The youtube comment from ‘jon d’ on the promotional video says all you need to know - it does not remember networkID and password when it loses power, you have to re-set it up again. EVERY TIME. pass
@warpedrotors Granted, this item is useful for that unique niche of Mehtizens who, from time to time, find it desirable to put their arms through a light bulb. It is not for the rest of us to understand such things, only to appreciate that there are some among us who do.
I am always worried when I see reviews with the words “brick” and “paperweight” in them. Unless I am buying a brick or paperweight, of course. This would make an amazing paperweight but sadly I already own several so I must pass.
Combining two products into one is not always a good idea. Especially when you KNOW the manufacturer is going to drop support before the product will no longer be used. I have a smart TV where the TV part works fine, but the smart part is no longer supported by the maker, so it is a waste. That is what I think every time I see a “smart” kitchen appliance, it’s a complete waste of time and money.
@Trinityscrew Oh yes! My Lifetime miniseries on the comparative aesthetics of truck stop bathrooms will be released this summer. Should set the literati’s tongues afire, opening broad new avenues of analysis for cineastes everywhere.
I have a house full of stupid lamps that do the same thing…and no one listens to me talking to myself or my dogs/cats.
I’ll stick with what I’ve got, thank you.
I was ready to send GE Sol light back to Meh (because the Alexa talk function did not work) when, wa-la,a GE Sol Specialist called me (GE took note that I contacted them and the problem was not fixed so they followed up with me). He walked me through the set up. Now it works great as advertised. Alexa is a little hard of hearing so you have to speak up a little more than you do for a Echo Dot, but it is cool now that it works. I will not be sending it back. GE even gave me a specific person to contact that specialized in Sol Lights so if anything happens in the future I know exactly who to call.
@wingmn1369 There were several steps and I don’t claim to remember them all, it is best to call Burton at the number I posted above (1/844-302-2943). One thing I can tell you is that when you hold down the reset buttons, make sure you keep holding down for about 20-30 seconds. It fakes you out making it seem like it is reset after about 15 seconds but there is a second level that is the true factory reset.
@IAMIS I think meh customers are automatically excluded from any government surveillance. We’re just not that interesting. We’re all on whatever the opposite of a watchlist is.
To jbursnsiii, Call 1/844-302-2943 and ask for Burton. He’s a teir 2 rep he’ll get it working with you. The problem you describe is exactly what I had until Burton helped me fix it. Good Luck!
Product Name: C by GE Sol Wifi Connected Smart Lamp with Amazon Alexa
Model: GE-SOL-SMARTLIGHT
Condition: New
Item Weight: 2.75 pounds
Product Dimensions: 13 x 3.87 x 15.75 inches
Power Source: Corded Electric
Voltage: 120 volts
Wattage: 25 watts
Type of Bulb: LED
Luminous Flux: 650 Lumen
No batteries necessary
Use your voice to control lighting features, get the news, stay up on the weather, and play music from your Alexa enabled music library
Privacy mode disconnects the microphone
2.4GHz Wi-fi and Bluetooth allow voice control of compatible connected devices like lights, fans, TVs, thermostats, garage doors, and more
2-far field microphones provide voice control in noisy environments
360° Omni-directional audio with great, immersive sound
Sleep-Enabled Light: C Sleep by GE uses color temperature to adjust hues and support the human body’s circadian rhythm
Sol creates a warm light that doesn’t impede melatonin production before bed, and a cool, vibrant light that gets you up and at ‘em in the morning, helping support your body’s natural sleep/wake cycle
The GE Sol also controls other connected devices like a smart thermostat and additional connected lights using the voice control via Alexa
It allows you to set timers and have hands free access to recipes and measurement conversions while serving weather and news reports upon request
Notice in the video it’s always used in well-lit rooms? I guess it’s not so much a lamp, as a Alexia speaker with indicator lights. (the clock and countdown functions do look cool).
Just came today. Nightmare to setup and still doesn’t work. It tells me to factory reset, then says it isn’t connected to internet (even though I can control the light with app), made me do another reset and now it won’t setup at all. This is a crap system with a crap setup. (I have worked in IT support for 20 years…it’s not me)
I bought this back in February, but was getting ready to move so left it in the package until moving, thought I’d set it up then. Have tried many, many times to set it up and can’t get past set up mode. “Not connected to internet”, now I can’t even see the Sol on the App. This is junk…
Is it a bladeless fan too?
@rmeden That was my first thought too.
@ciabelle @rmeden +2
@ciabelle @rmeden I thought it was a Dyson product at first.
@rmeden word has it, it does blow.
@RedOak @rmeden But does it suck?
@rmeden I looked at this at midnight, thought the same thing. Then I got the email this morning and was like …what? This blows.
@rmeden Funny how every Dyson bladeless fan has blade in it.
In spy novels they used to find microphones hidden in lamps. Now they’re not even hidden any more. Welcome to the nightmare.
@phr Big Brother.
@phr @Tadlem43 Obligatory xkcd comic.
@phr totally agree… No alexa listening devices in my house… Thanks anyway
The youtube comment from ‘jon d’ on the promotional video says all you need to know - it does not remember networkID and password when it loses power, you have to re-set it up again. EVERY TIME. pass
It’s a LAMP! It’s a MAJOR AWARD!
So how is this different from any alexa device and a smart bulb somewhere in the room?
Oh. It’s not.
@shahnm Try sticking your arm through a smart bulb somewhere in the room and get back to us.
@shahnm Yep. An underwhelming gimmick.
@warpedrotors Granted, this item is useful for that unique niche of Mehtizens who, from time to time, find it desirable to put their arms through a light bulb. It is not for the rest of us to understand such things, only to appreciate that there are some among us who do.
@shahnm I feel judged.
