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.

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

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.