If you already have a Philips Hue connected bulb setup and want to expand it without breaking the bank, the pack currently offered by Amazon might be right for you. Indeed, this kit comprising two White & Color bulbs is currently priced at 61.99 euros instead of 109.99 euros.
Home automation enthusiasts know to what extent smart lighting designed by Philips Hue is a sure value on the market. The brand’s White & Color connected bulbs are among the most renowned and appreciated references, particularly because of their ability to diffuse completely personalized colored light. The only downside? Their price, which is generally quite high. So when we see a pack of two bulbs for less than 70 euros instead of 100 euros, as during these French Days, we say to ourselves that the opportunity is too good to expand an installation already started at a lower cost.
Les points forts des ampoules Philips Hue White & Color
- A simple and practical application accompanies them
- 16 million colors available
- Compatibility with voice assistants
Previously displayed at 109.99 euros, then reduced to 71.99 euros, the pack of two Philips Hue White & Color connected bulbs is now offered at 61.99 euros on Amazon thanks to the promo code FD10.
Bulbs that are easy to install, but must be accompanied by a bridge
Philips Hue White & Color (E27) connected bulbs are very easy to install accessories, since they screw in like normal bulbs. You must then pair them, using Bluetooth, with a smartphone on which you have downloaded the dedicated Philips Hue application to be able to control them remotely. From this app, you can control up to 10 bulbs simultaneously, but if you already have a Hue Bridge, this figure can go up to 50. It is therefore much more interesting to have one before purchasing this pack of two bulbs which does not contain a bridge, but which will be of particular interest to those who already have a Philips Hue installation at home, bridge included.
Please note that having a connection bridge has many other advantages: creation of routines to automate the connected lighting ecosystem, remote simulation of a presence at home by turning on the bulbs in our absence, presence of the Zigbee protocol , less energy consuming than Wi-Fi, which also allows you to benefit from a longer range than with Bluetooth… In short, an essential little accessory to make the most of the brand’s bulbs.
A flexible and above all warm atmosphere
It is from the brand’s application that we will be able to choose and modulate the colored lights diffused by the Philips Hue White & Color. The palette made available contains no less than 16 million colored shades, including shades of white, from the coldest to the warmest. Predefined scenarios are even available on the app if you lack inspiration.
Finally, these connected bulbs are compatible with the voice assistants Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri, which will allow you to control the White & Color bulbs by voice. Concerning the autonomy of these bulbs, note that they each promise a lifespan of 25,000 hours. Enough to last several years before having to part with it.
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