SYLVANIA Smart WiFi

Plugged in, “added” and set up 5 light bulbs. Every one of them worked but claimed “firmware update needed”. At the time I didn’t have the time as app stated “this could take a while. “Make sure your device has battery power blah blah blah……” but the bulbs seemed to work just fine as is. Able change colors and effects no issues, figured, “meh whatever this will do for now”. Finally found the time later on and attempted to “update firmware”—tested it cautiously on one single bulb first to see how long it might take. At what looked to be 90% complete, It stopped and claimed, “connection failed, check the network” and has ever since completely refused to do anything. I “tried again” and tried and tried. All logical connection and internet [nothing else on network having any issues just this one specific bulb I attempted to update] and the bulb sits there, dark while switch is in the “on” position. I Tried to “delete/readd the bulb to reset it. The power to the bulb is on but the bulb its-self is completely dead-won’t turn on at all. I am actually afraid now with the other 4 bulbs. That, If I should accidentally press to update them…… what? Im out more pricey light bulbs… there go more bulbs!? Not happy here with this Sylvania.😠

I’ve been using these smart leds for about 6 months now, and overall i find them to be pretty great. I love how I can control the mood of my lighting anywhere in the house with just the touch of a button. The groups are fairly easy to make and the scheduling is really cool, I use the scheduling feature on a daily basis. Especially handy when going out of town. They can even turn on when the skies get dark or rainy. I have noticed that sometimes, a light will just randomly go out and the app won’t recognize it anymore. This could be user error, but I find that when a light goes out I have to get a ladder, climb up and unscrew the actual bulb, and then screw it back in again to reboot it and get the bulb to turn on again. I’m finding at least one bulb randomly goes off about once every week or so. I use 13 of them throughout my house. In my master bedroom, I use Philips Hue LED, which are way pricier (or were when I got them 4 years ago). The Philips, in comparison, are incredibly reliable lights, I have never had to climb a ladder and reboot one. Their app is also just as functional, but more intuitive and aesthetic. But for the price, the Sylvania’s are pretty great. I think they were around $25 cheaper per bulb than the Philips Hue. Hope this helps!

I was drawn to the SYLVANIA lightbulbs initially due to the product’s affordability in comparison to some of the other smart bulb systems on the market today as well as the fact that it does not require an assistant device (Alexa) to function. The bulbs were extremely easy to set up through the app as it took me less than 5 minutes to complete. Also, the app has a user friendly interface which is simplistic and has no unnecessary frills. Definitely recommended to folks looking for an affordable alternative.