Isn't this taking a lightbulb a bit too far?

Here is the Excerpt:

"LIFX is the smartest light bulb you've ever experienced. It's a wifi-enabled, energy efficient, multi-colored bulb that you control with your iPhone or Android. LIFX gives you unprecedented control of your lights, reduces your energy costs, lasts up to 25 years and delivers an amazing range of experiences we think you’ll love."

Here is the site:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limemouse/lifx-the-light-bulb-reinvented

Now, the LED light isn't such a bad idea, but the wifi control I think is. Imagine any punk out on the street with an iphone or android could be flipping your lights on and off all day...

I would think they would take the idea, and add to it to something useful, like a wifi controlled grill... oh wait......

:afro:

 

Would there not be security on each individual's system whereby a code was needed to activate it to turn the lights on or off? After all, it is probably the same concept as using one's phone to unlock and lock one's automobile.

 

It seems okay to me. I wouldn't invest a whole bunch of money in something so trivial. But if you need to turn your lights on before you leave the bar then it can be a useful tool.

 

Actually hadn't thought of that application.. Finding the light switch when you are blitzed can be a REAL pain in the behind!

As to the other comment on security... I suppose you are right, but I mean.. if they want to invent a tool to hack it, they will.

You can pretty much hack any wifi access the videos are all over youtube on how to do it.... So.. Not sure how it would be done, but they would need some good security.

Maybe they just stole the coding from the guys that already do it for cars lol...

Some guy is starting his Jag from the front steps, and your lights going on and off

 

Yeah, the idea was to make things easier, but in reality it's making things harder because your smart toaster tells you, that you actually like BLACK toast, and your smart car tells you, that you REALLY don't want to drive to that bar you love so much and drops you at the theater... To add INSULT to INJURY, your smart toilet then proceeds to tell you you need to eat more fiber and dispenses some whole wheat crackers.... :afro:

 

Ah,flaw in plan,Meagain.

YOU still have to put bread into toaster MANUALLY!

Damn-all saved time now used finding breadbin,realising it's empty,running in pj's and slippers to store,finding out your doorkeys are in your other pj's,and sitting on your doorstep crying as all your house lights flash on-and-off in confusion.

 

the future is now!

 

You all everybody seem to miss the point that this is for people with to much extra cash on hand. You dont have to go counting bulbs you pay someone to do it and as for all the gadgets needed...well if your the target customer you already have all that.

 

Hmmm. Who plugs in your ObamaCare robot when it feels tired?


Other than that,I think I rather like your planet,Meagain.

[ps;your Gender-o-tromic alignment indicator should now register 'Mr']

 

Robot senses own battery charge and goes outside to stand in sun to recharge thru it's silicon paint or wireless charge indoors thru transmitted energy Tesla style.

Then decides it prefers being outside and you don't need toast anyway, hahaha.

 

Question... Why is "there's an App for that" one of the most common things said anymore?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhkxDIr0y2U"]Sesame Street: Song: There's An App For That - YouTube

 

This is taking a light bulb too far.

 

Welll,at least that person can see where they're going!

 

I guess someone was looking for that after "glow" they were always hearing about after the fact

 

Is that what's meant by 'epiphany'?

Because that doc has seen the light!

[da-da-boom...tish]

 

Well, you do "Screw" them in... so someone must have taken it literally!



I don't imagine they found the experience too "enlightening" even though it involved a bulb.

"I said Fill'im in, not Filament!"

Or.... Wait for it....

"I said you could stick your BULGE in there... BULGE"

I tell ya, what people stick up there is really amazing....