After years of frustration with my GE Link bulbs, I’m thrilled to share an incredible turn of events! I’ve been using these bulbs since 2014, but they’ve always been a source of headaches—dropping out of the mesh, causing connectivity issues, and generally being unreliable. I even had to replace most of them with other brands like Sengled and Sylvania, which worked much better with my Hubitat setup. Imagine my surprise when I recently discovered that Hubitat now fully supports GE Link bulbs! The journey started when I decided to repurpose some old GE Link bulbs for a new lighting project. I was skeptical, to say the least, but I gave it a shot. After a factory reset and re-pairing, the results were nothing short of miraculous. These bulbs, which I was told would never work with Hubitat, are now performing flawlessly! They turn on instantly, respond to voice commands, and even work seamlessly with my Zigbee mesh. What’s most impressive is that they’re working better than they ever did with the original Wink system. The bulbs come on simultaneously and maintain a stable connection, which was a constant struggle before. I’m still in disbelief, but I’m absolutely thrilled to have my original bulbs back in action. Here’s what I’ve noticed: - Instant Response: No more delays or flickering. - Stable Connectivity: They stay connected even when other devices are added to the mesh. - Perfect Integration: Works beautifully with Hubitat’s advanced features. While there’s still a minor issue with adding these bulbs to dashboards, the benefits far outweigh this small hiccup. I’m hopeful that future updates will resolve this as well. This experience has been a true testament to the power of community and innovation. I’m incredibly grateful to the developers at Hubitat for making this possible and to the supportive community that shares tips and solutions. If you’ve been hesitant to try older GE Link bulbs with Hubitat, I urge you to give them another chance—they might just surprise you! Cheers to new beginnings and happy automating! 