If i add a new bulb do I have to unplug the gateway and start over?
372976
No.. This is the best alternative to the over priced wifi bulbs out there.. just plug it in go into your iPhone app and click add light.easy peasy
372977
No, I initially purchased the 2 bulb + gateway kit from Home Depot, plugged everything in and configured the gateway. Later I purchased one additional bulb from Amazon and all I had to do was turn off the gateway (not unplug it), install the additional bulb, and that was it. I was able to control all bulbs as a group and individually.
372978
No you do not need to unplug the gateway. Go into the configure section of the app and click on add new lights. This will discover your new bulb and add it to the my lights section of the app.
2247534
You need to go through the TV menu and reset the bulb piece. I can't remember exactly where it was or what it said but when you put in a new bulb you basically reset the timer to tell you when you need a new one. The timer is based on how many hours the TV is on.
1124452
Nope. It will tie into your existing light wiring the same as your old lamp.
1515368
First of all don't forget to read you TV manual, it will explain on how to step by step. I had to go by the directions in the manual on how to remove the all one and another page to replace the old bulb with the new one. It took a little while to do. Good Luck!
1425938
Yes. You can replace just the bulb. See videos on youtube of how it is done.
1437890
I ordered the bulb under the impression that it would work directly with the wink system, without the TCP Gateway based on information on the Home Depot website (http://goo.gl/WBGFgD) that indicates that this bulb is "Wink App Ready". However, it should say it is "Wink App Ready" when used with a TCP brand "Gateway" device (http://goo.gl/gBYPpH). So make sure you buy the gateway too or a kit. :-)
2049044
In short, no. You must be connected to your home network (directly or through VPN)You can also attempt to control through port forwarding or use of a home server... but that's more work that you probably want to do.Even if you do find a way to control beyond the walls of your home, you have no guarantee that the bulb is responding correctly. Since the app is intermittent at best, you'd be controlling your light 'blind' and have no feedback to tell you whether the bulb received and responded to the remote command.
1614961
Yes, all you have to do is disconnect the old one and connect the new one. That's all.
794842
Yes you take out the bulb and just screw in the adapter, that's a simple as it is.
1051077
You can just plug in. I changed my entire ceiling light bulbs with LED ONES.
2270418
No, I just unscrewed the old unit and screwed in the new one. I then plugged in the new unit and all worked well.
852348
You have to wire it. I used the plug out of my old one. Also, construction is very thin, and you have to use your own bulbs, and mine came slightly damaged from shipping. Good thing is that it rapid starts.
588377
Yes, these bulbs screw into any normal socket, and yes, the associated light switch is required to be left on all the times. The bulb has a receiver in the base that needs constant power to be able to communicate with the gateway. The Gateway is connected to your wifi router. You then use your phone to program the light and turn on the light(s) on or off...like a timer. You can also turn the light on or off form anywhere in the world as long as you have access to wifi with your phone. You save $ because the bulbs are LED and don't consume a lot of power when on..Be sure to buy the kit, the bulb alone is useless without the gateway. Yes, these bulbs screw into any normal socket, and yes, the associated light switch is required to be left on all the times. The bulb has a receiver in the base that needs constant power to be able to communicate with the gateway. The Gateway is connected to your wifi router. You then use your phone to program the light and turn on the light(s) on or off...like a timer. You can also turn the light on or off form anywhere in the world as long as you have access to wifi with your phone. You save $ because the bulbs are LED and don't consume a lot of power when on..Be sure to buy the kit, the... » Read More Yes, these bulbs screw into any normal socket, and yes, the associated light switch is required to be left on all the times. The bulb has a receiver in the base that needs constant power to be able to communicate with the gateway. The Gateway is connected to your wifi router. You then use your phone to program the light and turn on the light(s) on or off...like a timer. You can also turn the light on or off form anywhere in the world as long as you have access to wifi with your phone. You save $ because the bulbs are LED and don't consume a lot of power when on..Be sure to buy the kit, the bulb alone is useless without the gateway. « Show Less
395052
If you remove power to the bulb, it defaults to the initial setting. Not a problem for my purposes.
750254
I've noticed mine does not start up very well. Twist the bulb as if removing and then reinstall. It won't start immediately. Also, the indicator is not an LED like it looks, just a lens to the inside. Turn of the lights or shield ambient light, it might be on, you just can see it.
1952221
I just went and unplugged mine and plugged it right back in and it worked fine. Nice little lamp.
493908
Sorry. I did not have that issue as everything worked fine. But you should be able to replace the bulb.