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Is Philips Hue lighting worth it?
Overall, Philips Hue light bulbs make home living easier and more enjoyable. Philips Hue light bulbs are extremely convenient, and great for any size home. Since it has voice control, you’ll never need to fumble for a light switch ever again.
Do I need more than one hue Bridge?
If you have determined that you need to follow through with this, you will need 1 hub for every 50 bulbs you want to use. Someone who uses 200 bulbs would need to have 4 hubs, while someone who’s trying to use 80 would want 2. The key is to avoid overloading any single hub with too many devices.
Can you use Philips Hue light strip without bridge?
Like the new generation bulbs, the Light Strip Plus supports both Bluetooth and Zigbee. So yes Philips Hue light strips can work without the bridge, but again you’ll be missing out on the full function of your lights. The Bluetooth app can only control 10 bulbs and you can’t group bulbs into separate rooms.
Why is Philips Hue so expensive?
In terms of what makes Philips Hue bulbs ‘so expensive’: They are all LED, whilst some bulbs you can pick up still won’t be LED. LEDs are more efficient – so you’ll be saving running costs on a smart Hue bulb (which is LED) compared to a halogen bulb.
Can you rename Hue lights?
Select the device you’d like to rename (e.g. Philips hue lights) Once the page for the device opens up, click on the three small ellipses/dots (top right) When on the settings page, select Edit Name. Tap the icon ‘X’ or backspace to remove the existing name before typing in the new name for your device.
Can you use 2 Philips Hue bridges?
You can set up a second Hue Bridge in the Philips Hue app. When installing your Hue Bridge, plug it in anywhere with an available ethernet connection. If you have a large home, spreading out multiple Hue Bridges to cover the whole range of the house is best.
What is the difference between Hue Bridge 1 and 2?
The Hue Bridge 1.0 (the first generation bridge), has round shape and doesn’t support Apple HomeKit. The Hue Bridge 2.0 (the second generation bridge), usually comes in the 2nd and 3rd generation starter kits, has a square shape, and unlike the previous model, the bridge supports Apple Homekit.
Can I cut hue Lightstrip anywhere?
Philips Hue Lightstrips can all be cut (every 13″/33cm), but only the newer Lightstrip Plus V4 models can be ‘officially’ re-attached later. Alternatively, you can use third party connectors such as Litcessory’s ones.
How many Philips Hue light strips can you connect?
You can have up to 10m of Lightstrips all connected, and joining them together is as simple as popping the pin-adaptors together.
What does the Philips Hue starter pack include?
The starter pack includes three lights plus a Hue bridge. Philips also sells a version of this kit with four lights. The White Ambiance kit lets you adjust the color temperature of the bulbs, so you can go from intense blue-white to a soft yellow-white.
Is the Philips Hue light kit worth the money?
Yes, it’s not going to be cheap. The majority of kitchens features more than three spotlights, so unless you’re going to mix and match you’ll need the kit and a few add-ons (we wouldn’t buy the Hue Bridge twice, unless you’re likely to exceed the 50 bulb limit of a single Bridge) but it’ll probably be worth it.
What is the difference between Philips Hue single premium and E12?
Philips Hue Single Premium… The Philips Hue E12 Candle is a smaller bulb, designed for chandeliers and light fixtures where a full-size A19 bulb won’t fit. Each candle light bulb is a 40W equivalent. It comes in a White Ambiance and Color Ambiance, too.
Can I change the colour of my Philips Hue bulbs?
So, if you want to change the colours of the ambiance bulbs, you need to have a Hue Bridge 2.0. If you’re yet to buy any Philips Hue bulbs, then your cheapest option to get involved is to buy one of the Philips Hue Starter Kits mentioned above, as it comes with a few bulbs and one of these Philips Hue Bridges.