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May 2013
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Philips Hue light bulbs are
Without doubt
One of the best gadgets ever invented for show-offs and practical jokers. It's impossible to get bored of guests swivelling their heads in confusion as the light around them shifts colour and brightness while you control them all (up to 50 on one system) surreptitiously with a smartphone.Beyond impromptu discos
There are genuine uses for Philips Hue bu
Wireless
Works with your current lights
Powered by your smartphone
Works remotely
SDK
Up to 50 lights on one system
The editors didn't like
After you've grown accustomed to a high tech wake-up call though
And after your guests have left in frustration at your dimmer switch-twiddling antics
The sad truth is that the novelty of the Philips Hue soon wears off.We tested the Hue bulbs for several weeks
And after the second
We found we barely opened the smartphone app to change their settings again. And then there are the more practica
Philips Hue light bulbs are, without doubt, one of the best gadgets ever invented for show-offs and practical jokers. It's impossible to get bored of guests swivelling their heads in confusion as the light around them shifts colour and brightness while you control them all (up to 50 on one system) surreptitiously with a smartphone.Beyond impromptu discos, there are genuine uses for Philips Hue bu
After you've grown accustomed to a high tech wake-up call though, and after your guests have left in frustration at your dimmer switch-twiddling antics, the sad truth is that the novelty of the Philips Hue soon wears off.We tested the Hue bulbs for several weeks, and after the second, we found we barely opened the smartphone app to change their settings again. And then there are the more practica
If, for some reason, you have a light switch that's beyond reach, or enough imagination to keep fiddling with settings and finding new uses for them, Philips' Huebulbs are a worthwhile investment. If you're after something to pass the time, or to hack ...
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Published: 2013-01-02, Author: Eric , review by: uk.hardware.info
The Hue lights from Philips offer a glimpse into the future of the fully automated and centrally controlled hi-tech home. Installation is very simple, the E27 bulbs fit in most common fittings and they are very energy-efficient. And unlike certain other...
Wireless, works with your current lights, powered by your smartphone, works remotely, SDK, up to 50 lights on one system
Expensive, smartphone required
We like Philips Hue, in fact we like Philips Hue a lot. It's a clever system that appeals to us, as geeks, and it's also useful if you need to use your room for different events and want to set a mood. And besides all that, it's terribly clever, and th...
Abstract: An array of Smart Home products are trickling into homes, making life a little more convenient. Smart Home products are still on the pricey side, but some are well worth the investment, especially for homeowners looking to solve specific headaches around...
Wide variety of functions, IFTTT compatible, Easy to set up
Complicated to use, Bulbs aren't very bright
The Philips Hue is the most sophisticated LED lighting system we've seen. The kit includes a hub called the Hue Bridge, three 600-lumen bulbs, and a smartphone app to adjust their color and brightness. The Hue system offers an incredible range of function...
Philips' Hue Connected Bulb lets you change the color of your lightbulbs and control them from your phones. It's easy to use, and -- most importantly -- nails the basics
Three-bulbs-and-a-hub is expensive at $199, the novelty factor will wear off for many users quickly, and Android users apparently come in second on Philips' app development priority list
You might not have an obvious need for an Internet-connected, color-changing light bulb, but the Philips Hue Connected Bulb kit offers enough potential to justify its high price tag.
Published: 2013-08-22, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Fun to us, Endless color variation, Simple setu, Alex, HomeKi, IFTTT integration
Expensive
The idea of using your iPhone not only to turn your lights on and off, but to change their color as well, is a really fun idea. However, even for LED lights, the Philips Hue bulbs are expensive. Once we got over the novelty, we didn’t change the ...
Published: 2013-06-08, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
Philips Hue is an amazing start to the smartbulb craze that hasn't quite begun. The starter pack is the way to go; without three bulbs it's hard to fully appreciate the experience, capabilities, and beauty. The best part of Hue is that it will continu...
Abstract: Unlike BlueBulb's app-connected lightbulbs, which use Bluetooth 4.0, Philips' Hue Connected Bulb - Starter Pack ($200) is a Wi-Fi-based solution that accomplishes a very similar task. Packed alongside the three bulbs is a wireless base station to conn...
Published: 2013-04-11, Author: Andrew , review by: gizmodo.com
Depends on how much you want to recreate the Willy Wonka-boat scene in your foyer. Between $200-$300 to start and more than $50 a bulb after that is tough to swallow. But the Hue system is insanely cool and, in the hands of a skilled interior designer, co...
