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Phillips has removed support for 3rd party bulbs in latest firmware!
Welcome to the Internet of Things!
Just imagine the endless possibilities! One day, your lights all work. The next day, Giant International Electronics Conglomerate A decides they no longer are friends with Giant International Electronics Conglomerate B, an update is pushed out, and now you'll just have to sit in dark because... PROGRESS!!!
You didn't buy that hub, you licensed it from Philips and they can and will use you as a pawn in their corporate games when dealing with their own frenemies (GE, et al). Features they advertised on the box, in print, and on their website? That's all just words and it means nothing to anybody involved. This week they want to be buddies with their new friends Apple, so screw everyone else and let's just push out an update that breaks people's existing systems. We are at war with GE, and we have always been at war with GE.
Welcome to your internet of things. Enjoy the ride.
December 2015 · Tools and Home Improvement