Cree Connected LED Bulb

5 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 reviews of Cree Connected LED Bulb. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

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Expert review by : Lance Ulanoff (mashable.com)

Cree Connected Bulb: Simple smart light overcomes finicky Wink hub

Cree Inc.'s new connected bulb looks almost just like your old lights, but they're packed with technology and get the job done -- despite a finicky hub.

Fits in any standard light socket ; Warm, consistent light ; Low energy ; Long life

Requires Wink Hub (sold separately)

LEDs are the future of home lighting and connected ones help fulfill the promise of a truly smart home, but the lack of Wi-Fi connectivity option forces the Wink Hub on unsuspecting consumers. It will work, but may require an above-average level of...

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Cree Connected LED bulbs: Inexpensive, compatible home automation solution

When people decide to get into home automation, they usually start simple with just an iOS app-controlled switch or a controllable LED bulb. But the problem...

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Alex Colon (pcmag.com)

Cree Connected LED Bulb

Cree Connected LED brings smart lighting to the masses with an affordable bulb that's simple to set up and control, and casts a very pleasant white light.

Relatively inexpensive. Simple setup. Design diffuses light

Requires a hub. Doesn't work well with dimmer switches

Connected lighting is easily one of the best innovations to come out of the digital home revolution. Problem is, the price point hasn't exactly become consumer-friendly until very recently. The new Connected LED Bulb from Cree joins the GE Link as one...

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Cree Connected LED Bulb

At launch, Cree's smart bulb was somewhat married to the Wink Hub , which made sense given that you'll buy both off the shelf at Home Depot. Since then, however, we've seen official support roll out for additional control gateways, including...

The Cree Connected LED boasts solid lighting specs, strong ease of use, a wide range of control options, and a terrific price point.

Unlike standard Cree LEDs, the new connected bulbs won't dim very well on dimmer switches due to interference from the built-in Zigbee dimming smarts. Also, the all-plastic aesthetic might not appeal to everyone.

With tried and true hardware inside the bulb and smooth performance on multiple platforms, this $15 smart bulb is a smart bet for connected lighting.

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Cree Connected LED Bulb Review – A promiscuous light

If the smart home is to catch on, then its constituent pieces have to start playing together nicely. Cree has been pushing the LED bulb envelope - particularly on price - for some time, and now it's the turn of the Connected LED Bulb . Not long ago,...

Jan, 2015

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