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How to set up a Philips Hue Smart Plug
Add it to your hub or pair it with your phone using Bluetooth in a few easy steps
Philips Hue lights are some of the top smart home gadgets. They're reliable, easy to use, and work with other smart home ecosystems, including Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Siri. The Dutch manufacturer recently expanded its lineup with new intelligent devices, such as cameras and a smart plug. The smart plug works seamlessly with the Hue Bridge and can be operated over Bluetooth, but it has limited functionality. Here's how to connect it, depending on whether you have a Hue hub at home.
Philips Hue's Samsung TV app now offered as a subscription
Better SmartThings integration comes at a cost
Samsung's SmartThings is one of the leading smart home ecosystems, and is a close competitor with other familiar offerings such as Google Nest and Apple HomeKit. SmartThings is compatible with a diverse array of products both inside and outside the Samsung brand, including security devices, wearables, and even smart appliances, connecting all compatible devices for a more streamlined, harmonious smart home.
I replaced my Philips Hue lights with a cheaper alternative and I'm hooked
Govee provides brilliant quality and connectivity without breaking the bank
When it comes to smart lights, Philips Hue is probably the first name that springs to mind. Its products are high-quality and popular, but too expensive for a lot of shoppers. This is where Govee comes in. I had the opportunity to try a wide variety of Govee lighting gear in my home for a few weeks, and not only have I found Govee’s ecosystem up to par with what I expect from the likes of Philips, I might even actually prefer it. While Govee did provide AP with product samples to test, I’ve also bought some of my own, and I intend to keep building out the kit as time goes on. Here's why.
I've used the same 'indoor' Philips Hue bulbs outside my house for over a year
An ongoing experiment in operating limits
I'm pretty firmly entrenched in the Philips Hue lighting ecosystem; over the years, my collection's grown to include lights in every room of my home. When I moved from an apartment into a house in late 2022, though, I was dismayed to see just how expensive Hue's bespoke outdoor lighting is: fixtures like the company's Econic Outdoor Wall Light go for a searing $170 apiece and require some elbow grease to install. Fortunately, I found a much easier and cheaper alternative.
Philips Hue embraces the love with romantic lighting perfect for your Valentine's plans
Get in the mood with Philips Hue's new Valentine themes
Candles? Check. Rose petals? Check. Dinner for two? Check. There's one final, critical ingredient to a perfect Valentine's Day evening — and no, it's not a strong ABV. It's ambiance, achieved with the help of Marvin Gaye and your Philips Hue smart lights.
Philips Hue's new Dymera lights let you tailor your ambiance with dual beam control
The Dymera wall light works both indoors and outdoors
If you already have customizable smart bulbs in lamps throughout your home, you’re likely used to the convenience. In addition to being able to schedule these smart devices, you can also often alter their color, brightness, and more. That being said, smart bulbs can be limited to where and how they’re used. Philips Hue has now created a new wall light that reduces these restrictions while giving homeowners more customization options.
Best Philips Hue smart lights & bulbs in 2024
Brighten up your life with the best of the best smart light brand
When it comes to smart lighting, Philips Hue is the O.G. that still delivers a wide range of products that put many of its smart lighting competitors to shame. From run-of-the-mill A19 bulbs to powerful outdoor fixtures, Philips Hue smart lights and bulbs are easy to install and a cinch to control and automate.
Smart lighting has taken the world by storm, and it’s one of the best ways to add fast and intelligent automations to your homestead or business. Trust us: there’s no better feeling than arriving home from work, only for your first floor lights to automatically kick on thanks to geofencing with your phone. It’s also an amazing feeling to be able to dim lighting and adjust colors using voice commands, and thanks to Google Assistant, you’ll be able to do so using smart speakers, smart displays, and even smart TVs!
Philips Hue manufacturer will scale back its budget by $200 million in 2024
It is unclear how many jobs will be impacted by the decision
Philips Hue has been focusing on the smart product market and automation since its humble beginnings. As its line of smart lights and systems expanded, it decided to create Signify, a sister company to spearhead the division. Signify has since become associated with everything from automated lamps to track lighting. However, it seems that even the increasing interest in smart home automation isn’t going to be enough to sustain Signify — the Philips Hue manufacturer is preparing to drastically reduce its budget in the New Year.
Philips Hue’s next big thing might be smart lamps with motion sensing
The technology, which could debut at CES 2024, has been in development for years
Philips Hue is commonly associated with its automated smart lights, which give you the ability to manage the lighting throughout your home. Now, rumors are swirling that the company wants to take the versatility of its products one step further. Motion sensors are not uncommon in smart home devices, and Philips Hue could be looking into integrating such technology into its lamps.
