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Questions about replacing Hue with Nanoleaf (lemmy.world)
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I'm looking to replace an existing Hue setup and some dumb lamps, especially since Hue is hiding basic functionality behind a user account these days. I'm thinking of going with Nanoleaf instead.

What I have right now:

  • Bridge: Hue bridge
  • Living room: Hue pendant light + Hue E27 bulb, controlled by a Hue switch and optionally synced to a Linux PC running Huenicorn
  • Bedroom: Hue ceiling light, controlled by two Hue switches
  • Guest room: Dumb LED light
  • Bathroom: Dumb LED light

What I want to install:

  • Bridge: SLZB-06* for Matter+Thread, optionally talking to a Home Assistant instance
  • Living room: 2x 3-pack Nanoleaf Skylight, controlled by a Sense+ switch and optionally synced to a 4D V1 camera
  • Bedroom: Nanoleaf E27 bulb, controlled by two Sense+ switches
  • Guest room: Nanoleaf E27 bulb, controlled a Sense+ switch
  • Bathroom: Nanoleaf E27 bulb, controlled a Sense+ switch

Now there's a few questions I have:

  • Would this setup work or am I missing something? Nanoleaf's website is quick to mention several home automation hubs, none of which I want to operate.
  • Can I actually sync the Skylights with the 4D camera? The documentation only seems to talk about the corresponding light strips.
  • Is there another option for screen syncing that works with Linux?
  • Can I set a bulb to change its color temperature on a fixed cycle? If so, I could skip one of the Sense+ switches.
  • If Nanoleaf's stuff is unsuitable for my needs, is there another alternative that isn't Hue?
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[–] Mpeach45@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

I have not found Nanoleaf to be super reliable. Perhaps this is just the reality of wifi gear.

The bulbs in particular are flaky for me, and some have failed after less than a year.

They do work with HASS though—when they work.

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I've been getting off of Nanoleaf as they die. Granted, some of those were pre-Matter. Still, their support wasn't helpful, and their shit shouldn't just randomly stop responding.

I've had better luck with GE Cync, and I just added a single Aqara bulb (for $25).

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Do you not already have a bridge for matter/thread? It's built into a lot of things, like Google Streamer (formerly Chromecast), Alexa, Apple Home, etc.

Home Assistant will absolutely let you make any automation like changing color temperatures on a fixed cycle.