The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXVI

cigarclifford · 12-27-2016, 09:45 AM

Now sipping on a tall glass of orange juice

ChaseZ · 12-27-2016, 10:01 AM

Holidays done. Shouldn't need to eat for a few days now at least after all that over the weekend!

Leingod · 12-27-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I've been looking at the TP-link products. How do you like them? Are you just using the light switch product or have you tried out any of their wall plug products?

Can you replace the bulb in your ceiling light? TP-link also has smart LED bulbs that link up to Alexa on their own (no smart switch needed).

I'm just using the switches for now. They are massive and basically take up 2 plug spaces. I have 1 attached to a power strip and it covers 2 outlets easily. Setup was dead simple and running within 5 minutes. I haven't had a single issue with them. I just yell at my Amazon Echo Dot "Alexa, turn off/on bedroom lamp" and it does that without any lag or thinking.

I have a friend coming over to put the light switches in. I'll let ya know how that goes. I'd do it myself, but I fear electricity and also have no clue on the wiring of a 200 year old house is.

I just ordered 2 wi-fi bulbs from tp-link to test out. I feel like the outlet switch sorta defeats the purpose of these though. They're pricier and don't offer much more in terms of perks. In my house, a light is either on or off. I have no need to set groups of individual lights.From the reviews though, they sound dead simple to add. Download app, screw bulb in, search for bulb, done.

kenchan · 12-27-2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Now stop treating it like you are a chimpanzee and it wont break

As mentioned, I treated it like if it was my MBP (scratch less) and yet it still broke.

killrain · 12-27-2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

dudes. i gotta poop.--eastwest

I'm pooping as I type this..........

JARblue · 12-27-2016, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

I'm just using the switches for now. They are massive and basically take up 2 plug spaces. I have 1 attached to a power strip and it covers 2 outlets easily. Setup was dead simple and running within 5 minutes. I haven't had a single issue with them. I just yell at my Amazon Echo Dot "Alexa, turn off/on bedroom lamp" and it does that without any lag or thinking.

When you say switches, you mean the wall plugs? They have one now that doesn't take up both plugs

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Originally Posted by Leingod

I have a friend coming over to put the light switches in. I'll let ya know how that goes. I'd do it myself, but I fear electricity and also have no clue on the wiring of a 200 year old house is.

I just ordered 2 wi-fi bulbs from tp-link to test out. I feel like the outlet switch sorta defeats the purpose of these though. They're pricier and don't offer much more in terms of perks. In my house, a light is either on or off. I have no need to set groups of individual lights.From the reviews though, they sound dead simple to add. Download app, screw bulb in, search for bulb, done.

Are you just replacing an existing light switch with the new TP-link light switch? If so that's typically super easy. If you're really not comfortable, a knowledgeable friend should be able to do it for you for a beer or something. I was thinking you were having to install a whole new switch which means new wiring and what not - the smart bulb would be way cheaper than paying someone to wire up a new switch.

kenchan · 12-27-2016, 11:03 AM

Replacement arrived but it needs restoration..

Leingod · 12-27-2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

When you say switches, you mean the wall plugs? They have one now that doesn't take up both plugs

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Are you just replacing an existing light switch with the new TP-link light switch? If so that's typically super easy. If you're really not comfortable, a knowledgeable friend should be able to do it for you for a beer or something. I was thinking you were having to install a whole new switch which means new wiring and what not - the smart bulb would be way cheaper than paying someone to wire up a new switch.

Yea, sorry. The wall plugs are what I meant. I saw the mini ones, but man are they pricey. I'll sacrifice a spare outlet for now. hahaha.

I never thought about using the bulbs in rooms instead of just a light switch. Now they are making more sense. Maybe I'll do that for the kitchen instead. I plan to have a friend show me how to do the electrical install for the switch. I know it'll be easy. Just unsure of what wires connect to what.

JARblue · 12-27-2016, 11:32 AM

I really want to test out their color changing bulb ... but I don't really have anywhere useful to try it. Most of the fixtures I use have proprietary LED bulbs built in; I'll have to change out the light switch on those fixtures for smart control.

kenchan · 12-27-2016, 11:36 AM

onzedge · 12-27-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Leingod · 12-27-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I really want to test out their color changing bulb ... but I don't really have anywhere useful to try it. Most of the fixtures I use have proprietary LED bulbs built in; I'll have to change out the light switch on those fixtures for smart control.

I was thinking of grabbing one and using it in the bathroom to screw with people. I'm trying to think of other things I should get for the whole system. Automated blinds are still to pricey and clunky for total control. Debating on what type of thermostat to get. Leaning towards a Nest currently. Only other thing I really want is an automated door lock.

kenchan · 12-27-2016, 11:54 AM

Looks like I'm going to be pulling out my STI tomorrow for some motoring fun.

Traffic was light today so hopefully the same tomorrow.

kenchan · 12-27-2016, 11:57 AM

Was kinda scratching my head how I would turn the STI's wheels by hand to prevent flat spots.. id have to lift all 4

kenchan · 12-27-2016, 12:31 PM

Hummm.. so I've been playing my new nord piano3 and one key has this knocking noise on release.

not a huge problem as I can probably fix it myself but for a $3k instrument kinda

At the end of da day Yamaha and Roland make the best keybeds. It's like ure paying like over a grand for just the keybed probably on my Yamaha CP1..

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Hummm.. so I've been playing my new nord piano3 and one key has this knocking noise on release. not a huge problem as I can probably fix it myself but for a $3k instrument kinda At the end of da day Yamaha and Roland make the best keybeds. It's like ure paying like over a grand for just the keybed probably on my Yamaha CP1..