Ilumi A19 Smartbulb Reviews

Expert review by : Kevin Hunt (pcworld.com)

Ilumi LED Smart Bulbs review: The brains are in the bulb

With the Bluetooth speaker as a role model and chronic entrepreneur Mark Cuban as a “Shark Tank” sugar daddy, iLumi is the smart bulb that asks: Why Wi-Fi? Why not Bluetooth?

No modem, router, or hub required ; Bluetooth LE 4.0 extends range to 150 feet ; Torch feature turns bulb on when you enter a room and off when you leave

No access away from home ; Not compatible with Wi-Fi-based connected-home systems ; Unreliable at scheduled tasks

ILumi Solutions’ second-generation Bluetooth bulbs’ reliance on Bluetooth LE means they don’t require a hub or a bridge, but the downside is that you can’t control them over the Internet.

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Timothy Torres (pcmag.com)

Ilumi A19 Smartbulb

The Bluetooth-connected Ilumi A19 Smartbulb has some interesting features, but they should be better implemented for the price.

Doesn't require a hub. Easy setup.

Pricey. Clunky app design. Poor music syncing. Torch mode is slow to respond.

Conclusions The Ilumi A19 is a decent smart bulb, but it doesn't do enough to separate itself from the competition. And its most unique features, like Music Sync and Torch mode, are underwhelming. If you're looking to give smart lighting a try, you're...

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Christopher Null (pcworld.in)

ilumi A19 LED Smartbulb review: The smart light bulb for the security conscious

The latest generation of ilumi's Smartbulb has a considerably updated look that is now reminiscent of a high-tech ice cream cone, but its core technology remains largely the same. Most notably, the bulb still uses a Bluetooth connection to pair with...

Oct, 2016

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