I’m testing different RGB bulbs in my home automation setup, looking for the best bulb on the market.
I will update this post with further research and with people’s comments.
Short review, current winner: Aeon Labs Bulb.
Philips Hue
Website: http://www.meethue.com
Protocol : ZigBee
Pros:
-A lot of apps for it
Cons:
– Only HSB colors; difficult to set a precise RGB color.
– Only 3 values for colors: Hue, Saturation and Brightness.
– Poor color quality. Read the BravoRomeo review here.
I can’t tell the difference between yellow and green with my Philips Hue.
– Slower reaction when changing colors. For example if I set a sequence of 9 colors (without fade), it takes around 3 seconds to do them all.
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Aeon Labs Bulb Gen5
Website: http://aeotec.com/z-wave-led-lightbulb
Protocol: ZWave
ZWave SwitchColor CC version: 1
Pros:
– A lot of LEDs
– 5 values for colors: RGB + Warm White + Cold White
– True, exact RGB colors
– Faster reaction to colors. For example if I set a sequence of 9 colors (without fade), it takes around a fraction of a second to do them all.
Cons:
– It seems that it doesn’t support fade between two arbitrary RGB colors. It’s limited to simple presets of effects like rainbow.
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Zipato RGBW bulb – rgbwe27zw.eu
Website: http://www.zipato.com/default.aspx?id=24&pid=81&page=1&grupe=
Protocol: ZWave
ZWave SwitchColor CC version: 1
Pros:
– 5 values for colors: RGB + Warm White + Cold White
– True, exact RGB colors
– Faster reaction to colors. For example if I set a sequence of 9 colors (without fade), it takes around a fraction of a second to do them all.
Cons:
– Doesn’t support any kind of fade or effects. Confirmed by their support.