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Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 60W Equivalent LED Smart Bulb Starter Kit (3 A19 Bulbs and 1 Hub Compatible with Amazon Alexa Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant), (Model: 464479)

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Brand PHILIPS
Light Type LED
Special Feature Adjustable
Wattage 10 watts
Bulb Shape Size A19

About this item

  • Works with Alexa for voice control (hub required and included, Alexa device sold separately).
  • Choose from 16 million colors to turn your everyday lighting into an extraordinary experience. Create light schedules to ease you to sleep, wake you up and ensure you never come home to a dark house.
  • Voice control for Alexa, Apple HomeKit, or Google Assistant, three color A19 LED smart light bulbs plus a Hue bridge that manages up to 50 lights. Expand your system with up to 12 Hue accessories (sold separately), such as a Hue Dimmer Switch, Hue Tap, or Hue Motion Sensor.
  • To install, simply screw in the smart bulbs into your desired light location, download the Hue mobile app and pair your Hue bridge. Control smart-bulb-equipped lamps and overhead lights via the Philips Hue App. Ideal for your favorite ceiling fan lights, floor lamps, table lamps, pendant lights, and more throughout your home.
  • Easily expand your lighting system with accessories (sold separately), such as a Hue Dimmer Switch, Hue Tap, or Hue Motion Sensor. Pair it for automation with your existing Nest or SmartThings system.

Product voltage: 120

This product is compatible with outlets that support 120 volts and might require a converter when used outside of the United States.


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Customized lighting, designed by you

Control Light with Your Voice

With Amazon Alexa, you can control the lights in your home with your voice. Turn your lights on/off, dim, change colors and more! All you have to do is ask.

With the updated Philips Hue skill for Amazon Alexa, simply ask Alexa to change your light to a color of your choice.

Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit

Illuminate your space with smart light

Meet Hue. Your personal wireless lighting system that lets you easily control your Hue lights from your smart device or compatible controls and create the right ambiance for your every moment.

Choose the perfect light setting for any mood or activity such as reading or relaxing, concentrating, or energizing, all with wireless control from your smartphone or tablet.

  • Each kit includes three White and Color Ambiance A19 bulbs, one Hue Bridge, ethernet cable, power adapter, manual, and two-year warranty

Change the Way You Use Light

Easy Control and Comfort

Control your smart lights from your bedroom to your backyard using your smart device, whether at home or away. It’s all about simplifying your life. Dim the lights to relax in the evenings, and set automated light schedules.

Light for Your Moments

Customize your daily routines into moments you can enjoy. Philips Hue can wake you up and help you energize, read, concentrate and relax. With customized light recipes, you can always have the light you need to accommodate your day.

Limitless Possibilities

Turn your everyday lighting into an extraordinary experience. Play with colors or sync your smart lights with music, movies, and games. With the Hue app and compatibility with Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit, and more, the possibilities are endless.

Do More with Alexa

With Amazon Alexa, you can control the lights in your home with your voice. Turn your Hue lights on/off, dim, change colors and more. All you have to do is ask.

Hue White & Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit
Hue White & Color Ambiance A19 Bulb
Hue White Ambiance A19 Starter Kit
Hue White Ambiance A19 Bulb
Hue White A19 Starter Kit
Hue White A19 Bulb
Number of Bulbs Included 3 1 2 1 2 2
16 Million Colors no data no data no data no data
50 Thousand Shades of White Soft White Only (2700k Shades) Soft White Only (2700k Shades)
Sync with Music, Movies, and Games no data no data no data no data
Away-from-Home Control
Light Scheduling
Wake-up Feature no data no data
Bridge Included? no data no data no data
Dimmer Switch Included? no data no data no data no data no data
Alexa-Compatible Devices Amazon Echo, Tap, and Echo Dot Works with Amazon Echo, Tap, and Echo Dot when used with Gen 2 bridge Amazon Echo, Tap, and Echo Dot Works with Amazon Echo, Tap, and Echo Dot when used with Gen 2 bridge Amazon Echo, Tap, and Echo Dot Works with Amazon Echo, Tap, and Echo Dot when used with Gen 2 bridge

