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This Black Friday, Philips Hue is offering some incredible deals that promise to brighten up your home while being light on your wallet. Let’s dive into what’s on offer: Mix and Match: Save 30% For those looking to customize their lighting setup, Philips Hue has a fantastic deal. When you add any two or more …

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I recently gave a gushing review of the Philips Hue Surimu Rectangle Panel, which I felt is a superior solution to GU10 bulbs for a Philips Hue or any Zigbee-based smart lighting. The justification for my praise was that the Philips Hue Surimu is capable of 4,150 lm, making it the equivalent output of 12 …

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At IFA 2023, the main launch from Philips Hue was the new Hue Secure range of cameras and a contact sensor. However, they also confirmed that they would finally start rolling out Matter via a software update to the Philips Hue Bridge, which will be available in September 2023. With the launch of this update, …

Read More about Philips Hue Confirms Matter Update Will Rollout in September 2023 + New Festavia String Lights & MR16 Smart Bulb

Following on from yesterday’s post about the imminent launch of Philips Hue Secure, it has now been made official. This rollout includes the Philips Hue Secure cameras for home surveillance, alongside the Philips Hue Secure floodlight camera, capable of lighting up expansive spaces in any hue of your choosing. Also in the mix are the …

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Philips Hue is expected to announce their new security system, Hue Secure, at the start of IFA this week, with the announcement due on Thursday 31st of August. There have already been numerous leaks about the system, so we know roughly what to expect. It is also worth noting that Signify, who own Philips Hue, …

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As a fervent admirer of Philips Hue, I’ve dedicated much of the past year to reviewing their products. Initially, I only purchased a couple of bulbs, doubting I would ever extend beyond that. However, due to my obsessive tendencies and propensity for impulsive spending, I’ve significantly broadened my Hue system throughout my home.  If you’re …

Read More about Exploring Compatible Third-Party Bulbs for Philips Hue: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Buyers

Philips Hue recently extended its range of panel lights with new versions of the Aurelle and Surimu. These are some of the brightest lights Philips Hue offers, and they are perfect for living areas, hallways and bedrooms. I was sent the rectangular Surimu panel to review, which is 120cm long and 30cm wide and can …

Read More about Philips Hue Surimu Rectangle Panel Review – A perfect alternative to expensive smart GU10 downlights  

Over the past year, I have reviewed quite a few excellent Philips Hue products, and I am currently in the middle of reviewing the new Philips Hue Surimu rectangle panel light and the wall switch module. I have always used the Philips Hue Bridge as I started using Hue before they rolled out the Bluetooth functionality …

Read More about Philips Hue Bridge Review vs Bluetooth – An essential investment for any Hue equipped home

With so many PC gamers obsessed with RGB lighting for their gaming PCs and various peripherals, we have seen a growing number of smart light brands focus on products that are designed to allow people to be creative with their ambient lighting. Smart light strips have been a mainstay for years. Companies like Nanoleaf quickly …

Read More about Wiz Neon Flex Strip Review vs Twinkly Flex & Hue Gradient

Yesterday, Philips Hue announced some new products for the Hue ecosystem including a new  E14 Luster bulb which is the smallest bulb the brand does and a couple of light panels. The more interesting part of the news was the announcement of new features within the app. Motion Sensors now have ten time slots For …

Read More about Philips Hue Adds ten time slots to motion sensors + brightness balancer for entertainment areas & new E14 Luster bulb, and panels

Welcome to the world of smart home technology! With the advancements made in recent years, transforming your home into an intelligent abode is easier than ever. Smart homes are no longer just a futuristic dream—they’re now accessible to almost everyone. From controlling lights and thermostats with voice commands to automatically locking doors when you leave, …

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At CES 2023, Philips Hue announced their latest new range of products. Philips Hue Sync TV app for Samsung TVs The main announcement could prove controversial and rattle a few cages. Philips Hue is launching a native app for Samsung TVs The new Philips Hue Sync TV app synchronises Philips Hue smart lights with everything …

Read More about Philips Hue Sync TV app for Samsung TVs announced for £115! Go portable table lamp due in February for £140

The original Philips Hue Go was launched back in 2015, and the Go 2 was launched around three years ago, so this review is a bit late to the game. However, it is a cool little smart light that compliments the Philips Hue ecosystem well, and I thought it was worth doing a quick review …

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Recently, Philips Hue announced the Festavia string lights, which are designed for Christmas and the holiday season and, more specifically, Christmas Trees. There are surprisingly very few brands competing in the smart Christmas tree lighting niche. You have your typical random Chinese brands available on Amazon, but if you want a good experience, there has …

Read More about Philips Hue Festavia String Lights Review – Smart Christmas tree lights that compete vs Twinkly

Yesterday, the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) announced the launch of Matter: the new industry-unifying standard that enables smart devices to work together seamlessly. Signify, the company behind Philips Hue, has been a partner with the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) from the start. Therefore, as you’d expect, Philips Hue is now rolling out updates that will …

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