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When it comes toAmazon’s Prime Day 2 dealsevent, I’m a small-deal kind of guy.
Some might call my predilection for sub-$25 deals cheap, I prefer to think of it astargeted.
There are so many brands, choices, bundles, features, and differing levels of intelligence and standards.
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I just wanted a lightbulb.
That can really cut down the price of a box of smart bulbs.
Screwing it into the light socket is only the first step.
Many rely on proprietary apps on iOS and Android.
Then there’s theMatter(get it?)
Most smartbulbs you’ll find on Amazon start with Alexa support.
The majority also supportGoogleHome.
Fewer, it seems, supportAppleHomekit.
I say maybe because even this super standard doesn’t seem to solve all the smart home interoperability issues.
I also wanta bright bulb.
Many of the bulbs I looked at come inmultiples.
That means you might end up spending more than you want for your new smart bulb.
Yes, I’m talking about myself here.
I have to check that they can handle more than just a bit of dampness.
Perhaps you could help me decide.
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Amazon’s Basics bulb covers the basics with dimming capability but just one color.
It can handle damp environments but outdoors might be a stretch.
The bulb is guaranteed to work with Alexa, but may not support your other smart home standards.
Still, if you’re an Alexa home, this is a good smart bulb starter choice.
It also adds Matter support.
At 35% off, it’s a great deal for a trio of smart bulbs.
At 100W equivalent, this is one of the brighter smart bulbs.
It also supports both Alexa and Google Assistant.
No Apple Homekit support is listed.
First, it’s two smart bulbs and second, it ships with its own bridge.
Basically, you’re free to’t just pop in one of these bulbs and connect to your internet.
There are color choices and bright-enough 60W-equivalent illumination.
At $13.99, it’s almost 50% off.
Better yet, they don’t require a hub to work.