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Brand ‎PHILIPS
Light Type ‎LED
Special Feature ‎Adjustable
Wattage ‎10 watts
Bulb Shape Size ‎A19
Incandescent Equivalent Wattage ‎60 Watts
Specific Uses For Product ‎Indoor
Light Color ‎Hue White
Voltage ‎120 Volts
Unit Count ‎1.0 Count
Color Temperature ‎2700 Kelvin
Number of Items ‎1
Brightness ‎800 Lumen
Shape ‎a19
Material ‎Glass
Model Name ‎Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 60W Equivalent
Connectivity Technology ‎Normal bulb
Indoor/Outdoor Usage ‎Indoor
Controller Type ‎Amazon Echo
Included Components ‎3 Hue White and Color Bulbs^ 1 Hue bridge
Power Source ‎Corded Electric
Connectivity Protocol ‎Zigbee
Color Rendering Index ‎80
Power Consumption ‎60 Watts
Item Package Quantity ‎1
Light Source Type ‎LED
Specification Met ‎Energy Star
Item Weight ‎544 Grams
Light Source Wattage ‎10 Watts
Product Dimensions ‎7.6"W x 3.74"H
Accepted voltage frequency ‎100 to 120 Volts and 60 Hertz
Control Method ‎Voice
White Brightness ‎800 Lumens
Efficiency ‎Energy Efficient
Global Trade Identification Number ‎00046677464479
Manufacturer ‎Philips
UPC ‎046677464479
Part Number ‎464479
Item Weight ‎1.2 pounds
Item model number ‎464479
Batteries ‎1 Lithium Polymer batteries required.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No
Size ‎4 Piece Set
Color ‎White and Color Ambiance
Style ‎White and Color Ambiance
Special Features ‎Adjustable
Batteries Included? ‎No
Batteries Required? ‎No
Battery Cell Type ‎Lithium Polymer
Warranty Description ‎2 year warranty.

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ASIN B06Y3QXSGX
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Date First Available October 11, 2016

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Limitless possibilities for extraordinary experiences. The Philips Hue white and color ambiance contains 3 bulbs and a hub. It can transform your lighting into an extraordinary experience with colored and white light. Sync lights to your music, TV and games for immersive effects.

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Customers find the LED bulbs work well with Google Home and appreciate their intense brightness that looks like a normal lamp. They enjoy changing colors daily and setting the mood of the room, with one customer noting they can be controlled with voice commands through Alexa. While some customers find them a breeze to set up, others find the setup process annoying, and many consider them expensive.

165 customers mention "Functionality"130 positive35 negative

Customers find that the light bulbs work well, particularly with Google Home and Alexa.

"...I got them on Prime day for $139. At that price these are amazing and perfect. At $199, I can get off my lazy ass and turn off a light switch myself...." Read more

"...This is a fantastic product an great starter kit, well worth the cost at full price if you can afford it." Read more

"...works out pretty good. I am using Huetro for Hue and HueDynamic. I prefer Huetro as the scenes seem brighter...." Read more

"These lights have been fun and useful in the short time I've had them. I have two in my living room and one in my front porch fixture...." Read more

117 customers mention "Brightness"117 positive0 negative

Customers love the brightness of these LED bulbs, noting that they look like normal lamps and make home lighting easier.

"I got these for my birthday last year in October, these lights are amazing, I’m going to go through the cons and then the pros...." Read more

"...Overall, I'm impressed with the color range and quality of these lights, and I ended up adding another to my collection...." Read more

"The bulbs are really nice. My phone could only connect to 7 bluetooth devices, though...." Read more

"...As I write this review, a single Hue bulb is $50. It changes color, dims/brightens, turns on when my phone connects to the home wifi and more...." Read more

108 customers mention "Color range"81 positive27 negative

Customers like the light bulbs' color range, being able to change tones for each one, and enjoy changing them daily. One customer mentions using Alexa to change colors with voice commands.

"...You can make your own settings of neutrals or colors like the one in the photo I provided...." Read more

"...They offer ease of setup, the most deeply saturated variety of colors, the best software, the widest variety of third-party software, and they work..." Read more

"...As I write this review, a single Hue bulb is $50. It changes color, dims/brightens, turns on when my phone connects to the home wifi and more...." Read more

"...Color wise they are ok, they are not very bright when set to some colors Philips is pretty upfront with you on that, they spell out how many lumens..." Read more

38 customers mention "Fun"38 positive0 negative

Customers find the light bulbs fun to use, enjoying how they set the mood of the room, and one customer mentions they work well for watching movies.

