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Review on TORCHSTAR Recessed Anti Glare Can Killer Downlight: Ultimate Solution for Glare-Free Illumination by Wayne Ohlrogge

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BREAK! Read this before you buy. This can also affect you.

I bought and installed these lights 11 months ago. I liked them and had no problems with them even with the "right" electronic dimmer. Everything is fine, no problem. But recently I bought some smart bulbs and an echo dot that plugs into a separate switch. Now when I turn on the smart bulbs randomly those bulbs start going out all the time until I turn off the smart bulbs then those bulbs go back to normal. I called TorchStar Tech Support to discuss this issue and was hoping for a solution to resolve the issue). Tech support said if they used to work fine but now only blink when the smart bulbs are on then they are NOT compatible, I need to replace those bulbs if I want to keep using the smart bulbs! They had no other answer when I asked them why they were making a product that wouldn't work with a smart system found in a typical modern home. They really didn't care. As a former union electrician, I'm sure they are NOT compatible with smart bulbs (Feit) when on. So if you want smart lightbulbs in your home, DO NOT buy them. Workaround I will update this review to let others know how to fix this type of issue. I've already googled a bit, but haven't found any helpful help so far.

Pros
  • Highly Efficient Lightness: This Energy Star certified shade dims light and protects your eyes from glare while consuming just 10W while delivering 580lm of brightness, equivalent to an 80W incandescent bulb, setting you $277 per set over £36,000 Save hours of operating time.
Cons
  • Some errors