GE Zigbee Bulb not showing proper state (On/Off)

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My front porch light is an older GE Zigbee bulb. Recently I have noticed that the light is not responding to commands and is not showing the correct on/off state.

For instance - The light is currently on but shows off in HE.

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I use the simple automation app to turn it on and off based on sunset/sunrise.

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App Events:

Name Description Value Date
SL anti-Turn On 2022-12-04 07:40:00.142 AM PST
SL Turn On 2022-12-03 04:19:00.123 PM PST
SL anti-Turn On 2022-12-03 07:39:00.256 AM PST
SL Turn On 2022-12-02 04:19:00.141 PM PST
SL anti-Turn On 2022-12-02 07:38:00.232 AM PST
SL Turn On 2022-12-01 04:20:00.162 PM PST
SL anti-Turn On 2022-12-01 07:37:00.108 AM PST
SL Turn On 2022-11-30 04:20:00.142 PM PST
SL anti-Turn On 2022-11-30 07:35:00.297 AM PST
SL Turn On 2022-11-29 04:21:00.133 PM PST

And event log from the light

Name Value Unit Description Source Type Produced by Triggered apps Date
command-on Command called: on DEVICE command Hubitat® Dashboard 2022-12-04 03:00:24.869 PM PST
command-on Command called: on DEVICE command Outside Lights On/Off 2022-12-03 04:19:00.267 PM PST
switch off Front Porch was turned off DEVICE Front Porch 2022-12-03 07:39:00.739 AM PST
command-off Command called: off DEVICE command Outside Lights On/Off 2022-12-03 07:39:00.478 AM PST
switch on Front Porch was turned on DEVICE Front Porch 2022-12-02 04:19:00.490 PM PST
command-on Command called: on DEVICE command Outside Lights On/Off 2022-12-02 04:19:00.268 PM PST
switch off Front Porch was turned off DEVICE Front Porch 2022-12-02 07:38:00.676 AM PST
command-off Command called: off DEVICE command Outside Lights On/Off 2022-12-02 07:38:00.435 AM PST
switch on Front Porch was turned on DEVICE Front Porch 2022-12-01 05:24:52.105 PM PST
command-on Command called: on DEVICE command 2022-12-01 05:24:52.007 PM PST

I have tried to resent the light and add it back in...No help unfortunately - Is it time to get a new bulb?

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It depends upon which GE Zigbee bulbs these are. All the GE ones I originally bought were GE Link Zigbee bulbs (with the green base). They'd constantly fall off my Zigbee mesh and I gave up on them years ago.

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It is an Older Bulb - Its a GE "Wink" branded bulb.

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Yes, those are the ones I gave up on.

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I think I have a few of those in my junk box too.

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Ok. Thanks. What’s the current wisdom on which bulb to use?

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If I was putting smart bulbs outside, versus using a smart dimmer, I would probably go with Hue. Hue lights have been very reliable for me. I do use mine with a couple Hue bridges, so I can’t say how reliable they are directly connected.

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To get you started...
If you're sticking with ZigBee:
$$$ - Hue
$ - Sengled or Innr

If you have the Wi-Fi infrastructure:
$$$ - Lifx
$$ - Wiz
$ - Kasa

All brands supported natively in Hubitat.

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What would the reason for going with a switch vs a bulb on a Porch light?

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In my observation, switches seem to have better reception and transmission strength, and function better as repeaters for other devices than bulbs. I read that the Sinope Zigbee dimmer has 20dbm transmission power. You don’t have to worry about switches being turned off and becoming nonfunctional. I personally have a variety of switches, dimmers, and bulbs. I only use bulbs where I want to change the color or color temperature of the light.

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