Testseek.co.uk have collected 105 expert reviews of the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit E27 9.5W and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit E27 9.5W .
February 2020
(84%)
105 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(95%)
2082 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Class-leading build quality
Stylish design
Easy to install
Excellent mobile app
Compatible with most smart home systems such as Alexa and HomeKit
Ultra-fast response times
Good range of additional lights available
Add-on sensors
Switches and more
Philips Hue 2.0 adds Apple HomeKit to a long
Impressive list of compatible smart home platforms. Sync your bulbs up with your iOS device
And you'll be able to trigger lighting changes by asking Siri
Vast range of bulbs
Lightstrips
Lamps and accessories
Great new app adds some really smart new features
HomeKit and IFTTT makes it friendly with other devices and apps
Good choice of white and colour bulbs
Easy setup and configuration
Works with multiple smart home standards
Quick and easy installation
Bright output with 16 million colors
App packed with features and smart home integrations
Improved color accuracy and saturation
The editors didn't like
No E14 bulbs available
Neutral
Not cheap
But you certainly get what you’re paying for in terms of features and quality
“Philips are one of the biggest names in the home lighting market
And that’s something they’re clearly eager to carry on into the w
The second-gen bulbs aren't noticeably better than the old ones
And suffer from many of the same flaws with brightness and color accuracy. The app would have also benefited from an ease-of-use upgrade -- it didn't get one
Far from cheap
We'd hoped HomeKit would have opened up even more possibilities by now
The Hue is a top-shelf bulb. If only its app were as good.Who needs a hub? LIFX's top-shelf bulb went on a diet, and despite slimming down, it's managed to improve on nearly all of its features.Every upscale home should have dimmers for lighting control...
Abstract: LED lamps are a dime a dozen – well, almost. And they are so common and ordinary that they don't deserve our attention.Until the Philips Hue series came along.How would you like to play around with 16 million colours and be able to choose the brightness o...
Abstract: Smart light bulbs—LED-based bulbs that can be controlled by a hub or smartphone app—are no longer a new idea. What is new is how far this technology has come since its advent just a few years ago. Also new: Products like the Nanoleaf Aurora —a system of i...
Rich Philips ecosystem offers access to plenty of add-ons, Great-looking bulb, great-looking light, Ample support for smart-home systems and more
These are the most expensive smart bulbs on the market, App is simpler with white-only features, but it's still not perfect, Requires proprietary hub
The latest white-only bulb from Philips offers easy access to various color temperatures, and it looks good no matter which type of light you choose...
Rich Philips ecosystem offers access to plenty of add-ons, Great-looking bulb, great-looking light, Ample support for smart-home systems and more
These are the most expensive smart bulbs on the market, App is simpler with white-only features, but it's still not perfect, Requires proprietary hub
The latest white-only bulb from Philips offers easy access to various color temperatures, and it looks good no matter which type of light you choose...
Core tech improvements make this one of the best-looking and brightest bulbs on the market, The redesigned Hue Bridge is less intrusive than the original, Next-gen features include support for Apple's Siri and Apple Watch
Nearly as expensive as the first-generation Hue, We experienced some hiccups during setup; the app still has room for improvement, Hue is all business: There are no native “fun” features
The Hue is a top-shelf bulb. If only its app were as good...
Can set to any color of the rainbow, Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Echo, Nest, iOS and Android apps, Lots of lighting designs available, Scheduling features
Philips has continued to expand its Hue ecosystem with new offerings, and with last fall's introduction of HomeKit compatibility, the Hue system provides a great lighting solution for users who are looking for LED bulbs. This spring, the company has intro...
Abstract: If you're looking for a great smart lighting solution for your home, Philips Hue allows you to control your lights from anywhere, adding convenience and a little pizazz on top.Philips recently updated its Hue Bridge , giving it a new look, as well as incl...
Abstract: Challengers for the throne of connected lighting have come and gone, but Philips' Hue system remains the best-known of the wireless bulbs. It's color-changing and white lamps are now available for a number of sockets and fittings, but one thing has proved...