"These lights have been fun and useful in the short time I've had them. I have two in my living room and one in my front porch fixture...." Read more

"...So for now, when they work, they work good and are loads of fun!..." Read more

"...We love what they do to the space and how you can set different moods to a room with just smart lighting...." Read more

"...The colors are just fun, and add a little flair to the room when you want it...." Read more

86 customers mention "Ease of use"60 positive26 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the light bulbs' ease of use, with some finding them a breeze to set up and convenient to turn on, while others find them annoying to configure and lacking clear instructions.

"...They offer ease of setup, the most deeply saturated variety of colors, the best software, the widest variety of third-party software, and they work..." Read more

"Absolutely love the hue lights. Easy setup just a little cumbersome. Hue bridge has to be hard wired to the router to work with WiFi, which sucks...." Read more

"...slick once you get it all set up, but some of the hardware setup can be a bit complex...." Read more

"...They are beautiful, versatile, and easy to use... when they're working...." Read more

49 customers mention "Value for money"0 positive49 negative

Customers find the light bulbs expensive and consider them a waste of money.

"...My only complaint besides their excessive expense is the fact that when you place a lightbulb in a fixture, the switches that previously controlled..." Read more

"...All of the peripherals including the packaging come off as very cheap. I've purchased $25 light strips with more impressive packaging...." Read more

"...And works really well with good home. I feel It is priced a bit high but makes it convenient apart from being a scrutinising devil at times" Read more

"...Cons: - Still too overpriced - not quite bright enough" Read more

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I got these for my birthday last year in October, these lights are amazing, I’m going to go through the cons and then the pros. So, they advertise that you can acces the lights outside your house but I find this to not be true it like won’t connect which makes sense considering that the lights connect to the internet which leads me to my other con, you want to go home and just turn on your lights instantly but not all the time but sometimes it will take a while for your phone and the lights and the internet to connect together in order to go to the app and mess with the option of lighting. Sometimes they won’t connect to the internet and this hadn’t happened to me recently more when I first got them but I haven’t had a connection problem on a while, if it does though just reset the bridge and you’ll be fine. The pros, omg when I look back at my old lighting situation I cringe so hard, once you get these lights in your room or specified area, and mess with the settings you will never want to go back to the old light set up. You can make your own settings of neutrals or colors like the one in the photo I provided. I would recommend reading other reviews and watching other vids to see all of the benefits of the app and the lights. I put one in my living room and two in my room, the settings like spring blossom or costom settings are better with two or more lights because you have a bigger area to play and put one color on one side and one on the other, eventually I might want to get more lamps in my room to get more lights to costomize it even more but two is plenty for all the settings. The last bit of information I have to share is that if you want to put colorful lights on, in order to make them look the most vibrant is to put them on at night so no natural lighting is leaking through and weakening the color. I would highley reccomend these lights to anyone looking to spice up their lighting.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018
    I got these for my birthday last year in October, these lights are amazing, I’m going to go through the cons and then the pros. So, they advertise that you can acces the lights outside your house but I find this to not be true it like won’t connect which makes sense considering that the lights connect to the internet which leads me to my other con, you want to go home and just turn on your lights instantly but not all the time but sometimes it will take a while for your phone and the lights and the internet to connect together in order to go to the app and mess with the option of lighting. Sometimes they won’t connect to the internet and this hadn’t happened to me recently more when I first got them but I haven’t had a connection problem on a while, if it does though just reset the bridge and you’ll be fine. The pros, omg when I look back at my old lighting situation I cringe so hard, once you get these lights in your room or specified area, and mess with the settings you will never want to go back to the old light set up. You can make your own settings of neutrals or colors like the one in the photo I provided. I would recommend reading other reviews and watching other vids to see all of the benefits of the app and the lights. I put one in my living room and two in my room, the settings like spring blossom or costom settings are better with two or more lights because you have a bigger area to play and put one color on one side and one on the other, eventually I might want to get more lamps in my room to get more lights to costomize it even more but two is plenty for all the settings. The last bit of information I have to share is that if you want to put colorful lights on, in order to make them look the most vibrant is to put them on at night so no natural lighting is leaking through and weakening the color. I would highley reccomend these lights to anyone looking to spice up their lighting.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018
    I got these for my birthday last year in October, these lights are amazing, I’m going to go through the cons and then the pros. So, they advertise that you can acces the lights outside your house but I find this to not be true it like won’t connect which makes sense considering that the lights connect to the internet which leads me to my other con, you want to go home and just turn on your lights instantly but not all the time but sometimes it will take a while for your phone and the lights and the internet to connect together in order to go to the app and mess with the option of lighting. Sometimes they won’t connect to the internet and this hadn’t happened to me recently more when I first got them but I haven’t had a connection problem on a while, if it does though just reset the bridge and you’ll be fine. The pros, omg when I look back at my old lighting situation I cringe so hard, once you get these lights in your room or specified area, and mess with the settings you will never want to go back to the old light set up. You can make your own settings of neutrals or colors like the one in the photo I provided. I would recommend reading other reviews and watching other vids to see all of the benefits of the app and the lights. I put one in my living room and two in my room, the settings like spring blossom or costom settings are better with two or more lights because you have a bigger area to play and put one color on one side and one on the other, eventually I might want to get more lamps in my room to get more lights to costomize it even more but two is plenty for all the settings. The last bit of information I have to share is that if you want to put colorful lights on, in order to make them look the most vibrant is to put them on at night so no natural lighting is leaking through and weakening the color. I would highley reccomend these lights to anyone looking to spice up their lighting.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2018
    I've tried a variety of automated light bulbs and these are the best. They offer ease of setup, the most deeply saturated variety of colors, the best software, the widest variety of third-party software, and they work beautifully with Alexa. On the other hand, they're the most expensive light bulbs I've encountered.

