Having purchased a Google Home Hub this week I'm now getting interested in trying out some wifi-enabled bulbs - nothing complex requiring a hub, but certainly bulbs that are controllable (including as groups) via Google Home/Assistant. I have a few questions that I hoped those with experience may be able to help with:
* what brands available currently are affordable but are still of decent quality (especially in regards to quality of light)?
* I'm looking at Mi or Yeelight bulbs - are these ok, or are there other brands that offer better value for money?
* where's the best place to purchase the Mi or Yeelight bulbs, eg would I be best to buy via the 'official' Mi Store on AliExpress, or can I trust that most selling these bulbs are actually legit?
* do the multi-purpose colour/white bulbs do a good enough job with standard white light to be used in every-day settings?
* Many of our fittings are the classic E27 R80 downlights - can I get away with a more standard-sized bulb in these fittings, eg one like this Yeelight? (I've found few examples of wifi-enabled R80 bulbs, so it doesn't seem to be much of a thing).
Thanks in advance.