Hi ~ We just replaced all 26 of our recessed lights with these same Lowes Utilitech lights. The reviewed on Lowes.com were good, so we gave them a try. There is a very, very slight delay, but certainly better than the wait for the CFLs that I had in some of the lights. They're about the same color as the "old style" bulbs I had in some (pre-CFLs that had been replaced in some), but they are brighter. I can definitely tell a big difference in our laundry room where it doesn't have quite as much natural light as other areas. That's a great price, we paid about $34 each. Also saw some recently at Costco for $24 (after we bought the Utilitechs already of course) Also, an FYI for Marylanders, Potomac Edison has a rebate program of $30 per LED "fixture." This is why we replaced all of them as the cost of relacement bulbs of approx. $10 each would be the same utilizing the rebate program, plus I won't have to buy more replacement bulbs and hopefully save some on the electric bill.

Our can lights are Cooper. (See above) In the GW world, most use the Cree We went with cooper for 3 reasons 1. I made an error putting in 5 inch cans as I thought I would use bulbs which fit the 5 inch best - but decided I wanted the trim kits as the light is less harsh than bulbs- I hated our old bulbs as well 2. The Cree trim kit only fits the 4 and 6 inch cans- but the Cooper fits a 5 or 6 inch can. 3. I did not use a box store but a lighting store. They were very helpful and I could see different options in action. I felt their time was worth a few extra dollars. The carried the Cooper brand plus many bulb types. This was early in the renovation process and I was just discovering GW The cooper only came in the 3000k - but DH preferred the whiter light. They dim nicely- down to 5% but it does look brighter than 5% Maybe my eyes are getting older(I am sure this is not true) but love having lots of light options in the kitchen (also gave UCL and a lighted cabinet) I have most of the cans on one dimmer with the over sink on a second dimmer. I do have decorative lights in the center (on a dimmer also) which are standard incandescent bulbs for now. My former boss didn't like them the first time she saw them but by the second time - she thought they were great- I adjusted the dimming ahead of time so when I turned them on - it was not a full blast experience. Most will like them but some won't - see if you have a lighting center in the area. Just spend time making your decision. LEDs are expensive so you want to be happy with your choice. Let us know what you do :-) Cryptic and typos from iPhone

This fixture was designed for an incandescent R or PAR lamp that has an internal reflector to direct he light out of the fixture. An LED lamp designed to replace this lamp is designed to shine directly downward in a similar fashion with a similar beam spread. A replacement LED for an incandescent A19 lamp (typical light bulb) will waste a lot of its light energy inside the fixture so that less light will reach the floor. Another issue is that replacement lamps have a driver (transformer) built into the base of the lamp and it can get very hot. In a recessed fixture you don't want to add more heat with a non-reflector lamp. So, go buy an LED PAR replacement lamp which will cost more but it will work properly in the fixture. If yo like it, buy more. I prefer 2700K for a warm light but the actual color differs with the manufacturer.

Sure, I can help you with that! To have smart color changing LED recessed lights that can also be controlled with a wall switch, you will need a few components: Smart LED lights: You can choose any brand of smart color changing LED recessed lights that are compatible with your home automation system. Some popular brands include Philips Hue, LIFX, and Sylvania Smart+. Smart hub: A smart hub is a device that connects your smart lights to your home automation system. You can choose a hub from the same brand as your smart lights, or use a universal hub like the Samsung SmartThings hub or the Amazon Echo Plus. Wall switch: You will need a wall switch that is compatible with your smart hub. There are several options, including smart switches that can be controlled with an app or voice command, or traditional switches that can be connected to a smart home system through a smart hub. Wiring: You will need to wire the smart switch to the power source and the smart hub. If you're not comfortable with electrical wiring, it's best to hire a licensed electrician to do the job for you. Once you have all the components, you can install the smart lights in the desired locations and connect them to your smart hub. Then, install the wall switch and connect it to your smart hub as well. You should be able to control the lights with the wall switch, as well as through your home automation system or with voice commands if you have a compatible smart speaker. You can also use the app to change the color and brightness of the lights.