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Bulbs and the wall switch problem
Bulbs and the wall switch problem — step 3 of 6 in Smart Home Starter Kit. If someone flips the wall switch off, the smart bulb is dumb. Either leave the switch on and automate in software, or use a smart switch…
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If someone flips the wall switch off, the smart bulb is dumb. Either leave the switch on and automate in software, or use a smart switch designed for that box — not every box can take one.
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