Grid Connect tips, tricks and help

[CSParnell]

Hi all,

I thought it may he good to have a feed where we could share any tips and tricks to do with any of the Grid Connect Range being Arlec, Deta, Verve, Orion.

I am learning from trial and error and really just accident so sharing with others and sharing back we may be able to create some good learning information for us all.

Please post below starting with what the trick is as the title then how to do so as the body of information.

Carl 

[GreenHouse]

Hi @R4addZ
I think it all gets down to personal choice and your specific application & requirements.
However . . .
The Grid Connect App is not only compatible with Grid Connect devices (obviously), but it’s also compatible with Tuya devices, and there's a wide range of interesting low cost devices available from many manufacturers (check AliExpress).
The Grid Connect App is also compatible with Zigbee devices with a Tuya ZigBee Multi-mode Gateway Hub.
I have many Grid Connect, Tuya and Zigbee devices automating my home, all controlled with the Grid Connect App.

.@CSParnell

Full credit to Carl Parnell for his advice, encouragement, inspiration and generosity 🙂.

[Innov8tive]

I bought this WIZ smart light from Bunnings. Have tried pairing it up to my oppo android phone. I've had so many issues. I needed something straight forward and simple but it's just been so stressful. Contacted wiz even and that was a nightmare in itself. I simply want a smart light that connects to an app that I don't need a nest or device that links to Alexa. I simply want to control it through an app without buying anything extra. Ant tips on a better smart light? It needs to be a bayonet and not a screw in. Pic of bulb for type of light I bought. 

 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Innov8tive,

I'd recommend you return that globe and swap it over for an Arlec B22 LED 830lm RGB CCT Colour Mode Grid Connect Smart 10W Globe. This globe uses the Grid Connect App, which you download to your phone; no need to connect it to any other device.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Innov8tive]

Hey Mitchell! 

That's fantastic, I'll get that one instead. Cheers.