Testseek.com have collected 54 expert reviews of the Philips Hue Connected Bulb Starter Kit E27 8.5W and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Philips Hue Connected Bulb Starter Kit E27 8.5W.
May 2013
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The editors liked
Wireless
Remote access
IFTT and local recipes
Easy to set up
Easy to choose colours
LEDbased bulbs
Huge potential for home integration
Easy to set up and use
Excellent light quality
Philips' Hue Connected Bulb lets you change the color of your lightbulbs and control them from your phones. It's easy to use
And -- most importantly -- nails the basics
The editors didn't like
Expense
Availability only through Apple
Screw Cap instead of Bayonet Cap
Very expensive
Not very bright
LED brightness only equivalent to 50W
No dimmer switch support
Directional light output
Three-bulbs-and-a-hub is expensive at $199
The novelty factor will wear off for many users quickly
And Android users apparently come in second on Philips' app development priority list
Having recently reviewed various pieces of wireless lighting equipment, curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to see just how far interoperability between presently available Zigbee products went. Sadly, with the Philips Hue, it seems we have reac...
Abstract: It never ceases to amaze me the things we can control and activate with our mobile phones. From your front door, to your air-conditioner to your lights or power points it seems endless. Philips entry into this space is impressive to say the least with a r...
Published: 2013-11-07, Author: Daniel , review by: ausdroid.net
Wireless, Remote access, IFTT and local recipes
Expense, Availability only through Apple, Screw Cap instead of Bayonet Cap
There's a great part of writing for Ausdroid and that's trying out devices and writing reviews, the downside is that you don't get to keep this wonderful equipment and you then have to explain to your SO why you want to fork out a sometimes large amount o...
Philips' Hue Connected Bulb lets you change the color of your lightbulbs and control them from your phones. It's easy to use, and -- most importantly -- nails the basics
Three-bulbs-and-a-hub is expensive at $199, the novelty factor will wear off for many users quickly, and Android users apparently come in second on Philips' app development priority list
You might not have an obvious need for an Internet-connected, color-changing light bulb, but the Philips Hue Connected Bulb kit offers enough potential to justify its high price tag....
Huge potential for home integration, Easy to set up and use, Excellent light quality
LED brightness only equivalent to 50W, No dimmer switch support, Directional light output
Philips' Hue light bulbs are a glimpse into a future where even your house is ‘smart'. Entirely controlled over your smartphone or tablet's Wi-Fi, they can be programmed to suit your daily habits. They're not a perfect replacement for existing incandescen...
Abstract: An array of Smart Home products are trickling into homes, making life a little more convenient. Smart Home products are still on the pricey side, but some are well worth the investment, especially for homeowners looking to solve specific headaches around...
Wide variety of functions, IFTTT compatible, Easy to set up
Complicated to use, Bulbs aren't very bright
The Philips Hue is the most sophisticated LED lighting system we've seen. The kit includes a hub called the Hue Bridge, three 600-lumen bulbs, and a smartphone app to adjust their color and brightness. The Hue system offers an incredible range of function...
Philips' Hue Connected Bulb lets you change the color of your lightbulbs and control them from your phones. It's easy to use, and -- most importantly -- nails the basics
Three-bulbs-and-a-hub is expensive at $199, the novelty factor will wear off for many users quickly, and Android users apparently come in second on Philips' app development priority list
You might not have an obvious need for an Internet-connected, color-changing light bulb, but the Philips Hue Connected Bulb kit offers enough potential to justify its high price tag.
Published: 2013-08-22, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Fun to us, Endless color variation, Simple setu, Alex, HomeKi, IFTTT integration
Expensive
The idea of using your iPhone not only to turn your lights on and off, but to change their color as well, is a really fun idea. However, even for LED lights, the Philips Hue bulbs are expensive. Once we got over the novelty, we didn’t change the ...
