BeOn Starter Pack Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Ry Crist (cnet.co.uk)

BeOn Starter Pack review

BeOn's pitch: a smarter smart bulb. Each one features a yellow module that pops right into the center of the bulb; that module includes a battery backup that'll let the lights shine without power, a microphone that listens for your doorbell or burglar...

BeOn's bulbs feature an intriguing mix of security-minded features not found with other smart bulbs. They'll replay your typical lighting patterns when you're away from home, turn on automatically when someone rings the doorbell and continue to work...

Basic scheduling capabilities offered by almost every other smart bulb on the market are conspicuously absent from BeOn's otherwise impressive slate of features. Also absent: integrations with third-party smart home gadgets and platforms. The bulbs are...

These Bluetooth bulbs are a legitimate temptation for anyone interested in smart security, but consider waiting to see if new battery packs bring new features into play before buying in.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)

BeON Home Starter Pack

The BeON Home smart lighting system offers an easy, albeit expensive, way to make it look like you're home when you're not.

Provides light during power outages. Handy slow fade feature. Doorbell and alarm triggers.

Expensive. Can't create your own schedule. Does not interact with home automation devices. Lacks remote-management features.

Conclusion The BeON Starter Pack provides an easy, albeit expensive way to add a measure of security to your home, by simulating your typical daily lighting schedule while you're away. It does a fine job of providing safety lighting when your smoke...

Feb, 2016

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BeOn Starter Pack

It's an intriguing pitch -- both for the focus on security and for the built-in batteries, which keep your automations working even when things are switched off (or when the power's out). That frees you up to use your lights like you normally would,...

BeOn's bulbs feature an intriguing mix of security-minded features not found with other smart bulbs. They'll replay your typical lighting patterns when you're away from home, turn on automatically when someone rings the doorbell and continue to work...

Basic scheduling capabilities offered by almost every other smart bulb on the market are conspicuously absent from BeOn's otherwise impressive slate of features. Also absent: integrations with third-party smart home gadgets and platforms. The bulbs are...

These Bluetooth bulbs are a legitimate temptation for anyone interested in smart security, but consider waiting to see if new battery packs bring new features into play before buying in.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Ry Crist (cnet.com)

BeOn Starter Pack review: These security-minded smart bulbs are packed with features

BeOn's smart LEDs promise to fool burglars into thinking that you're home and will work even when the power goes out.

BeOn's bulbs feature an intriguing mix of security-minded features not found with other smart bulbs. They'll replay your typical lighting patterns when you're away from home, turn on automatically when someone rings the doorbell and continue to work...

Basic scheduling capabilities offered by almost every other smart bulb on the market are conspicuously absent from BeOn's otherwise impressive slate of features. Also absent: integrations with third-party smart home gadgets and platforms. The bulbs are...

These Bluetooth bulbs are a legitimate temptation for anyone interested in smart security, but consider waiting to see if new battery packs bring new features into play before buying in.

Nov, 2015

Read the full review