Ion Audio Sound Shine Review

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Review of Ion Audio Sound Shine powered by the Slant community.

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Pros

Pro
Rich, stereo audio

Ion is traditionally an audio company, so it isn't really surprising that they managed to create a product that offers good audio quality. These won't provide the same boom as dedicated speakers, but they'll do the job for most tasks.

It should also be noted that these don't need a wall plug - all the power they require can be taken from any regular light socket.

Pro
Easy to use app

The app is very basic - you can control the brightness for the bulbs or turn them on and off.

Pro
Simple setup

There's no hub required, and the bulbs pair easily directly to your phone. The process isn't any harder than pairing a bluetooth speaker.

Cons

Con
Limited to 2 speakers

While you can have virtually endless numbers of Ion Shines hooked up at once, only 2 can play audio at once. It would be really handy if you could connect more up, as their sound would compound making it seem louder and richer.

Con
No automation

Con
White light only

While the lights are dimmable from your smartphone, most smart bulbs offer a RGB LED which lets you illuminate your room/house with different colors and shades of white. These lights only have 1 shade of white, and can be dimmed.