I greatly dislike coming into an empty house and Alexa isn’t always helpful, HomeKit either. I have replaced ALL of my bulbs, except the chandeliers and five bathrooms with Phillip Hue. I have regular bulbs, BR30s, motion detectors, and switches in whites and colors. The sunrise sunset timer is my favorite, especially since I can make it random. The switches are perfect when Alexa doesn’t respond or we just need to be quiet. Set for the kitchen, halls, and stairs, I turn it on or off from the bedroom hall or the kitchen and adjust the the lights.
The convenience of the switches, motion detectors, and lights, makes my smart home smarter with the addition of new product. I have gifted Phillip Hue products to family and friends. The theme in 2020 was a Hue Christmas. The last purchase is for my godson. He can command the lights in my house and now his lights are on when he gets home, too.
There are lots of cheaper options but you get what you pay for. I’ve had my oldest lights in high traffic areas for over four years. During the pandemic, the everyone (and SIs) came here, and there were four of us working from home. There are at least 22 lights per floor, with more in the basement for the library. I was great to be able to turn off lights on the second floor, or basement, when we were around the fireplaces or hanging out in the family room.
| Brand | Philips Hue |
|---|---|
| Light Type | LED |
| Special Feature | Energy Efficient |
| Wattage | 10.5 watts |
| Bulb Shape Size | A19 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Decoration |
| Light Color | Hue White |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Color Temperature | 6500 Kelvin |
| Number of Items | 5 |
| Brightness | 800 Lumen |
| Shape | a19 |
| Material | SYNTH |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Model Name | Philips Hue Starter Kit |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Controller Type | homekit, Vera, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Style | Old Starter Kit 60W |
| Included Components | 3x bulb + 1x button + 1x Hub |
| Connectivity Protocol | wi-fi, bluetooth, Zigbee |
| Color Rendering Index | 80 |
| Manufacturer | Signify North America Corporation |
| Part Number | 553933 |
| Item Weight | 3.52 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.4 x 2.4 x 4.3 inches |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Item model number | 553933 |
| Color | White and Color Ambiance |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Type of Bulb | LED |
| Special Features | Energy Efficient |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 3 years. |
