I typically avoid anything smart, but given practicality, I’m looking for general tips or recommendations for smart bulbs?

I have just started self-hosting home-assistant, and would prefer ones which integrate well with that.

What should I look out for when buying them? Any brands to avoid? Any cybersecurity concerns you’ve come across? Or should I avoid them altogether?

**Thanks everyone for the responses! I may not get back individually, but it’s a great point to jump in from

  • TwistedTurtle@sh.itjust.works
    13·
    4 days ago

    I recommend Phillips Hue bulbs, but add them directly to ZHA and skip the Hue hub. Their bulbs are the best I’ve tried, and they’ve been perfectly stable for me on ZHA.

    • roofuskit@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      3 days ago

      To clarify, because you probably never heard of ZHA, that’s the Home Assistant integration of Zigbee.