These cheaper alternatives to Hue smart bulbs are on sale starting at $12

Save up to 44%: GE smart light bulbs are on sale for as low as $12.05 as an Amazon deal of the day June 28.

I have spent more money on Hue smart light bulbs than I would care to admit, and truly I love them and don't regret my purchases. But I would absolutely recommend opting for a cheaper option if you can — just not so cheap that they die on you after a couple of months or don't have a reliable app.

GE smart bulbs are a top choice because GE is a well-known, trusted brand and the bulbs are about half the price of Hue. And as of June 28, they're even cheaper as an Amazon deal of the day.

Both white and color lights are included in the sale, and you have the option of a single bulb or a two-pack. They're priced as follows:

• C by GE tunable white direct connect light bulb — $12.05 (save $5.94)

• C by GE tunable white direct connect light bulbs (two-pack) — $20.99 (save $14)

• C by GE full color direct connect smart LED bulb — $13.99 (save $11)

• C by GE full color direct connect smart LED bulbs (two-pack) — $27.98 (save $17.01)

All of these bulbs connect via WiFi and Bluetooth without needing a separate hub. Just download the Cync mobile app and you can control the lights with your phone or voice assistant like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. For comparison's sake, a two-pack of Hue color-changing bulbs costs $89.99 and requires a hub if you want to connect the lights to WiFi (though they do connect via Bluetooth without a hub).

Save some money by opting for the C by GE smart light bulbs on sale for as low as $12.05.

Save up to $17.01 at Amazon

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