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00:00:00 – 00:10:22
The video centers around resolving a lighting issue in a bedroom and closet using smart technology. The presenter suggests installing eight Halo recessed trim smart bulbs controlled via the Whiz app as an elegant solution, avoiding the need for electrical circuit modifications. The integration involves setting up a new IoT device, a smart button, and a remote control, which allows separate and versatile control of closet and bedroom lighting. The presenter demonstrates using the app to create a new room, pair devices, and set various lighting modes. They highlight the convenience of smart features such as motion-sensing "space sense," which automatically adjusts lighting based on presence, and emphasize the flexibility and enhanced user experience offered by smart home technology. The presentation concludes with an encouragement to explore more such innovations.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter addresses an issue with the lighting setup in a bedroom where a closet was added without properly reconfiguring the existing ceiling lights. This results in the entire bedroom lighting up when only the closet lights are needed. The presenter proposes two solutions: hiring an electrician to split the circuits or using smart technology for a more elegant fix. The chosen solution involves installing smart bulbs, specifically eight Halo recessed trim smart bulbs powered by Whiz, which can be controlled locally and offer a range of tunable and RGB colors. The presenter then demonstrates setting up the smart bulbs using the Whiz app, creating a new room named “closet” and pairing the bulbs with the app.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to integrate a new IoT device into their existing network, which is separate from their secure network for untrusted devices. After successfully pairing the device, identified as “closet one,” the presenter demonstrates controlling a light in the closet. They introduce a smart button that serves as an on/off switch and a dimmer, showing its magnetic functionality for convenient placement. The setup process involves inserting batteries and pairing the button to the closet’s devices. Additionally, they discuss a smart remote with preset scenes and dimming capabilities, highlighting its versatility for different settings. Finally, the presenter modifies the ceiling light switch to stay constantly powered for operating smart bulbs, using a wire connector and a blank plate to disable the traditional switch.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter demonstrates resolving a lighting control issue between a closet and bedroom, illustrating that they are now controlled separately. The closet lights are set to a natural white, suitable for viewing clothing colors, while the bedroom lights use a warm white typical setting. Seven out of eight bulbs are working properly, with one needing replacement. The presenter then discusses programming a remote control to manage the bedroom ceiling lights from a bedside nightstand. They show the steps to pair the remote, select various modes such as Warm White, Daylight, Ocean, and Romance, and adjust brightness. Additionally, the remote can be reprogrammed to control other scenes, managing different lights throughout the house.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses a convenient way to use smart light bulbs, suggesting to leave them on the nightstand and use a preset button when needed. Additionally, they highlight a feature called “space sense” which allows the bulbs to sense motion and turn on or off automatically without the need for external motion sensors. The speaker is enthusiastic about this feature, describing it as “magic.” They recommend trying out this feature with at least two bulbs. The segment concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and follow on social media for more ideas and information.