Great video. I just picked up a pair while in store without doing any research because of the sale and after watching your video I'm excited to install them this week.
They're a sealed unit, but yea maybe some silicone around the edge of the box. Mine are recessed back under the gutters, so I wasn't super worried about it
If you set them at a certain (default) color and turn the switch off, do you know if they'll go back to that same color when you turn the switch back on or do you have to control them via the app all the time? I had planned on replacing some string lights with these in my gazebo and don't want them on a timer/schedule... I just want to be able to turn the switch on and they work. Then, if I want to, use the app to change the color. Your review was great, BTW!
I need to know, did you install more junction boxes to the brick wall where there are no junction boxes? I could install one Sconce light in place of my outside light because of its junction box. That works be easy but, to my question?
Unfortunately, they do get disconnected from wifi consistently no matter what your wifi coverage is. that frustrate a lot of people including me. For the last two nights one of them would go offline and scheduling functionality would stop working. These are not lights when you configure and forget unfortunately. But I wonder about your honest opinion now that you have used them for more than a month? are you having issues? Otherwise they are great looking lights, I just wish they would have higher quality wifi module or internal mechanism to keep schedule in.
Yes I have had a few issues with scheduling. Mine were mostly because I put mine along the whole stretch of the outside of the house, and the wifi signal wouldn't reach. I actually went and bought a wifi 6 mesh system to create a much larger network for them to connect to and they have done better
Yeah, mine would disconnect as well. You mentioned updating to Wi-Fi mesh 6 helped? My mesh is probably due for an update anyways since it’s 4ish years old. Thanks for sharing.
@@housestuff yeah, i am using mine as an on/off scone. i do like the look of them and at the sale price from costco, its not the worst. Atomi customer service acknowledged the issue and are sending two replacement lights. Although i have a suspicion the wifi will have similar results. I believe they have a weak wifi antenna. I installed atomi outdoor string lights, also from costco, and wifi on those is strong with zero drops thus far.
Thanks for this review. Very helpful. Do you know if you can just use them as regular on off lights if you don’t have wi fi? I’m assuming WiFi is so you can do all the cool colors. We are using in a boathouse that is about 170 feet from our router. Any insight would be great
Yea they can be wired straight to a switch just like any other sconce. Initial setup I think could be done with just a phone network, or just skip the setup, but they will be default set to a white light instead of the warm light unless you can get in the app and change them
It looks like you installed them on brick. It would have been nice to have showed how. At least a brief overview of running the wires through the brick etc. I'm guessing you already had lights installed and just replaced them with these
Yes there were already sconces on the left side. The right side is regular siding with a brick facade on the outside of it, so cutting those was just like installing into siding
Nice video glad I came across your channel. I just bought a these at Costco. My concern is if the scone light are bright enough for using it as a porch light by the front door or will it be too dark to see when using your key to open the door. I’m in the midst of getting siding soon on my house and bought these to place one or two as porch lights at the front door and the other two over by the garage. Please let me know your thoughts and opinion. Thanks 👊🏼
Yea I have one of them on my front porch that you can see in the video. It lights up the front porch at night for sure. It's not as bright as a big led spotlight, but it's pretty bright
I just bought these lights set was easy and we love them. I’m Wondering if you can set a daily on off timer for lights to come on at night, and go off during the day or day light rather???
I just installed these. You can set them up based on climate, triggers, event, weather. I set them up for sunset and sunrise so they light up automatically. You can choose color for each. These lights only work on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
When i switch my lights of with the remote control....They keep bk on by themselves!! Whats the problem please?? Just want them to stay on the white colour to instead of changing colour ....
I have 4 on my home theater but I have to turn them on individually, How can you link them together so that you can change the colors and turn them one as a group instead of individually?
I so hard to believe you when you said "I started to play with them with the app" ufff let alone on how to pair them (you did not even mention it).... it's a friking nightmare to work on. I'm just not able to pair them with the freaking app and yeah I'm on 2.4ghz...
