Testseek.co.uk have collected 54 expert reviews of the Philips Hue Connected Bulb Starter Kit E27 8.5W and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Philips Hue Connected Bulb Starter Kit E27 8.5W.
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
Boldly colored customizable lighting powered by your iOS device. Easy to set up and use. Expands to support up to 50 total bulbs.
App is slightly cumbersome and lacks recurring timers. Bulbs lose color scheme when manually powered off. High cost for starter kit
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Published: 2012-11-19, Author: Lee , review by: arstechnica.com
High build quality, Dead-easy to set up, Excellent range of colors, from "normal" illumination hues to crazy funhouse lighting, Extensible, customizable, hackable control scheme is hella fun and addictive, Schedules and timers make for easy home automatio
Official app is a bit clunky and not that geek-friendly, It's not immediately obvious how to control different groups of lights, No way to set separate weekday and weekend timers without taking matters into your own hands, No official API or SDK yet, Migh
It doesn't take much programming knowledge to use the information here to put together a custom Web interface for your Hue lights. Hell, I did it, and my programming skills are essentially zero. The key is to use just a bit of Javascript glue to send the ne...
Philips’ hue apps aren’t entirely refined, and the promise of third-party integration is yet to materialize, but hue is off to an excellent start where it counts: bringing the cost of color-changing lighting down to a more manageable price point. That...
Abstract: One of the major advantages that will come along with the move to LED lighting will be the integration of technology into our bulbs and fixtures. The light will be a technology platform, just like our microwaves, refrigerators, and door locks. We’ve s...
Having recently reviewed various pieces of wireless lighting equipment, curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to see just how far interoperability between presently available Zigbee products went. Sadly, with the Philips Hue, it seems we have reac...
Abstract: It never ceases to amaze me the things we can control and activate with our mobile phones. From your front door, to your air-conditioner to your lights or power points it seems endless. Philips entry into this space is impressive to say the least with a r...
Published: 2013-11-07, Author: Daniel , review by: ausdroid.net
Wireless, Remote access, IFTT and local recipes
Expense, Availability only through Apple, Screw Cap instead of Bayonet Cap
There's a great part of writing for Ausdroid and that's trying out devices and writing reviews, the downside is that you don't get to keep this wonderful equipment and you then have to explain to your SO why you want to fork out a sometimes large amount o...
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....
Huge potential for home integration, Easy to set up and use, Excellent light quality
LED brightness only equivalent to 50W, No dimmer switch support, Directional light output
Philips' Hue light bulbs are a glimpse into a future where even your house is ‘smart'. Entirely controlled over your smartphone or tablet's Wi-Fi, they can be programmed to suit your daily habits. They're not a perfect replacement for existing incandescen...
