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So when I sat down to review the script for this video with Jake We debated the title for awhile And finally I asked him point blank Are Phillips Hue bulbs a ripoff? Well I'd say they're making a pretty good profit And isn't that prety much the problem all of this smart home stuff By the time you've got your brand name Caseta switches Nest thermostat, August lock Hue bulbs, your five, ten grand deep in this stuff, and every time I pull out a calculator and add it up I basically end up with Yeah, screw it. I'm gonna find another way ...And find another way we did No, not that way. In today's video we're gonna be looking at smart bulbs from a relativity unknown company called Yeelight, that promise to be an affordable to Phillips Hue and LIFX Memory express is your go-to store for electronic needs and services in Canada, they're opening a new store in Victoria B.C. and they're hiring for all positions. Learn more at the link below First let's take a look at the incumbents, starting with the ultra popular Phillips Hue. Phillips was one of the first players in the consumer smart lighting space, back in 2012 when they launched their system as an Apple store exclusive The entire product stack, including their 800 lumen bulb makes use of the Zigbee ultra low power mesh based network, that connects compatible devices together. Now it does require a hub to facilitate a connection to the outside internet ow, but the use of this tech Allowed Phillips to make why, why would you throw there no. The use of this tech allowed Phillips to make devices like their Tap wireless button That can control your lights, while only being powered by the kinetic energy of pushing the buttons, that is pretty damn cool