C by GE Direct connect lightbulbs

[tomfowler]

1. Brief description of the device or service.

C by GE now supplies direct connect WiFi bulbs that are quite affordable. They currently can be controlled by their app or Google/Alexa.

2. Link to the provider or manufacturer’s product or service page.

https://www.gelighting.com/smart-home/led-bulbs

3. Link to the service or device’s API, along with information as to whether it is public or requires an account or key. (This is extremely important because without a published API, integration of any device or service will be difficult if not impossible!)

Could not find a specific API, but someone on GitHub has figured it out. See below.

4. Any other relevant information including examples or GitHub repositories related to the device or service.

unixpickle/cbyge

Thanks in advance, I appreciate the project!

Tom

[qian]

Please see below:

C by GE light local control via BTLE

What This integration lets Home Assistant control C by GE Bluetooth lights. Why C by GE lights are cheap and often go on sales. You might see bad reviews all over the places because C by GE lights form a BLTE mesh and you could connect to only one device via bluetooth. You could typically get one Bulb below $5. For example, currently it is on sale 4 for $15. https://slickdeals.net/f/14493620-my-best-buy-members-c-by-ge-light-bulbs-4-a19-smart-led-light-bulbs-60w-white-15?src=SiteSearchV2_S…

[tomfowler]

Thank you for the reply! Unfortunately, this solution is for the bluetooth versions. I have the direct connect versions using WiFi. I’ll keep looking.

[qian]

sorry, didn’t realize there is a Wifi version.

[BacchusIX (Bob)]

Anyone get anywhere with a c by GE/ cync integration? I got a bunch of this crap before I got into home automation and didn’t realize that it doesn’t integrate with anything. They’re not bad products, just don’t work with anything else.

[Marcagodbout]

I too would like to see this integration.
For now I am using Alexa Media Player to call routines I set up in Alexa app to control it.

[nikshriv]

See here:

C By GE (Bluetooth - Native Google Home Support) - Integrate with Hassio?

Check out the most recent version of my Cync lights integration: The new version requires that you have at least one Wifi connected switch or plug in your system. It no longer uses Google Home to control the switches. It is capable of controlling both Wifi and bluetooth devices. I have also included access to the built in motion sensors on dimmers that include them. Try it out and let me know if there are any issues by posting on the Github page.