Iota Lite LED Smart Bulb

[Sushubh]

It's cheaper than Philips. That's why I ordered this. I wanted to order that ever since I saw it first

 

[dextermorgan]

^same. Phillips is shit expensive for the system they offer

The table below is a guidance for recommended light level in different work spaces:

Activity Illumination
(lux, lumen/m2)
Public areas with dark surroundings 20 - 50
Simple orientation for short visits 50 - 100
Working areas where visual tasks are only occasionally performed 100 - 150
Warehouses, Homes, Theaters, Archives 150
Easy Office Work, Classes 250
Normal Office Work, PC Work, Study Library, Groceries, Show Rooms, Laboratories 500
Supermarkets, Mechanical Workshops, Office Landscapes 750
Normal Drawing Work, Detailed Mechanical Workshops, Operation Theatres 1,000
Detailed Drawing Work, Very Detailed Mechanical Works 1500 - 2000
Performance of visual tasks of low contrast and very small size for prolonged periods of time 2000 - 5000
Performance of very prolonged and exacting visual tasks 5000 - 10000
Performance of very special visual tasks of extremely low contrast and small size 10000 - 20000

 

[bhojv74]

It's only 500 lumens

That's BULLSHIT............ Atleast 1400 lumens is needed for proper light

So it makes useless for normal use

You need to be rational, which 7w LED bulb gives you 1400 lux?

Max you get is 100lux/w with those cool white LEDs. So you add the number of bulbs if you need more light.

For me, I love the idea, I would want to switch between cool and warm white. And would love to dim it durning movies. These are the basic features that is useful for me, then have to explore with other novelties.

 

[Nishant]

This is not a replacement of the primary light source in a room.

 

[Sushubh]

Right. I use a 7w Philips 2 in 1 LED bulb while working and it works just fine. It is of course not enough if I start reading a book or newspaper. I would use this bulb in place of this bulb. Philips only let me switch between white and yellow right now

 

[Nifty]

Ok you guys try it out and review it when you get it.

I am confused about it and don't find it useful as of now. Other than light change features

I have Philips led 14 watt with 1400 lumens and that's why I think lumens 500 is too low

 

[Sushubh]

You are missing the point of this bulb This is for partying. Not day to day usage.

 

[bhojv74]

Again, 14w = 1400 lumens is 100lux/w.
7w = 500 lumens is 70lux/w
So u need 3 such bulbs if you need 1400 lux.

 

[bhojv74]

I would love it if they integrate it with wink.

A Simpler Smart Home

 

[Nishant]

I think they're a too small company for that