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Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:12 am
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I'm no wiring expert so I won't comment on the specific feasibility of what you want to do, but I'll say that given the choice between non-color-changing smart bulbs and dumb white bulbs connected to a smart switch, I'll always go with the latter.
Smart bulbs are great for when you need color changing, for when you have no neutrals, and for when you aren't able to put in a new smart switch. Otherwise, they're annoying because turning them off at the switch kills their controllability, and for most bulbs, if you lose power, they all pop back on at full brightness when the power comes back on.
Plus in your case it sounds like one smart switch for <$70, vs. multiple $25 bulbs.
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