I haven't looked at this stuff until today because i assume its just junk for DIY people to play with. While at a project (installed in 2008) last week i was discussing new technology and where things are in the consumer market. I guess a lot of people are under the impression that you don't need Lutron for lights because you can buy smart bulbs and download an app. So i decided to look into this a little.

Here i see a starter pack [Link: www2.meethue.com]

Okay so without reading anything i know its some sort of wi-fi or bluetooth box that serves as the go between for my app and the bulbs. Great.

Next thought is "What happens when someone walks into a room with the light on...and they flip the switch to OFF and then i walk in later and open my app and try to turn the light on?"

Am i missing something? Or is this just like when my gf refused to use the pronto remote 15 years ago to turn the fan in the bedroom on. She would take unplug the power cord from the x10 widget and plug it into another outlet....totally breaking the automation.