    My journey with Philips Hue began with this three-bulb starter kit, which included the Hue Bridge. The whole thing was an absolute breeze to set up, where I plugged the bridge into my router and followed the software directions. I installed two of the bulbs in a sconce I have in my office that is reminiscent of Roman ruins of Ionic columns. As you can see by my photos, there's quite a variety of effects you can choose, particularly with a pair of them -- one of these light bulbs is pointing up and the other one pointing down.

    My only complaint besides their excessive expense is the fact that when you place a lightbulb in a fixture, the switches that previously controlled that fixture are suddenly superfluous. I partly solved that problem with one of Phillips's smart dimmer stitches, which allows the uninitiated to my abode to turn these lights on and off in the traditional way. However, that switch doesn't let you control the spectacular color spectrum of which these lights are capable.

    Overall, I'm impressed with the color range and quality of these lights, and I ended up adding another to my collection. I only wish that other companies (I'm looking at you, Lutron, which just discontinued its only Hue-compatible switch) would simplify their compatibility with these remarkable lights. Alas, we'll have to wait until the hyper-competitive "smart home" market shakes out and someone creates an easy-to-use control system that rules them all. Even without that, these Phillips Hue bulbs are a worthy addition to my automated lighting system.
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    Ideal Bulbs: Best Software, Easiest to Configure, Prettiest Colors

    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2018
    I've tried a variety of automated light bulbs and these are the best. They offer ease of setup, the most deeply saturated variety of colors, the best software, the widest variety of third-party software, and they work beautifully with Alexa. On the other hand, they're the most expensive light bulbs I've encountered.

    My journey with Philips Hue began with this three-bulb starter kit, which included the Hue Bridge. The whole thing was an absolute breeze to set up, where I plugged the bridge into my router and followed the software directions. I installed two of the bulbs in a sconce I have in my office that is reminiscent of Roman ruins of Ionic columns. As you can see by my photos, there's quite a variety of effects you can choose, particularly with a pair of them -- one of these light bulbs is pointing up and the other one pointing down.

    My only complaint besides their excessive expense is the fact that when you place a lightbulb in a fixture, the switches that previously controlled that fixture are suddenly superfluous. I partly solved that problem with one of Phillips's smart dimmer stitches, which allows the uninitiated to my abode to turn these lights on and off in the traditional way. However, that switch doesn't let you control the spectacular color spectrum of which these lights are capable.

    Overall, I'm impressed with the color range and quality of these lights, and I ended up adding another to my collection. I only wish that other companies (I'm looking at you, Lutron, which just discontinued its only Hue-compatible switch) would simplify their compatibility with these remarkable lights. Alas, we'll have to wait until the hyper-competitive "smart home" market shakes out and someone creates an easy-to-use control system that rules them all. Even without that, these Phillips Hue bulbs are a worthy addition to my automated lighting system.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2017
    During Prime Day I saw the Hue Gen 3 starter kit was $139 so it was a no brainer to try it out. I was extremely excited to receive it, so when it arrived I opened the package and saw this: a broken bulb. I was immediately let down and kinda upset.

