#Philips hue white ambiance starter kit install#
#Philips hue white ambiance starter kit update#
#Philips hue white ambiance starter kit android#
#Philips hue white ambiance starter kit software#
#Philips hue white ambiance starter kit Bluetooth#

They’re far more efficient than traditional lightbulbs and don’t require nearly as much energy to put out the same level of brightness. Another benefit to having an adjustable bulb is that you can tune it to match it to the traditional (read: dumb) bulbs you have in your home.Īs for the reason these bulbs have a lower wattage than their equivalents, that’s the beauty of LED lights. In simpler terms, those temperature ranges go from a yellow candle-like color to a bright, white color, matching the color temperatures we naturally experience throughout the day during the sun’s natural movement. Again, you’ll get 25,000 hours of use out of each bulb, with a power draw of 10.5W, equivalent to a 75W bulb. The four bulbs included in the Color and White Ambiance Kit have a color temperature range of 2200K to 6500K, along with the ability to switch between 16 million total colors.The four bulbs included in the Whiite Ambiance Starter Kit have a color temperature range of 2200K to 6500K, a max of 10W power for a 60W equivalent and a 25,000-hour lifetime.Overall, the process is typical for most smart bulbs and was easy enough to follow, thanks to the in-app instructions.

#Philips hue white ambiance starter kit install#

We suggest doing one bulb at a time - that way you can specifically identify which one you’re giving a name and install location to (like Home, Office, Bedroom, etc).

#Philips hue white ambiance starter kit update#

Once the update is complete, you can start adding lights to your Hue setup. You have to leave the app open for the first few minutes of the update, but after that, it will give you the OK to leave it and do other things on your phone.

#Philips hue white ambiance starter kit software#

The next step took the most time during our installation - the Bridge will need a software update to bring it current, a process that lasted about 30 minutes despite the app claiming it’d take only 10 minutes. Once the Bridge is connected to power and your home’s network, the app will look for the Bridge on your network and instruct you to press the button on top of the Bridge. You’ll need to connect the Bridge to your Wi-Fi modem (if you’re out of Ethernet ports, we’re big fans of these TP-Link switches).

#Philips hue white ambiance starter kit android#

After installing the Android or iPhone version of the app, you’re walked through the setup process. Included in the starter kit is the power adapter and an Ethernet cable for the Bridge. Once you’ve placed your bulbs in your preferred location, make sure the light switch is turned on, then connect the Hue Bridge to your home’s network. That’s because the bulbs look like a typical LED bulb with some Hue branding. It takes only one person to install a Hue lightbulb. How many people does it take to screw in a smart bulb? But it’s Hue’s vast product lineup, along with tight integration with smart home platforms and the reliability gained by adding a dedicated Bridge, that make it a compelling pick for any smart home enthusiast. If you really want to save cash, Wyze lightbulbs are $22.98 for a two-pack. Comparatively, you can get a Lifx Proud Parents Bundle for $62.95 (originally $89.95) that includes a total of five bulbs - four white and one color-changing - no bridge or hub required. For color bulbs, you’ll pay $199 for four of them, plus a Hue Bridge. How it compares: Philips Hue is one of the most expensive smart lighting options. Using the included Bridge, however, not only allows you to create groups of lights within your home but lets you control them all from anywhere. The four Bluetooth-enabled bulbs in the $199 White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit can be tuned to one of 16 million different colors and can be used without the Bridge as long as you’re in range.

#Philips hue white ambiance starter kit Bluetooth#

The four included in the $119 White Ambiance Starter Kit produce varying shades of white light, but they don’t support Bluetooth - meaning they need the Hue Bridge to work. What you need to know: Both of these starter kits include the Hue Bridge and four bulbs, but all Hue Bulbs are not created equal.

Both provide a simple entry point into the Philips Hue ecosystem, with four lightbulbs and a Hue Bridge to provide better connectivity and more control.

Who’s it for: Both Philips Hue starter kits are for anyone looking to get started with a set of smart lights.

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