Have you looked at less expensive Smart Bulbs? I’d been wanting Phillips Hue forever but man, they’re crazy expensive and require a hub. I’ve been using TP-Link plugs, switches and bulbs and have no problems (except for when DH uses the fan remote to turn things off, lol.) They don’t make the flood light type that I need for my kitchen/dining room so I bought another brand. I got 12 flood lights for a fraction of what Phillips would have cost me. As long as they work with your “system” (we use Echo Dots) you can mix and match your Smart Things. Anyway, just a suggestion.