At over 40% off, these are the only two Philips Hue deals that matter this Prime Day
Whether you are expanding your smart home or starting up, Philips Hue is a prime way to do so
Getting started with smart home lighting can be a daunting task with so many excellent smart light brands on the market these days. But I have two deals on some of the best Philips Hue lights that will take the guesswork out of the process. What makes these Prime Big Deal Days discounts so good is that these work for those expanding their smart home lighting or just getting started. Now, onto the deals so that you can make your purchase, then move on to finding more great sales — which we've got collected for you here.
Philips Hue products are among the best smart bulbs on the market, thanks to their reliability and ease of use. However, like any smart home product, they can run into issues, and resetting them might do the trick. In addition, you might want to reset them to pair them with another hub, as this is the process you'll follow to reconnect them. There isn't a real pairing mode with Hue lights, and your best bet is to remove them from the hub they're connected to.
How to connect a Philips Hue light to Alexa
With a little help, Alexa and Hue make an incredible pair
When it comes to smart lights, the first name most people think of is Philips Hue. These high-quality smart lights are considered the gold standard for voice-controlled lighting, and they're a great entry point for setting up a smart home. They're responsive, easy to set up, and allow you to automate your smart home with everything from simple bulbs to extravagant lightstrips.
The Philips Hue app will soon require you to log in with an account
Security is the stated goal, but cloud features are a nice byproduct
In the past, few services made it mandatory to sign in with an account to use them but these days, fewer and fewer companies allow users to forgo signing up if they want to use certain products or services. Philips Hue was one of the holdouts that didn't require accounts to use their excellent smart lights and bulbs, but that privacy-friendly policy is going away.
Philips Hue unveils exclusive Festavia lighting effects
Users can seamlessly activate the latest lighting effects via the Hue app
In the realm of smart home innovations, lighting has always played a pivotal role in setting the ambiance right. Philips Hue, revered as a pioneer in the smart lighting sector, is once again poised to dazzle consumers with enhanced lighting experiences. As revealed on The Hue Blog, this distinguished brand is unveiling three enticing effects this month, namely Glitter, Opal, and Prism. Particularly for enthusiasts of the Festavia string lights, there's an exclusive treat as two of these three effects are reserved just for them.
Philips Hue breaks into home security with pricey lineup of cameras and sensors
Matter support is also coming to the Hue Bridge very soon
Philips Hue has been a big player in the smart lighting space for as long as smart lights have been around, and still makes some of the best smart lights you can get — even if they are pricier than many competing options. Now, it's entering the smart home security space with a line of products it's calling Philips Hue Secure. The similarly premium Hue Secure line includes flexible camera options and new sensors, with availability starting this fall.
Philips Hue Lightguide Ellipse bulb review: If it fits, it's gorgeous
Just don't assume this will be the only light you need to illuminate your space
Philips' Lightguide Ellipse smart bulb is a big, glass RGB wonder that looks as good as it functions, but it's not for everyone. It's a statement piece as much as it is an incredible RGB light; as such, it's more expensive than a conventional, colorful Hue light bulb, gives you less light, and might not look good with your free fixtures. It's more fashion than form, but if it works for your space and design aesthetic, it's one of the more compelling smart bulbs you can buy.
Kickstart your smart home for just $90 with this Philips Hue bundle deal
The bundle includes two 60W Hue bulbs and a Hue bridge
Philips Hue makes what are easily some of the best smart lighting products around. They are easy to set up and use, they're packed full of features, and they support most major smart home platforms. They tend to be on the more expensive side, though, so anytime one of them receives a notable discount, we jump on it. Such is the case with today's deal on the Philips Hue Smart LED Starter Kit. It includes everything you need to kickstart a smart home lighting system, and for a limited time, it's on sale for just $90.
Brighten up your smart home with 20% off two or more Philips Hue products at Best Buy
The discounts apply to Hue light bulbs, light strips, and bridges
Philips Hue is to smart lights what Ring is for doorbell cameras. The company has been making innovative lighting products for a long time now, and there are few things easier to recommend in the tech space than a bulb or light strip with its insignia on it. The only real caveat of the Hue line is that its products tend to be on the more expensive side, so we try to jump on any sales when they arise, and there just so happens to be one going on at Best Buy. The retailer is taking 20% off any two or more (eligible) Hue smart home items.
This Philips Hue Play Bar deal will take your summer movie marathons to the next level for under $100
The two-pack base kit includes two multi-color light bars
Have you ever wondered how gamers create those eye-catching colorful ambient lighting effects behind their monitors or TV screens? While there are plenty of ways to achieve this look, one of the easiest ways is with the help of the Philips Hue Play Bar. While other options involve a lot unraveling and installing several feet of wired LEDs, the Play Bar is an all-in-one unit that you just place wherever you need it. They're easy to set up, highly customizable, and today's deal lets you snag two of them for just $99.