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5 things smart bulbs give you that smart switches don't

Let there be light.
MUO on MSN

I couldn't figure out why my LED bulbs kept failing until I checked this

It was a running theme in my home.
EDN

Dim 12V Light Bulb with 555 IC

This light dimmer is used to dim the intensity of 12V light bulbs using the well-known 555 timer that is configured as an astable multivibrator. The pulses from pin 3 are used to control the VMOS ...
Seattle Times

Even dim bulbs can fix turn signal

Q: My right turn signal just began flashing rapidly. The left is OK. Any ideas on what’s causing this? I’m hoping to fix it myself. A: This will be an easy one ...
SFGate

Dimmers for us dim bulbs

Here's one of the best housekeeping hints I've heard in a long time: Install dimmer switches. Yessir! No need to clean before that next dinner party -- simply lower the lights. Dimmer switches are ...