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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 11:57 am
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I got a 2nd gen Dot bundled with a Hue lighting kit. I also picked up two additional Hue bulbs. I have to say that I really am scratching my head on it, though. Overly cumbersome. Light switches are simple and they work 100% of the time. Not 80% and sometimes you have to say the command again unless right now there is a hiccup in the internet connection in which case your Echo cannot process your command and you sit there in the dark. Light switch = 100%. Period. No explaining to visitors that they shouldn't use the switch on the lamp to turn it on and off and here is a list of voice commands they should use instead because if they use the switch your preprogrammed lighting pattern isn't going to execute and you'll be sitting there speaking at your voice box like an idiot and get frustrated unable to turn on your light. Nope. Switch. On. Off. Works. Turn lights on and off faster than I can get my needlessly oversized smartphone liberated from my pocket. Love my Echo. Can't stand the Hue.
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