@@housestuff Hey thnks yor the re ply. It just, pisses me off because my cell can "see them" but the app won't. If you know why this happening, I'm all ears (eyes)
Yea I just installed them a few weeks ago, just bought two more and about to install them today. Loving them so far. The scheduling is the best part. saves you from having to turn on the lights at night
@@GS-iu9gi I'm assuming you could control them since they're on wifi, but I am not sure about that. The electric bill I haven't noticed anything but I use big amounts of power. I doubt these led lights would put much an increase in my usage
When you're in the app, you have to click on the light and then go to the settings on the light to create the group. It was weird, but I figured it out after a while
Great video. I just picked up a pair while in store without doing any research because of the sale and after watching your video I'm excited to install them this week.
Yea they're really awesome!
Good review. I just bought a pair to use in my home theater. Scored at Costco for $70 a pair!
Just installed a pair. I’ve had the Atomi string lights around my house since last Christmas.
Digging the sconces. Thanks for the review.
Great lights! Installed a set and am happy with it…now just 4 more sets to go👌
Easy install and cool features like create groups and such
They were on sale for 86.00 yesterday Costco in Nj
Thanks for the review . I’m going to pick up a box at Costco. U should water seal them with a clear coat so water won’t mess with the electrical stuff
They're a sealed unit, but yea maybe some silicone around the edge of the box. Mine are recessed back under the gutters, so I wasn't super worried about it
Seal the sides and top of box. Do not seal the Bottom.
If you set them at a certain (default) color and turn the switch off, do you know if they'll go back to that same color when you turn the switch back on or do you have to control them via the app all the time?
I had planned on replacing some string lights with these in my gazebo and don't want them on a timer/schedule... I just want to be able to turn the switch on and they work. Then, if I want to, use the app to change the color.
Your review was great, BTW!
I need to know, did you install more junction boxes to the brick wall where there are no junction boxes? I could install one Sconce light in place of my outside light because of its junction box. That works be easy but, to my question?
Good review. Didn't know light bulbs couldn't be changed if it stops working.
these look amazing! great video
Unfortunately, they do get disconnected from wifi consistently no matter what your wifi coverage is. that frustrate a lot of people including me. For the last two nights one of them would go offline and scheduling functionality would stop working. These are not lights when you configure and forget unfortunately. But I wonder about your honest opinion now that you have used them for more than a month? are you having issues?
Otherwise they are great looking lights, I just wish they would have higher quality wifi module or internal mechanism to keep schedule in.
Yes I have had a few issues with scheduling. Mine were mostly because I put mine along the whole stretch of the outside of the house, and the wifi signal wouldn't reach. I actually went and bought a wifi 6 mesh system to create a much larger network for them to connect to and they have done better
Yeah, mine would disconnect as well. You mentioned updating to Wi-Fi mesh 6 helped? My mesh is probably due for an update anyways since it’s 4ish years old. Thanks for sharing.
@@maratik999 I still have the occasional signal drop out. For instance, it's 3:30 in the afternoon here, and two of the sconces are on lol
@@housestuff yeah, i am using mine as an on/off scone. i do like the look of them and at the sale price from costco, its not the worst. Atomi customer service acknowledged the issue and are sending two replacement lights. Although i have a suspicion the wifi will have similar results. I believe they have a weak wifi antenna. I installed atomi outdoor string lights, also from costco, and wifi on those is strong with zero drops thus far.
Having the same issues with ours. It’s annoying that sometimes they go on but not off since they are “offline” happens a lot!
Thank you.
Thanks for this review. Very helpful. Do you know if you can just use them as regular on off lights if you don’t have wi fi? I’m assuming WiFi is so you can do all the cool colors. We are using in a boathouse that is about 170 feet from our router. Any insight would be great
Yea they can be wired straight to a switch just like any other sconce. Initial setup I think could be done with just a phone network, or just skip the setup, but they will be default set to a white light instead of the warm light unless you can get in the app and change them
Hello , are they still working for you ? Any updates ?
