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Review Summary
2020-11-15T10:20:53
Philips Hue is the definition of "you get what you pay for." While not especially inexpensive Philips Hue is extremely well made and exceeds expectations in all manner of execution.
THOMAS C.
2020-04-20T20:00:00
I'll start with the good. The lights themselves are well made, and the range of colors available from them are pretty impressive, ranging from warmer than the typical warm while bulb, to far cooler than a typical cool white. Or anywhere in between. The brightness is about what you would expect from a "60W equivalent" bulb and I rarely run them at full brightness in my bedroom. The hue app is reasonably good and it is easy to set up presets for quick access to your favorite settings. They also integrate well with Amazon Alexa. Software updates can cause issues from time to time, the agile approach to software devlopement and release leave much to be desired. From time to time Alexa will lose contact with the bridge. This usually just requires you to repeat the command, and 99% of the time it will work on the second try. I think this is just more evidence of poor quality control of the software. Speaking of the bridge, it is probably the most disappointing part of the kit. The bridge has no wi-fi capability, so plan on putting it right next to your router and wiring it in. This also severely limits your possible locations to put the bridge, and if you have a larger house it won't cover everything. This works out fine for me as most of the lights just happen to be near where I have my router, but keep this in mind. First time setup can be tricky, did not work for me until I downloaded and update. The hub recognized bulbs in another room, but not the bulbs right next to the hub, strange, but the update fixed the issue.
Jdrewf
2020-02-11T19:00:00
It does what it says it does. My husband set it up with the echo dot and it turns on and off by voice command. Perfect.
LINDA
9.5 W
0.5 W
25,000 hours
50,000 switch cycles
800 lm
2200 to 6500 K
Instant On
Yes
180 Degree +/- 20 Degree
>80 CRI
E26 single contact medium screw base fitting
Software upgradable when connected to the Philips Hue Bridge
14 to 113 Degree F (-10 to 45 Degree C)
5 to 95% non-condensing
Up to 50 Philips bulbs per bridge
Up to 12 Philips Hue accessories per bridge
2400 to 2483.5 MHz
ZigBee Light link, protocol 1.0 certified
Upgradeable
iOS 8.0 and upwards on:
iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6 Plus
iPad 2, 3rd and 4th generation
iPad Air 1, 2
iPad mini 1, 2, 3
iPod touch 5th generation
Android 2.3 and upwards on:
Samsung Galaxy S2, S3, S4, S5
Samsung Galaxy Note, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4
Google Nexus 5, Motorola Nexus 6, Google Nexus 7
OnePlus One
HTC One
Sony Xperia Z3
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage: 5 VDC, 2 A
Standby Power: 1.5 W (max)
300 mA
32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)
0 to 90% (non-condensing)
Desktop or wall
3.5 x 3.5 x 1.0" (8.9 x 8.9 x 2.5cm)
0046677530297
Simply The Best
By THOMAS C.
Philips Hue is the definition of "you get what you pay for." While not especially inexpensive Philips Hue is extremely well made and exceeds expectations in all manner of execution.
Love my Philips bulbs!
By LINDA
It does what it says it does. My husband set it up with the echo dot and it turns on and off by voice command. Perfect.
- Hue A19 Bulb -Enjoy relaxing and energizing scenes or create your own routines right out of the box with the Hue White ambiance starter kit. Includes Hue Bridge, 4 standard E26 smart bulbs that offer the full spectrum of white light, from cool to warm.
Get in the mood with warm to cool white smart lights
Use over 50,000 shades of warm to cool white light to put you in the mood to work, play, or relax. no matter what time of day it is. Start your morning off on the right foot with cool, energizing bright white light, or settle down for the night with golden tones.
Enjoy the right smart lighting for daily tasks
Make your day easier with four preset light scenes that have been handcrafted for your daily tasks. Two cool-toned scenes, Energize and Concentrate, help you get going in the morning and keep your focus, while the warmer scenes of Read and Relax help you enjoy a good book and a rested mind.
Away-from-home smart light control
The Philips Hue app gives you complete control over your lights, even if you're not home. Switch your lights off and on remotely using just the app to ensure your home is always lit the way you want it.
Smart lights to wake you up and help you sleep
Set your lights to slowly brighten in the morning at a preset time to mimic sunrise and help you start your day feeling calm and refreshed. In the evening, the relaxing warm white lights will help you unwind, relax and prepare your body for a good night's sleep.
Control lights with your voice
When connected to the Hue Bridge, you can pair your lights with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant and control your lights using just your voice. Simple voice commands let you turn your lights on and off, dim or brighten your lights, and even set a light scene.
- Hue Bridge -
The brains of the Philips Hue smart lighting system, the Hue Bridge allows you to connect and control up to 50 lights and accessories. Simply plug it in and use the Hue app to set routines, timers, custom light scenes, and more.
Smart home automation hub: Hue Bridge
The Hue Bridge is an essential component to a personal Philips Hue smart lighting system. It is the brains of the operation, communicating with both your smart light bulbs and the Hue app to ensure that everything works together. It also enables smart home automation features like scheduling routines and timers.
Away-from-home smart light control
Connect your smart lights to the Hue Bridge and download the Hue app to ensure that your home is well lit no matter where you are. Set light routines in the app to turn your lights on at a certain time, mimicking your presence to give you peace of mind.
Control lights with your voice
When connected to the Hue Bridge, you can pair your lights with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant and control your lights using just your voice. Simple voice commands let you turn your lights on and off, dim or brighten your lights, and even set a light scene.
Connect up to 50 smart lights
The Hue Bridge allows you to connect up to 50 lights, so you can outfit your entire home inside and out and control them all within the app.
Add smart switches, sensors, and more
Enhance your Hue smart lighting system with various accessories, including smart dimmer switches and motion sensors. Connect up to 12 accessories on one Hue Bridge and fully automate your home.
Up-to-date at all times
Philips Hue uses ZigBee, a safe and reliable low-power technology, to control your smart lights. All new features and improvements made to the system are automatically updated to your Hue smart lights.