    So, I hopped on Amazons chat help line figuring I'd have to send it back. Nope, didn't have to send it back! Instead, a replacement set was overnighted free of charge and all I had to do was send back the two leftover bulbs, plus the rest of the replacement kit.

    Wow! I was stunned and almost speechless at the stellar customer service. Thank you Amazon!

    As far as the lights themselves? Near perfect. The automation is a nice feature and the color range is awesome. At the brightest white which is at 6500K I have to turn them down to 80 percent because they are so bright. The colors are a bit dimmer but that's to be expected. I imagine they will get better as new generations arrive but if anyone is thinking about purchasing these lights right now don't hesitate.

    Before I forget, watch some YouTube videos on how to set them up. The instructions are pretty useless so YouTube is your friend. Also, IFTTT (If This Then That) is a great applet program that sets up some neat light scenarios. Hue Labs is another useful website that allows more automation. For instance, I have 2 white only Hue bulbs in my patio light fixture set to turn on from dusk until dawn. That was set up through Hue Labs.

    I hope this was helpful and feel free to ask any questions and I will try to answer them!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Absolutely amazing lights!!!

    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2017
    During Prime Day I saw the Hue Gen 3 starter kit was $139 so it was a no brainer to try it out. I was extremely excited to receive it, so when it arrived I opened the package and saw this: a broken bulb. I was immediately let down and kinda upset.

    So, I hopped on Amazons chat help line figuring I'd have to send it back. Nope, didn't have to send it back! Instead, a replacement set was overnighted free of charge and all I had to do was send back the two leftover bulbs, plus the rest of the replacement kit.

    Wow! I was stunned and almost speechless at the stellar customer service. Thank you Amazon!

    As far as the lights themselves? Near perfect. The automation is a nice feature and the color range is awesome. At the brightest white which is at 6500K I have to turn them down to 80 percent because they are so bright. The colors are a bit dimmer but that's to be expected. I imagine they will get better as new generations arrive but if anyone is thinking about purchasing these lights right now don't hesitate.

    Before I forget, watch some YouTube videos on how to set them up. The instructions are pretty useless so YouTube is your friend. Also, IFTTT (If This Then That) is a great applet program that sets up some neat light scenarios. Hue Labs is another useful website that allows more automation. For instance, I have 2 white only Hue bulbs in my patio light fixture set to turn on from dusk until dawn. That was set up through Hue Labs.

    I hope this was helpful and feel free to ask any questions and I will try to answer them!
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  • JC Mrkdo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Las amo!
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 27, 2017
    Estas luces las compré para que el cuarto de mi hijo de 5 meses; solamente hay dos contactos en su cuarto así que terminé poniendo el 3er foco en la sala de tele. Son lo máximo, le dan un ambiente muy padre a la habitación, las paredes son blancas, entonces los colores se ven increíbles. La opción de degradar la intensidad a las tu gusto podría ser lo mejor, podemos entrar en la noche a revisarlo y cambiarlo con una luz azul muy tenue que no lo despierta. Los colores azul-verdes lo tranquilizan mucho y con algunos de los App que te recomiendan puedes poner secuencias de colores que lo entretienen mucho. Además mi cuarto de la tele parece sala de cine con la ambientación que le puedo dar con el foco extra, estoy pensando en comprar otro juego para completarlo y otro para la sala.
    Creo que fue muy buena compra. La recomiendo.
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  • Captain Canuck
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Product That Is Useful and Fun in a Variety of Ways
    Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2017
    I've been interested in Philips Hue bulbs since I first saw them a few years back, but it always seemed like a novelty to me and for the price it wasn't worth it. But after hearing how they're compatible with Google Assistant (or Siri if you're on iPhone/iPad) and IFTTT, I decided to try them out.

    The bulbs are expected to last 15,000 hours or 15 years (whatever comes first) so that was one reason I could justify the hefty price tag. In addition to that, because they're LED they use a lot less power than incandescent even though they're using wireless connectivity. This is in part to the Zigbee wireless technology that has much lower energy consumption than Bluetooth or WiFi. Another cool thing about Zigbee technology is that it creates a mesh network, so each Philips Hue light bulb will improve the wireless signal of all nearby bulbs. The setup is very easy, simply plug the Hue Bridge using ethernet into your WiFi router and follow the instructions in the Hue App - basically just press the button the Bridge when it asks you to and it'll find the newly installed bulbs no problem. The range is great! I was a bit worried about placing the Bridge in the basement which is directly below where I'm using the Hue bulbs right now, but they work no problem.

