uk.testseek.com  

 
 
Search:   
 

Home » Home Electronics » Smart Home » Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit E27 9.5W



Working
Please wait...

  Expert reviews    

Reviews of Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit E27 9.5W

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 .
Award: Most Awarded February 2020
February 2020
 
(84%)
105 Reviews
Users
(95%)
2082 Reviews
84 0 100 105

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
  • Can be pricey
  • Hue Labs needs some work
  • Pricier than competitors
  • Requires standalone network hub

Show Show

 

Reviews

page 3 of 11
Order by:
Score
 
  Published: 2015-10-19, review by: cnet.com

  • 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
  • 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
  • Philips Hue's LEDs are still the color-changing bulbs to beat, but they're still awfully expensive -- and the competition is catching up quickly. Apple HomeKit integration is a big step forward for the software, but it's disappointing that the hardware d...

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
(70%)
 
  Published: 2015-07-09, review by: toptenreviews.com

  • Abstract:  The Philips hue A19 LED Light Bulb provides 15,000 hours of light over its lifetime. Its output is 600 lumens of pure white light. This LED light bulb is energy efficient, using up to 85 percent less electricity than an incandescent bulb of similar bright...

 
Was this review helpful?   
 
-
 
  Published: 2015-04-08, Author: Christopher , review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Photo-to-light hue matching feature is endlessly entertaining, Vibrant colors, Lots of configurability options, including a clever geofencing system
  • Disappointing brightness no matter what color you pick, Non-intuitive app interface, Major range issues in my installation
  • Limited range and a clunky mobile interface make Hue a tough sell amidst growing competition....

 
Was this review helpful?   
 
(60%)
 
  Published: 2013-05-06, Author: Brad , review by: geekdad.com

  • Easy to set up, bulbs look relatively “normal,” great conversation piece and ideal for mood lighting, network connection is rock solid (even outdoors), remote status check/control website, app offers incredible range of control, network expandable with si
  • LED lighting prices continue dropping making the Hue gear seem even more expensive than it did six months ago, bulb choice is currently limited to a single form factor, Hue app can be a bit finicky (especially when it comes to accidentally overriding prog

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
-
 
  Published: 2021-11-01, Author: Ray , review by: gadgetguy.com.au

  • Abstract:  Philip Hue is a long-established, preeminent smart light designer and manufacturer that has set the standards for intelligent lighting. The Philips Hue 2021 range builds on its amazing legacy.Gadget Guy has been covering Philips Hue since 2013 when the...

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
(92%)
 
  Published: 2018-07-12, Author: Leigh: , review by: pickr.com.au

  • Abstract:  A more interactive movie experience where the colours jump off the screen is now available at home, but you'll need a few things.Creating a memorable movie experience doesn't just require a nice screen and great sound. It needs that feeling that the mov...

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
-
 
  Published: 2018-05-15, Author: The , review by: thestreamingblog.com

  • The Philips Hue smart lighting product range is easily the best smart lighting that is available on the market today. Thanks to the Hue Bridge there is no network issues that the user should face and it allows you to add new devices in an incredibly simpl...

 
Was this review helpful?   
 
(100%)
 
  Published: 2016-12-19, review by: cravingtech.com

  • To be honest, not much has changed from the original Philips Hue, but the integration to Siri with Apple HomeKit is a welcome upgrade and opens up new possibilities. Being able to just use Siri to change to different scenes or turn the lights off and on i...

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
-
 
  Published: 2016-07-25, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au

  • Easy to set up, excellent app, allows complete lighting control, lots of possibilities, old Hue bulbs still work with Hue 2.0
  • Bulbs not always colour accurate, colour bulbs and accessories are a little expensive
  • The Philips Hue is an excellent lighting system that has so many possibilities and options so you are truly in control through the app, your watch, a wireless switch or with your voice. And it's really easy to set up and just as easy to configure it to s...

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
(90%)
 
  Published: 2015-10-20, review by: cnet.com.au

  • 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
  • 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
  • Philips Hue's LEDs are still the color-changing bulbs to beat, but they're still awfully expensive -- and the competition is catching up quickly. Apple HomeKit integration is a big step forward for the software, but it's disappointing that the hardware d...

 
Was this review helpful?   
 
(70%)
    page 3 of 11 « Previous   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 11   Next »  
 
More popular products from the same category


Join our Consumer Panel!

  • Infuence products of the future
  • Up to 3€ per answer
TestSeek will regularly send you survey invites to your email, you choose if and when you participate.

Join now! » (opens in a new window)


×