Osram is discontinuing the cloud server operation for Lightify as of August 31, 2021.
In this particular case, it’s only somewhat problematic because the devices can mostly be connected to Hue gateways. However, this is a clear example for anyone who equips their home or new build (considering the lifespan of a house!) with such gimmicks simply because they look nice in advertisements and appear cheaper. Just imagine what would happen if, for example, Loxone ever decided to do something similar. But hey, we did warn you.
Fire away!
In this particular case, it’s only somewhat problematic because the devices can mostly be connected to Hue gateways. However, this is a clear example for anyone who equips their home or new build (considering the lifespan of a house!) with such gimmicks simply because they look nice in advertisements and appear cheaper. Just imagine what would happen if, for example, Loxone ever decided to do something similar. But hey, we did warn you.
Fire away!
Patricck schrieb:
The tiler didn’t want to believe me that a switch can work behind the tile. Please feel free to explain that in more detail.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture of it yet. It is a capacitive switch that is glued behind the tiles. This is quite convenient in a shower or, in my case, by the bathtub to control music, lighting, and blinds.
You can find more information by searching for Loxone Touch Surface.
You can find more information by searching for Loxone Touch Surface.
untergasse4321 Mar 2020 23:4511ant schrieb:
You are welcome to explain that in more detail.This is not something unique to Loxone; similar components are available from several manufacturers. For example, with KNX integration, there is the Enertex ProxyTouch.In general, though, it’s a pretty cool feature to have in the shower or under the kitchen countertop.
untergasse4310 Aug 2021 10:49And there goes another one... Osram is discontinuing Lightify as of August 31, 2021. The bulbs can supposedly be connected to other Zigbee systems, but integration with Alexa/Google will no longer be possible, groups won’t work anymore, and there will also be no more updates.
Just in case someone is considering using something like this as a basis for their home again, because it’s so cheap and works so well.
Just in case someone is considering using something like this as a basis for their home again, because it’s so cheap and works so well.
untergasse4310 Aug 2021 11:43Haha, my original post was also about Lightify 😀 So it’s not a new one now, but still Osram 🙂 The message still applies as well.