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Philips Hue app update adds even more scenes to the party
That's two release in a row bringing new scenes to the app
Replacing your regular light bulbs with smarter ones is a fun upgrade for any house. You've got tons of options for the best smart lights, and while it may be a little costlier than most, the Philips Hue range is one of the most extensive on the market right now, capable of overhauling your entire lighting system. Most of this is managed through the Philips Hue app, which of late, has been going through plenty of changes. An update last month added a trio of new scenes to the mood options, and as if those weren't enough, there's more joining the party this week.
Get lit: these Philips Hue smart light bundles are at their lowest prices for one day only
To wit, these kits should be a hit
What's the first word when it comes to setting up for a movie shoot? Lights, of course! And it's a big deal, too, when it comes to your home. Why not make the most of some deals of the day on Amazon with Philips Hue smart lights? They'll be around until 3am ET tonight or when stock runs out.
Act fast to save a bunch while starting your Philips Hue light collection
Seven boxes (as of when we wrote this) left at the best price we've seen it
Have you heard the good news? Philips Hue lights can now sync directly with whatever's playing from your Spotify account. Maybe you've always wanted smart lighting but haven't had the will to do so until now? Well then, we've got a deal for you.[EMBED_YT]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sSh5ui-0kI[/EMBED_YT]The Philips Hue Lightstrip starter kit includes 6-foot strip of LEDs (set to one color at a time) which you can control either through the Philips Hue Bluetooth app or the included Hue Hub. This opens up full automation potential with features like scheduling, soundtrack syncing, and automatic on/off when you leave or return to the house. Plus, the Hub enables you to control up to 50 lights at once — you do hope to buy more, right? — not just 10 as you only can without it.
Here's how you can try Philips Hue's new Spotify music sync integration
A new breed of cable-cutting
Philips Hue recently launched early access for its new synchronization integration with Spotify and for those with wireless sound systems who've had to make good with some Hue hacks, it seems like a celebration dance is in order! We've got a step-by-step guide for you on how to get into the action.
Philips Hue reveals new gradient tubes, brighter bulbs, and a new ceiling light
Plus upgraded versions of its Signe floor and table lamps
IFA might not be happening this year, but that doesn't mean we aren't seeing some new announcements from our favorite gadget makers. If you've been waiting on new smart lights to place in your house, Philips has you covered. With everything from light tubes and floor lamps to candles and ceiling lights, this year's lineup has a little something for everyone.
Philips Hue's new Spotify integration turns your home into the best nightclub in town
On-the-fly light sync without the need for a microphone
If you're looking to add a splash of color to your living space, there's no better option on the market today than Philips Hue. With a wide variety of bulbs and light strips to choose from, Hue makes creating the perfect sense of ambiance more accessible than ever. No mood is complete without some music to match, and with a new Spotify partnership, you can finally turn your home into the living visualizer of your dreams.
Philips Hue introduces improved E26 bulbs that get a whole lot brighter
Not too dim, not too harsh — just right
Last week, we learned Philips is preparing to launch a new gradient-infused light strip capable of highlighting your room in all sorts of colorful combinations. If you're looking for an improved standard bulb, however, you might just be in luck. Some new listings on Philips's web store hint at an all-new generation of smart bulbs.While the standard Hue bulbs you can pick up right now peak at 800 max lumens, these new products range all the way to 1,100 lumens (via HueBlog). That's a wattage equivalent of 75W, up from 60W on the previous model. It's not the brightest bulb we've seen from the company — you can pick up units with 1,600 lumens on Amazon right now — but it provides an excellent middle ground between too dim and too bright.
Philips is preparing to launch the most colorful, versatile Hue lightstrip to date
Gradients are THE business
Mixing colors might remind you of fingerpainting in kindergarten where you always ended up going too far and turning everything into that ubiquitous brown. But Philips may let you do so less messily with a new set of Hue Lights coming very soon.
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Earlier this morning, the official Philips Hue app listing was briefly taken down from the Google Play Store. Whatever the issue may have been, it has since been resolved, and the app is back up and available on Google's servers. That's good because Philips doesn't allow re-uploads of the app on alternate download sites like APK Mirror, so customers of the company's expensive lighting systems which needed to download the app during its disappearance were out of luck — you can't get it anywhere else.
Philips Hue debuts a new app with streamlined controls, new automations, and more
Plus it won't turn the lights off on your partner when you leave the house
If you're trying to add smart lighting to your home, it's tough to beat Philips Hue. Whether you're looking to create multi-colored zones or just add some ambiance to a room, switching to Hue lights make it super simple to control everything right from your phone. Of course, it doesn't matter how good Philips's bulbs are if the app itself provides a terrible experience. Thankfully, Signify has an all-new iteration of its Hue software now available for download, improving a lot of the faults of the old version.
