UPDATE checking in after 5 years of constant usage.
Can you believe all bulbs are still working? I have over 40 Kasa products. Plugs, Bulbs. All good still.
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This is my 3rd update. I am keeping my original review as well as the last update on bulbs losing connection.. Turns out, it was all human error, meaning, all fingers pointing back at me. The reason two bulbs lost connection was because I made certain gadgets (webcams, printer etc) to be assigned a fixed local IP address and ONLY on a certain port setting (not 8000). When my router resets, two bulbs found themselves using those IPs, but because the port was not assigned correctly, it could never connect onto my local LAN. So, apologies TP-Link! Once I figured that out, I was able to repurpose the bulbs that I thought were "dead" and used it elsewhere. So far, all my Kasa bulbs has been stellar. Upgrading this back to 5 gleaming stars.
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My original review was below. Originally given 4 stars, I am downgrading it to 2 stars. As stated, two bulbs lost connection to the internet. The bulbs will still switch on to their last configuration, but at this point,they are essentially regular bulbs and not smart anymore. Which is a waste. I was hoping they would last for many more years. In contrast, some of the OEM china made smart bulbs are still working, albeit their color temp and brightness are not as rich as these.
I have bought a few of the newer TP link bulbs (K series). Will see if they last longer.
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Great smart bulb. I am knocking off 1 star as out of 4 bulbs that I own, one of them would lose connectivity every once in a while. Though this could also be due to the remote location (from router) that the bulb resides in.
The color temp is just right, I love the effect the bulb has when dimmed at 5%. Perfect as a night light. Easy integration with Alexa once you enable the KASA Skill within Alexa App.
This bulb is bright enough to use as a primary reading light source. Best of all, it works without a hub.
| Brand | TP-Link |
|---|---|
| Light Type | LED |
| Special Feature | Corded |
| Wattage | 8 watts |
| Incandescent Equivalent Wattage | 50 Watts |
| Light Color | Warm White |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Color Temperature | 2700 Kelvin |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Brightness | 600 Lumen |
| Shape | a19 |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Dimmable LED WiFi Smart Bulb |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Controller Type | Vera, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, iOS, Android |
| Included Components | Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb LB100, Quick Installation Guide |
| Power Source | AC |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Color Rendering Index | 80 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
| Light Source Wattage | 8 Watts |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Manufacturer | TP-LINK |
| Part Number | LB100 |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.1 x 3.11 x 6.73 inches |
| Item model number | LB100 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Color | Soft White Light Bulb |
| Style | Soft White |
| Finish | Soft White |
| Special Features | Corded |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 2 years. |
