G45 Smart WiFi Bulb Review: Big Features in a Small Package
The Tiny Bulb That Solved My Big Lighting Problem
I've got a confession to make: I nearly electrocuted myself trying to install smart lighting in my vintage pendant lamp.
There I was, balanced on a wobbly stool, wrestling with an adapter that refused to fit the delicate G45 socket, when I realized something absurd - in our quest for smart homes, we've forgotten that beautiful fixtures need beautiful bulbs. That's when I discovered the GY Store E27 G45 Smart WiFi Bulb, and it changed everything.
After three weeks of testing (including one memorable evening when Alexa turned my bedside lamp into a disco light), here's why this might be the most thoughtful smart bulb you'll buy.
Small Bulb, Big Surprises
1. Perfect Fit for Finicky Fixtures
The compact G45 form factor solves problems you didn't know you had:
- No more ugly adapters bulging from delicate lamps
- Maintains fixture aesthetics (unlike bulky smart bulbs)
- Fits where others can't (think: small globes, tight sconces)
Real-world win: Finally installed smart lighting in my 1950s ceramic lamp without ruining its vintage charm.
2. Brighter Than It Looks (600 Lumens!)
Don't let the size fool you - at 600 lumens, it delivers:
- Ample light for reading nooks
- Crisp task lighting in home offices
- Adjustable warmth (2700K-6500K)
Pro tip: Use the "Morning Coffee" setting - gradually brightens from warm to daylight over 30 minutes.
3. Surprisingly Full-Featured
This little bulb packs:
- True WiFi control (no hub required)
- Alexa/Google Home compatibility
- App scheduling (vacation modes, sunrise alarms)
- Energy monitoring (that 6W rating is no joke)
Putting It Through Its Paces
The Good:
Easy installation (screwed in and connected in under 5 minutes)
Reliable connectivity (only 2 disconnections in 3 weeks)
Precise dimming (no jarring jumps in brightness)
The Quirks:
- Small = easy to lose (I may have mistaken it for a Christmas ornament)
- Not for enclosed fixtures (standard LED limitations apply)
- No color options (white spectrum only)
Who Should Buy This?
✔ Design-conscious smart home users
✔ Owners of small or vintage light fixtures
✔ Renters needing non-permanent solutions
✔ Energy savers (uses 85% less power than halogens)
Skip if: You need RGB colors or have large open spaces to light.
Final Verdict: Small But Mighty?
After living with this bulb for 21 days, here's the bottom line:
- Finally brings smart lighting to small fixtures
- Delivers pro features without bulk
- Saves energy without compromising light quality
Is it perfect? No. But at under £25, it solves a problem most smart bulbs ignore - beautiful lighting shouldn't require ugly compromises.
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