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
Do you have it plugged directly into the USB port? I had to buy a USB extension because my Sonoff dongle wouldn’t behave without it.
I tried it that way, but started with the included USB extension.
So far I’ve tried with or without the extension, every USB port on the PC, and trying different locations within reach of the extension.
If you end up replacing it, in my experience Hamgeek coordinators work much better than Sonoff.