It looks like you installed them on brick. It would have been nice to have showed how. At least a brief overview of running the wires through the brick etc. I'm guessing you already had lights installed and just replaced them with these
Yes there were already sconces on the left side. The right side is regular siding with a brick facade on the outside of it, so cutting those was just like installing into siding
Having trouble getting to the part on the app to add the wi-fi im using! Help
Where did you get your Pathway light from? I saw them on your video , if you wouldn't mind sharing please
Do your lights follow your schedule?? I can't get mine to follow it accurately. They turn off hours before I want them to.
Nice video glad I came across your channel. I just bought a these at Costco. My concern is if the scone light are bright enough for using it as a porch light by the front door or will it be too dark to see when using your key to open the door. I’m in the midst of getting siding soon on my house and bought these to place one or two as porch lights at the front door and the other two over by the garage. Please let me know your thoughts and opinion. Thanks 👊🏼
Yea I have one of them on my front porch that you can see in the video. It lights up the front porch at night for sure. It's not as bright as a big led spotlight, but it's pretty bright
I just bought these lights set was easy and we love them. I’m Wondering if you can set a daily on off timer for lights to come on at night, and go off during the day or day light rather???
Yes, you have to set them in a group, but yes, it's possible
I just installed these. You can set them up based on climate, triggers, event, weather. I set them up for sunset and sunrise so they light up automatically. You can choose color for each. These lights only work on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
Which google mesh system do you have?
Bought 2 sets but always having issues with them going off line or at least 1 of them. It’s annoying
Get a mesh wifi network like he talked about
When i switch my lights of with the remote control....They keep bk on by themselves!! Whats the problem please?? Just want them to stay on the white colour to instead of changing colour ....
You have a physical remote? Mine only use the phone app. Are you using the app?
I have 4 on my home theater but I have to turn them on individually, How can you link them together so that you can change the colors and turn them one as a group instead of individually?
Yea you have to go into the app, and into the light itself and create a group and add the others to it
I so hard to believe you when you said "I started to play with them with the app" ufff let alone on how to pair them (you did not even mention it).... it's a friking nightmare to work on. I'm just not able to pair them with the freaking app and yeah
I'm on 2.4ghz...
I used a mesh wifi system in my house. All of my switches and stuff like these lights. Helps alot
@@housestuff Hey thnks yor the re ply. It just, pisses me off because my cell can "see them" but the app won't. If you know why this happening, I'm all ears (eyes)
Is it compatible with tuya smart life app ?
Not sure, I haven't tried
@@housestuff let me know if you try, thanks
If you can tell me how to keep them online that would be incredible. Have to reconnect them to the wifi almost everyday which is annoying as hell.
I use a mesh wifi system throughout the house. It drops out every once in a while. Maybe once every couple weeks I have to reconnect one
I have the same issue every morning. I'm also using a mesh network. Going to see if one of my mesh units around will help
Thank you, I now know everything I need to bite the butter on 3 boxes
Don't bite the butter unless it's salted :) Glad I could help out
Man, I can’t get one of them to connect no matter what.
Just got 2 at BJ’s for $40 each!!!
just got them today for $80 in Costco, they are $20off
Just bought them. Are they still a thumbs up? Or should I return them?
Yea I just installed them a few weeks ago, just bought two more and about to install them today. Loving them so far. The scheduling is the best part. saves you from having to turn on the lights at night
@@housestuff Do you know if you can control them from anywhere in the us? or world? Has it impacted your electrical bill much?
@@GS-iu9gi I'm assuming you could control them since they're on wifi, but I am not sure about that. The electric bill I haven't noticed anything but I use big amounts of power. I doubt these led lights would put much an increase in my usage
Nice video, can I invite you make a test for my product?
Do you also have a beard channel? You seem familiar
lol yes I do :)
Are they water resistant?
Yes
They are aluminum
yea very possible
Yo homie!
I can’t “group them” to save my life. The app seems not user friendly. Otherwise great looking lights.
When you're in the app, you have to click on the light and then go to the settings on the light to create the group. It was weird, but I figured it out after a while
If passers-by were unsure you were common, there’ll be no doubt now.
Your product video is very good, may I ask how to contact you for cooperation?
officialhousestuff@gmail.com