# Wyze Bulb (Dimmer Issue) **URL:** \ **Category:** Power & Lighting\ **Tags:** not-platform-specific\ **Created:** [July 13, 2019, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305 "2019-07-13T04:21:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SeaMan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/seaman/32/20137_2.png) [@SeaMan](https://forums.wyze.com/u/SeaMan)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2019, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/1 "2019-07-13T04:21:36Z")
Prior to ordering the Wyze Bulb, I did not realize it would function poorly using a dimmer. The little guide says not to use it in conjunction with a dimmer and I’m seeing why now. 1 out of 8 bulbs turn on and changes color. And the rest are 100% controlled by the actual dimmer on the wall. Is there a work-around to this? ---
**Author:** ![HDRock](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/hdrock/32/11309_2.png) [@HDRock](https://forums.wyze.com/u/HDRock)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2019, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/2 "2019-07-13T05:31:45Z")
What I would do Because , You no longer need the dimmer is, Replace the dimmer switch with a regular Wall switch, 10 minute job, problem solved ---
**Author:** ![Newshound](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/newshound/32/71715_2.png) [@Newshound](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Newshound)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2019, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/3 "2019-07-13T05:57:31Z")
Many LED lights specify whether you can use them with a dimmer switch. You can dim these, just not that way. ---
**Author:** ![HDRock](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/hdrock/32/11309_2.png) [@HDRock](https://forums.wyze.com/u/HDRock)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2019, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/4 "2019-07-13T06:04:16Z")
Do the other 7 bulbs turn off and on with the app? With your wall dimmer turned all the way up ---
**Author:** ![SeaMan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/seaman/32/20137_2.png) [@SeaMan](https://forums.wyze.com/u/SeaMan)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2019, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/5 "2019-07-13T06:17:09Z")
No. The rest of them only turn off and on using the actual dimmer. I’m not sure why only 1 of them works like its supposed to. Hopefully replacing the dimmer back to a normal light switch will do the trick. I also end up seeing like 4 or 5 bulb wifi networks. Thought it would go away upon setup. ---
**Author:** ![HDRock](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/hdrock/32/11309_2.png) [@HDRock](https://forums.wyze.com/u/HDRock)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2019, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/6 "2019-07-13T06:23:43Z")
I don’t know how you set your bulbs up but I did it this way. I set up all bulbs individually in a desk lamp near the router, After they are set up I moved them to the fixtures I wanted. My bulb wifi networks are still there ---
**Author:** ![HDRock](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/hdrock/32/11309_2.png) [@HDRock](https://forums.wyze.com/u/HDRock)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2019, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/7 "2019-07-13T06:42:54Z")
Ha I just put one In a fixture with a dimmer The bulb works OK But because I never use the dimmer I just now found out the dimmer doesn’t even work with the other bulbs 😁 ---
**Author:** ![HDRock](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/hdrock/32/11309_2.png) [@HDRock](https://forums.wyze.com/u/HDRock)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/8 "2019-07-13T21:08:46Z")
@SeaMan see this [Wyze Bulbs Offline - #4 by 202-14](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulbs-offline/43341/4) ---
**Author:** ![lorinatl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f475e1/32.png) [@lorinatl](https://forums.wyze.com/u/lorinatl)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/9 "2019-10-23T02:31:44Z")
I use my Wyze bulbs in lamps without dimmer switches. One works better than the other but still not anywhere close to accurate. The code has been written, I wonder why they can’t make it work for these bulbs. ---
**Author:** ![StopICU33](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/stopicu33/32/121370_2.png) [@StopICU33](https://forums.wyze.com/u/StopICU33)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/10 "2019-10-23T02:41:45Z")
Hi, @lorinatl. Welcome! I have 8 bulbs and all are working without any problems. Have you tried switching the misbehaving bulb with the good one and see if it acts differently? If you decide to try this, make sure the lamp is unplugged before removing the bulbs to prevent further problems. ---
**Author:** ![lorinatl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f475e1/32.png) [@lorinatl](https://forums.wyze.com/u/lorinatl)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/11 "2019-10-23T12:12:30Z")
The bulbs function fine except the dimming. Maybe it’s me, I don’t think 1% should be bright enough to read by, I expect it to be more like a night light, like that last little bit of light as it dims to off. This is 2 different bulbs in 2 different lamps. I think it’s the firmware, not the bulbs. Thanks for your idea though, it’s a good one. ---
**Author:** ![StopICU33](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/stopicu33/32/121370_2.png) [@StopICU33](https://forums.wyze.com/u/StopICU33)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/12 "2019-10-23T13:10:54Z")
You’re welcome! I understand. I know many were hoping that the bulbs would dim much lower too. None of my bulbs will go as low as a nightlight either, but I agree it would be nice if they did. As long as the bulbs are not defective, all of them should behave the same if they’re running equal firmware. [(V 1.2.0.146)](https://support.wyzecam.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028452731-Wyze-Bulb-Firmware) ![Capture%20_2019-10-23-08-41-29](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/2X/d/d90104debc4b26b91a3a30d6a5620e65f3c7bf51.png) ---
**Author:** ![DreadPirateRush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/dreadpiraterush/32/1531_2.png) [@DreadPirateRush](https://forums.wyze.com/u/DreadPirateRush)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-bulb-dimmer-issue/43305/13 "2019-10-23T17:55:13Z")
There is a #Wishlist thread on this. You can vote for it at the top-left of the topic. 🙂 > [@Lower minimum brightness for Wyze bulbs (dimmer)](https://forums.wyze.com/t/lower-minimum-brightness-for-wyze-bulbs-dimmer/43024): > > Can the light bulbs be made to go dimmer than the minimum setting?