The device blinks and then pairs easily. Brightness is good - there are two modes - sunlight and grow. Varied brightness w/a timer and has an app.
The app allows for customizability that you wouldn't get with a controller. Once set up, it does all the fun stuff on its own day to day.
The light itself is basic with a power button and light dimmer switch. The dimmerswitch has two levels of light, that's not what the description says.
It appears to have lost 50% of its brightness. It just plugs in or doesn't. Worked great at first but only lasted for a few weeks.
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