@warpedrotors Nah. It’s all for fun. I neither take offense nor intend to intentionally give it. Have a happy!
@shahnm I was pretending to feel judged. I can’t be offended… except by this stupid fucking lamp. Wait… is this a fucking lamp? How big is the ring?
I am always worried when I see reviews with the words “brick” and “paperweight” in them. Unless I am buying a brick or paperweight, of course. This would make an amazing paperweight but sadly I already own several so I must pass.
A light that listens and talks back. My wife already has the talk back part, and I really don’t want to be replaced.
@hchavers Have you tried lighting her up?
@eeterrific She once said I was “real bright”.
@hchavers She said you lumenated her life?
Combining two products into one is not always a good idea. Especially when you KNOW the manufacturer is going to drop support before the product will no longer be used. I have a smart TV where the TV part works fine, but the smart part is no longer supported by the maker, so it is a waste. That is what I think every time I see a “smart” kitchen appliance, it’s a complete waste of time and money.
@adr5 Not just a waste, but a security risk. If you haven’t already, disconnect it from your network.
Bright idea selling this product!
the lamp is cool, but i don’t want alexa.
@azndante you can rename her then.
@azndante @warpedrotors The one in my office responds to “Computer”, but she goes nuts when I watch Star Trek.
Cool. But 650 lumens seems a little …dark.
@eeterrific
/image the Misfits
@G1 Maybe not quite that dark…
I watched the video, and now milk is on my Alexa shopping list.
Did anyone watch that video? It sounds like it was recorded in the bathroom of a Texaco.
@UncleVinny you just sold me!
@UncleVinny That’s very specific. Are the acoustics of Texaco restrooms distinctly different than those of other service station restrooms?
@Trinityscrew Oh yes! My Lifetime miniseries on the comparative aesthetics of truck stop bathrooms will be released this summer. Should set the literati’s tongues afire, opening broad new avenues of analysis for cineastes everywhere.
I have a house full of stupid lamps that do the same thing…and no one listens to me talking to myself or my dogs/cats.
I’ll stick with what I’ve got, thank you.
@Tadlem43 Do your dogs/cats talk back?
@eeterrific Not in English, but yes, sometimes they do. Do yours?
@Tadlem43 Naw, they speak, but its usually in a variant of Uzbekistani.
@eeterrific lol
I usually use camel camel camel and buy when the price for these is around $35.
Also be aware these cannot do synced audio for multi room music. I usually just mute my mic and use it as an interesting smart light.
Does this connect directly to China or do I have to enter the password on my bank account first?
@Pufferfishy No no no…they listen to what you say for six months, and then they blackmail you.
I was ready to send GE Sol light back to Meh (because the Alexa talk function did not work) when, wa-la,a GE Sol Specialist called me (GE took note that I contacted them and the problem was not fixed so they followed up with me). He walked me through the set up. Now it works great as advertised. Alexa is a little hard of hearing so you have to speak up a little more than you do for a Echo Dot, but it is cool now that it works. I will not be sending it back. GE even gave me a specific person to contact that specialized in Sol Lights so if anything happens in the future I know exactly who to call.
@dankessler What’s the fix, i’m in the same damn boat. Factory reset 3 times now!
@wingmn1369 There were several steps and I don’t claim to remember them all, it is best to call Burton at the number I posted above (1/844-302-2943). One thing I can tell you is that when you hold down the reset buttons, make sure you keep holding down for about 20-30 seconds. It fakes you out making it seem like it is reset after about 15 seconds but there is a second level that is the true factory reset.
Will it cook noodiles?
@twinesurge It might cook a couple, if you pour water on it.
At first I thought this was gonna be a light therapy lamp.
Which also woulda been meh.
@chestermeh Here’s some light therapy.
AlExA eXiSt FoR mE wHiLe I lAy DoWn In BeD aLl DaY dOiNg NoThInG
Why make the CIA pay to bug your house when you can do it for them?
@IAMIS I think meh customers are automatically excluded from any government surveillance. We’re just not that interesting. We’re all on whatever the opposite of a watchlist is.
@IAMIS @warpedrotors Killfile?
No, wait!
To jbursnsiii, Call 1/844-302-2943 and ask for Burton. He’s a teir 2 rep he’ll get it working with you. The problem you describe is exactly what I had until Burton helped me fix it. Good Luck!
Specs
Demo Video
What’s in the Box?
Price Comparison
$145.06 at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Tuesday, Mar 16 - Monday, Mar 22
“Here, buy this lamp that will also help you make purchases from my former startup company.”
…I never understood why companies sell a direct portal to their competitor’s checkout line.
@ocifersven Pride was never an option at Meh.
Kind of pricey for an orphaned, meh product.
Wait, that sounds like my purchase of the Olio smartwatch! Pass
does it work with the googoo?
“And G-d saw the light, and it was NOT good.”
That has to be the creepiest YT video ever, but the comments under it just made my day.
Notice in the video it’s always used in well-lit rooms? I guess it’s not so much a lamp, as a Alexia speaker with indicator lights. (the clock and countdown functions do look cool).
My order is still “Processing” after 20 days. I don’t even want this anymore, but I can’t cancel it.
Just came today. Nightmare to setup and still doesn’t work. It tells me to factory reset, then says it isn’t connected to internet (even though I can control the light with app), made me do another reset and now it won’t setup at all. This is a crap system with a crap setup. (I have worked in IT support for 20 years…it’s not me)
I bought this on Meh.com and I love it. I’m still learning everything it does. Great product.
I bought this back in February, but was getting ready to move so left it in the package until moving, thought I’d set it up then. Have tried many, many times to set it up and can’t get past set up mode. “Not connected to internet”, now I can’t even see the Sol on the App. This is junk…
@amsims Check out the posts right above yours.