I have been working for years trying to make my home 'smart' and lights seemed like a good entry point. If you have ever looked at swapping out all of your bulbs for a smart system, you know that the choices and decisions can be quite daunting. For the money, the Wiz line of products is very hard to beat. The price is way better than Hue, and the performance is much better than some of the other brands, especially when looking for multi-colored bulbs.
Pros:
* Cost - these things are relatively cheap
* No base station - there is none required. That is a huge benefit, as it reduces the overall cost
* Lots of colors - Playing with the colors and creating various scenes is really fun.
* The app is easy to use - the app is pretty easy to use, once you figure out some of its quirks. If you are someone who give up when something doesn't work exactly like you think it should on your first attempt, you might want to reconsider this purchase (or any sort of smart home purchases until the tech matures a bit further, to be honest).
Making groups and setting up your various rooms is really easy. Even controlling lights in groups within each room is as easy as drag and drop
Things I wish were better:
* Rhythms - While Rhythms are a cool idea, it just really doesn't work like I think it should. It gets confused if a switch is inadvertently turned off during a rhythm, and then starts over. It can be a bit of a pain to remove a rhythm if you have any sort of network issue
* 2.4Ghz only - I know that this is extremely common for most smart devices these days, but these will only work on a 2.4Ghz wifi band. This can become aggravating when you have a multi-band wifi where all of the networks share a name. Getting your devices to all talk to the 2.4 band can be challenging. It's not impossible, but it may be a frustrating experience for some.
Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this brand to anyone who wants to incorporate smart light bulbs into their home but doesn't want to break the bank at the same time.
| Brand | WiZ Connected |
|---|---|
| Light Type | LED |
| Special Feature | Energy Efficient, Dimmable |
| Wattage | 60 watts |
| Bulb Shape Size | A19 |
| Bulb Base | E26 |
| Incandescent Equivalent Wattage | 60 Watts |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home |
| Light Color | Red |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Brightness | 800 Lumen |
| Shape | a19 |
| Material | Synthetic Polymer (PMMA) |
| Model Name | WiZ |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Controller Type | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Included Components | 1 Bulb |
| Power Source | Wireless |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Color Rendering Index | 80 |
| Beam Angle | 120 Degrees |
| Power Consumption | 60 Watts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Light Source Type | Led |
| Item Weight | 2.43 ounces |
| Light Source Wattage | 60 Watts |
| Product Dimensions | 2.4"W x 4.64"H |
| Control Method | App, Remote, Voice |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00046677603441 |
| Manufacturer | Signify |
| UPC | 046677603441 |
| Part Number | 603449 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 603449 |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Color | Color |
| Style | A19 Bulb |
| Special Features | Energy Efficient, Dimmable |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer. |
