Ratings & Reviews for Google Smart Light Starter Kit Chalk

Much more than a fancy light switch...

The mini is precisely what I needed in my shop. The footprint is small compared to the competition, but the sound is big. The ambient noise in the shop does not interfere with the operation, so I no longer must turn equipment off to access the internet. You can move the Mini to any room that has power and WiFi coverage, and it is ready to use in about 10 seconds. This Mini can connect with other Google speakers and I have coverage on both floors of the shop. The most impressive thing is the ease...

Hands free

I set up the google mini and light bulb in my master bedroom. I can turn the light on and off without using the switch. If you have ever snuggled into bed only to realize you left the light on and had to get out of bed to flip the switch you will appreciate this device! It is learning my voice and is now my morning alarm. I initially resisted setting up electronic devices in my home but once I relented and tried them I am hooked. The convenience and ability to control (turn on & off) from anywhe...

Smarter than Alexa

This product is smarter and more reliable than the Echo counterpart. The sound quality is also better. Having both types, we have decided to switch to the Google world for more consistent user experience.

Encountered Problems

I will start out the review by stating that I received a defective product. I tried to get this remedied but so far have not received a response. So this review is based on the product being defective but I hope to come back and edit it if a replacement is ever received. Smart Bulb - Right off the bat, the smart bulb was defective. When trying to connect it to the Google Home app, it started to setup, flashed several times like it said it would, then I got an error in the app and it never sa...

Simple to use

I found that the smart light is simple to use. I installed the light bulb into the fixture I wanted to control, bedside lamp. I had to download the Google home app on my phone and answer a few simple questions on the app. I can now control the lamp with my voice, ask Google what the weather forecast is, stream my Google music service, and ask Google the answer to my kids random questions. I haven't explored all the features of the device yet, but those I have used, I love.

Mini Device, Huge Possibilities

With any purchase of a product, you need to make sure that it will cover your needs or do what you want it to do. With any smart device, you want it to be compatible with as many other smart devices you may have so you have a cohesive network. If you are purchasing this to be the one and only smart device in your home then you may not need to pay much attention to that. This little device is a standalone hub so you can connect devices directly to it such as the lightbulb that it comes with and o...

Makes saving energy easy

Like the smart home features on the Google Smart Light Starter Kit Bridge Home Automation Hub. It's a good smart piece to get started with. Easy peasy to turn on and off lights. Not sure what the magic number is to have for our home. Easy out of the box set up.

Mini worked well, bulb not so much...

The mini was able to easily connect to my existing home network and other Google Home devices. Unfortunately, the GE bulb would not connect to any device at all. It was tested in multiple scenarios, attempting to connect with multiple devices and none would complete the connection.

Well, I am shocked!

I am old, not very tech-savvy, and had my doubts about this product. Our bedroom does not have an overhead light, so in order to walk into the room when it's dark, you have to find your way over to a bedside light. Not any more!! I just tell it to turn on the bedside light, and voila, there is light! I am impressed, and it was easy!

Works great

Straight forward to set up through Google home app. Enjoy being able to use voice control.

Easy to use!

We put this in a sitting room next to a baby nursery. It's super convenient to walk in the room with the baby in my arms and tell google to turn the lamp on. It's not super bright so if I had it in a living room I would add more bulbs. Set up is super easy like all google products. Would definitely buy more to go around the house.

Good combination

You get 2 smart home devices in one small bundle. The speaker has a pretty good overall sound playing Spotify. It took a couple of attempts to get it to sync with our Nest Hub, but it is great to now have the sound on two floors. The one bulb is perfect for the floor lamp in the bedroom - you don't have to move to turn it off!

Wow! This is a cool little device

First off it is really easy to set up. As long as you have an internet connection your good to go. It to me is quiet amazing course I’m also a bit behind on all the current technology. I know enough to get by. I haven’t had a lot of time to tinker with it but as of now I like all of the possibilities it has to offer. I’m hoping that I can use it as an alarm when I travel. I’m not sure if it has any battery back-up capability which would also be a nice feature. The only real con is that there...

Google Smart LightStarter Kit

What you get in this kit is (1) Google Home Mini (speaker) and (1) C-Life Smart Bulb by GE A19. The Google Home Mini is a doughnut size Google Home. The top is covered with fabric to help acoustically and visually transparent, so you can see the 4 status lights on top of the Google Home Mini. The Google Home Mini is just a 'mini' version of the full size Google Home. With any Google Home, once they are set-up you can ask it questions, calendar appointments, reminders, set timers, time, weather, ...

Functional small speaker with big sound

The “Smart Light Starter Kit” consists of 2 products – the Google Mini Smart Speaker and as Smart Light. You need to 1st set up the speaker in order to set up the light, unless you already have existing Google hub. Setting up the speaker was a breeze – I already had Google Home app on my phone, it recognized the speaker and in few minutes it was up and running. Setting up the light was even faster – I turned it on and the app took over and in a minute or so it was ready to go. You can assign ea...

Google Smart Light starter kit

This thing was a breeze to install. Plug it in, screw in the light bulb and download the FREE Google Home app. Since I already had the Google Home Max Hub, this was a wonderful add on. Placing it in our den makes it soooo easy to walk in and just say, "Hey Google, turn on the lamp." With a plate in one hand and a drink in the other for an evening of TV, this wonderful little assistant will prevent years of spills. It truly is the start for being able to control almost everything in our house sim...

WARNING – You’ll Want More!

This was my first experience with any smart home tech, and I absolutely LOVE IT! Not only can you control the light bulb with simply your voice, but you also have the option to control it from an app on your phone from anywhere in the world (as long as you have internet connection to both your phone and your bulb). It should be noted that this bulb will require a constant power supply even when it’s ‘off’, for it to work properly. So, you probably won’t be using this bulb in your ceiling ligh...

Smart light starter kit

Inside the Smart Light Starter Kit you get a Google Home Mini smart speaker and a GE smart led light. The Google Home Mini is a miniature version of the Google Home with the major differences being cost and the speaker sound quality. The GE smart led bulb is a very basic bulb that can be turned on and off using the mini or the switch on your wall (the switch must me on for the Mini to control it). If you are considering experimenting with smart home technology, but are a bit nervous, a light is ...

Google Smart Light Starter Kit

I really like this product, I was skeptical at first but once trying this product it is awesome. You can set the light to how you want it and use the Google Mini to ask questions. The installation was easy and took about 10 mins for everything. I want to add these smart lights to all my rooms in the house.