoleaf support.

@nicholas790 2 жыл бұрын

Nanoleaf wins by three factors: Price, (Less than half the price of Hue) fast reaction with thread (do Homekit people really not have HomePod minis?) NO Hub and Much faster action with the thread. That was an unfair comparison using bluetooth, Phillips Hue is a dead product in my opinion, They react slowly to turn on or off, and they're way overpriced not to mention that stupid overpriced hub requirement. That expensive hub is a "patch" because they are really not Homekit certified. I've dealt with Hue tech support when my Hue bulbs went to "no response", and I felt like I was talking through an interpreter! I had to get Apple Care to help me resolve the issue. Goodbye Hue, don't let the door hit you in the (you know what on the way out). Only thing I can say about Phillips Hue is they do have a huge advertising budget.

@DoctorVadarWho 2 жыл бұрын

The homepod Mini is still working as a bridge

@georgiosrenieris4211 Жыл бұрын

I like the lights but no matter what I try the firmware won’t update I may have to give them back to Apple

@will300c 3 жыл бұрын

Bluetooth has bad latency i prefer the Nanoleaf, big-time cheaper per light

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

💯Agree completely. Especially now that I have a few more devices in my mesh network, the Nanoleaf bulbs are very reliable. Thanks for watching!

@sedrickbarrows4368 3 жыл бұрын

Probably not a good idea to show your homekit codes Might wanna blur them out Or put your finger over it

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Good call! Thanks for noticing. I usually blur these right away! I appreciate it and have the fix processing now!

@BillyOfTea 2 жыл бұрын

You lost me when I realized I would have to buy yet another hub. The bulbs look great, just can't stand another hub.

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

For anyone in the HomeKit space the HomePod mini makes a lot of sense. But if that's not you, totally get it! It will still work without the HPM, but you will be using BLE.

@shadow.banned 2 жыл бұрын

Buying this many different electronics looks like a great way to end up with paper weights in 5 years.

@mmdday 3 жыл бұрын

try turning the bulbs to brown and see what happens :)

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

😂 If you ask for brown you get red.

@mmdday 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd lol i was wondering what would happen. Because brown is really just a dark orange. But you can't really produce a dark orange unless you turn down the brightness of orange, which would contradict the brightness setting. Most likely the same result as other unsaturated colors, like gray.

@Polkster13 3 жыл бұрын

Who comes up with these names for shapes????

@TheBradLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

It really is a tongue twister! 🤪 Thanks for checking the video out!

@valerie5417 2 жыл бұрын

I bought these and I couldn’t have been more disappointed. I have a google hub and an Apple TV 4K. My google home assistant never found these bulbs, the firmware for 2 of the 3 bulbs wouldn’t download. I bought Wiz bulbs to replace them and the wiz bulbs worked great. So it wasn’t anything to do with my system or network. Plus I spent 25 DAYS email the customer service and all they did was send me some KZfaq video links and never addressed the firmware issue. Terrible customer service experience. I asked for a refund even offered to send them the bulbs, but all the offered to do was replace the bulbs which I didn’t want bc they DID NOT work with my google home set up despite being advertised to do so. Such a bad customer service experience zero help or value added.

@GreeniusGenius 2 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure all of the claims of support for Alexa and Google Assistant are based on Matter being released, since no Google Nest or Amazon Echo devices actually let you make use of their Thread radios currently…

@angelcupid168 2 жыл бұрын

Rhombi-cosi-dodeca-hedron

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@LefterisDemetriou Жыл бұрын

They are a waste of time and money. I’ve got two HomePod minis in my property and 4 Nanoleaf bulbs. They are always unresponsive/unavailable/updating. Fed up of walking around in the dark until they decide to fix their issues over at Nanoleaf

@snaggletooth9784 Жыл бұрын

Fu*kin great room.. what is that..

@TheBradLloyd Жыл бұрын

It's like an open concept living room.... Perhaps that term is specific to North America or even Canada - not sure.

@snaggletooth9784 Жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd ah. Living room or front room in uk..

@tennishistoryandresultsdat4540 Жыл бұрын

Whoever advertises Nanoleaf should always start with an opening statement that this device is only suitable for Apple ecosystem. The users of Android devices shall turn their attention to other alternatives. I wasted a lot of time trying to make their Android application work with essential bulbs. Only to discover that each of the bulbs can be paired ONLY WITH A SINGLE ANDROID DEVICE. So it's either you control the light or your wife does. But not both of you.

@mtbdavenavarro 2 жыл бұрын

Nanoleaf

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Yup.

@mtbdavenavarro 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd cool, i had problems i think i was naming them almost The same, i hope this salves the problem

@leifashley 2 жыл бұрын

Both garbage. I've had Hue... using a bridge makes no sense at all.

@TheBradLloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting take. What is your biggest complaint? Also, what are you current using/recommend?

@leifashley 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBradLloyd The issue is the cost is way too high. It's like a nickel of plastic and a dollar of LEDs. Then 6 months later an LED light that should never go out, stops working. That's assuming it will stay connected, which they don't, or doesn't have a hub. Worse orange comes out snot yellow and they either won't dim like they should or get as bright as a 40w. Other than that, nothing lol. And sadly I have no recommendations. The search continues ;)

@skatetocreate7 Жыл бұрын

Why the hell did you repeat yourself that many times. Ridiculous.

@TheBradLloyd Жыл бұрын

Sorry man, I’ll work on that 😉.

@sasproductions701 Жыл бұрын

pmsl uve been practacing that word for days haha it is hard lol for days tho lol.

@Apollostowel 5 ай бұрын

Yeah the nice dynamic scenes are only available in the nanoleaf app. You can’t make group scenes in the app, like a later video of yours instructs, because it can’t add matter devices, which of course you never addressed. You can sync the scenes to HomeKit in the nanoleaf app settings but they don’t work. HomeKit lights them all up at once and no more dynamic scenes, just one static random color at 100%. And it doesn’t remember circadian light settings either. It’s just completely pointless, these stupid bulbs there’s nothing smart about them.