Updated Philips Hue Dimmer Switch now available for $25
It's a lot like the old one, plus a dedicated Hue button for changing scenes and new timing options
Smart home owners looking for a new and improved way to access their lights will want to check out Philips' latest dimmer switch. Announced in January at the same time as the retrofit switch module, the new model is now available to buy from the Hue shop, and should be hitting the usual retailers soon. It's going for $24.99.The new Dimmer Switch looks a lot like the old one, which can be installed into a standard light switch plate or stuck on anywhere else, since it's wireless and battery operated. This model retains the option to snap the button pad off the magnetic plate and use it as a remote, but the two center brightness buttons have been replaced with a rocker. Instead of on and off at the top and bottom respectively, there's a power button on top and a "Hue" button below for manually switching between customized scenes.The included cover is slightly larger, so it should more reliably cover a single-switch plate without any kind of additional adapter. It has a modified battery cover, which can be changed out with a coin or key instead of needing a screwdriver. There are new options in the Hue app: you can change the behavior of the Hue button between times of day.You'll need a Hue Hub in order to use the switch, as with almost all Hue hardware, and it can control up to ten connected lights at once. The Amarant linear outdoor light that was announced along with the new dimmer switch is also up on the Philips site, but it's unavailable to purchase at the moment.Source: Philips Hue
Philips Hue's new wall switch module fixes one of smart lighting's oldest problems
Nothing worse than a smart light in a dumb switched receptacle when someone accidentally turns it off
Signify has just announced two new Philips Hue smart lighting products, plus two tweaks to existing products. The new Amarant linear spotlight can brighten walls outdoors for a bit of contrast, but far more interesting for most folks is the Philips Hue wall switch module, which fixes one of the longest-standing issues with smart lighting: A smart light in a dumb switched receptacle.
Now is the perfect time to tackle some simple DIY home improvement projects, and smart lighting is one of the most straightforward additions you can make to your home. Most people begin by replacing their interior bulbs and fixtures, but if you're ready to illuminate your exterior spaces, today's DOTD sale at Best Buy could be just what you need. Right now, you can save 20% off an assortment of outdoor-centric Philips Hue lights and accessories.
Looking to deck your home out in smart lights? Or perhaps you just want to make your new home office a bit more colorful? Whatever your reason might be for wanting some smart lights, a 4-pack of Philips Hue (plus the required hub) is just $119.99 right now on Amazon-owned Woot.
Smart bulbs can be divided into two main categories: the ones that connect to your router using Wi-Fi, or those that require an intermediary bridge. Others also use Bluetooth, but they're usually less convenient, as they're not directly connected to the Internet. With the acquisition of WiZ, Signify, the company behind Philips Hue lights, has taken a smart approach, as it's present in the three aforementioned categories. With this in mind, it's just announced a new remote control and a motion sensor for its Wi-Fi lights, following in Hue's footsteps.
Signify, the maker of popular smart lighting under the Philips Hue brand, has unveiled some of its latest products and software features at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, and it mostly pertains to your garden rather than inside your home. Now fewer than eight new outdoor lights have been introduced, as well as some new features for the sync box and app.
Setting up a smart home infrastructure can be costly, especially when you're starting from scratch. However, thanks to this bundle, you'll be able to do so without breaking the bank. The kit includes all the essentials to get you started: An Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker, as well as two Hue bulbs for just $35, which is $45 less than what you'd typically have to spend.
Smart light bulbs, given their relative ease of use and immediate impact on daily life, are a common entry point to the world of home automation. Many entry-level bulbs are only capable of producing white light, but spending a bit more adds the capability to manipulate the color and atmosphere of your home lighting. Thanks to a deal currently available at Best Buy, the Hue A19 bulb is on clearance sale for $36, which represents a savings of $12 off the list price.
Assistant-powered Smart Displays aren't the perfect kitchen device for everyone — they have a few limitations with what sort of content they can stream, and you can't just plug them in to watch cable (if you have it). In many cases, a tried-and-true TV is the best solution, and Philips new 24" Android TV means you won't have to give up any smarts, either.
When we reviewed the Philips Hue Play light bar earlier this year, we had some ostensible gripes we just couldn’t ignore: a hefty price tag, computer app issues and no native TV or console support. It was a decent product in need of improvement.