    The bulbs themselves are not a traditional round A19 bulb, but will fit in the same standard E26 base sockets as A19 bulbs. Even though the shape is different, the light cast from these Philips Hue bulbs is very comparable to standard LED A19 bulbs.

    These are the 3rd generation colour bulbs that have "richer colours". I haven't used the other generations, but I'm very happy with the colour palette these bulbs have. For "white" light, you have a broad selection of warm (yellow tint) to bright white (blue tint) options that provide a warm relaxed or more energetic ambiance in the room. The colour range is just phenomenal, with wide range of greens, reds, blues, purples, pinks, oranges, and yellows. The Hue app allows you to select a colour or "scene" for the lights, so you can fine tune the colours to suit whatever you prefer. You can also dim and brighten the bulbs individually or as a "room" (group of bulbs) to suit whatever ambiance you'd prefer as well.

    I would highly recommend getting the IFTTT app and Wink apps to improve the functionality of the Hue bulbs. Using IFTTT (which stands for If This Then That) you can do neat things with your Hue bulbs like making them turn blue when the Maple Leafs are playing, change yellow when there is storm warning, or blink when you're on your way home from work so your family is notified you're almost home. IFTTT also integrates with Google Assistant on Android phones that have it and with the Google Home device. Using IFTTT you can set up custom voice commands that adjust your Hue lights like saying "party time" to set the Hue bulbs on a cycle through all the colours or saying "bedtime" to turn off the lights. The possibilities are endless, and it adds so much functionality to this bulbs it's surprising Philips hasn't built it in themselves to their app. I haven't played around with the Wink app yet, but I'm told it allows better integration across Smart Home products, so if you have other devices like a thermostat or WiFi power outlets, you can group them all into the Wink app to configure them more easily.

    I'm very happy with this kit. These are truely "smart light bulbs" and this technology is only going to get better with time. Since they last 15 years or 15,000 hours, I think the price point is worth it when you consider the long term. I plan on adding a few more of the white Hue bulbs to my home in places where I don't need the coloured bulbs. But for entertaining areas like in my living room, these bulbs are great. The other more useful features like remote dimming and on/off are really convenient to have. I highly recommend them and I hope that I can have smart bulbs in every light in the house one day - that'd be convenient and very fun.
  • ChrisPCreme
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love em
    Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2017
    Ok I was a bit pulled back with the price but the quality of the light (dim to bright) is better than most all other LED bulbs I have bought recently. Maybe price does reflect quality. The connection was really simple and fast tom setup and it's loads of fun to create sets of lighting colours to reflect the mood (reading, relaxing, meditation or dining) and they respond almost instantly to commands. Well thought out product line.
  • EliasCGR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente starter kit!
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 25, 2019
    Esta es sin duda, la mejor forma de dar el primer paso hacia una casa inteligente.
    En todas las casas que he rentado en mi vida, siempre hay una instalación eléctrica extraña, no apegada a estándar y muy complicada de automaticar mediante sistemas que requieren estar cableados. Pero la solución de HUE es fácil, rápida y no requiere conectar nada, más que el hub a la luz y a tu ruteador. Configurarlo es una delicia y una diversión desde el inicio. Integrarlo a Apple Homekit no fue difícil, pero requiere un poco de creatividad. El único problema es que ahora vas a querer que todas tus luces sean controlables por HUE.
  • Erick J. Camacho
    5.0 out of 5 stars Genial iluminación inteligente!
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 26, 2018
    Han sido super útiles y convenientes. Una sola bombilla es suficiente para iluminar un cuarto pequeño. Uno de los principales usos que tengo con estas bombillas es en cuarto de los bebés. Las ambientaciones han sido muy útiles y la opción de configurar el foco como luz nocturna ha sido perfecta para este cuarto. No molesta para nada la luz y puedo ver perfectamente a mis bebés sin despertarlos con una luz molesta. En mi cuarto principal me han ayudado con la opción de despertar con una luz más natural que imita el alba. Son fantásticos estos focos. De lo mejor en iluminación inteligente.