Philips Hue has
Philips Hue Starter Kit: 2x E26 smart bulbs (60W) + Hue Bridge on sale for $142.99 - $93 (apply promo code
KIT49 at checkout) =
$49.99.
Shipping is free on orders over $49.99 otherwise shipping is $5.99.
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Features:
- White and color ambiance
- Up to 806 lumens
- White and colored light
- Hue Bridge included
Top Comments
Which I have always found to be dim.
Have these from some years.
Philips came with 1100 lumens some years ago as well. May have also launched another version of these earlier this year.
Community Reviews
This Hue starter kit stands out as a bridge included entry point to the Philips ecosystem, with warm to cool white E26 bulbs and a price that lands near the low end for Hue. The kit is described as the older 800 lumen version, which feels dim compared with the 1100 lumen bulbs that have appeared before. Shipping can also be awkward, with free shipping only kicking in after adding extra Hue bulbs. A solid way into Hue if the bridge matters more than maximum brightness.
Homeowners building a whole-room smart lighting setup, because the kit includes a bridge and supports warm-to-cool white control.
Shoppers who want a familiar smart-light ecosystem, because the bridge-based setup avoids depending on Bluetooth-only control.
People who already use Hue accessories, because adding compatible bulbs can unlock free shipping on the order.
People who want full-color bulbs, because this kit is warm-to-cool white rather than color-changing.
People replacing a hub-free lighting setup, because these bulbs depend on a bridge and ecosystem support.
Buyers who need very bright bulbs, because this kit uses the older 800-lumen version and can feel dim.
Shoppers who need flawless out-of-box reliability, because bulbs can arrive broken in a damaged box.
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Which I have always found to be dim.
Have these from some years.
Philips came with 1100 lumens some years ago as well. May have also launched another version of these earlier this year.
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Which I have always found to be dim.
Have these from some years.
Philips came with 1100 lumens some years ago as well. May have also launched another version of these earlier this year.
$25/bulb is close to the low for the 800s. I think I've seen them for 18 or 20. But this includes the bridge, making it a decent deal
I thought this deal was for color, good thing I looked.
I thought this deal was for color, good thing I looked.
$25/bulb is close to the low for the 800s. I think I've seen them for 18 or 20. But this includes the bridge, making it a decent deal
The UCB bulbs are different - no support for Home Assistant, Wifi, or Zigbee. Home Assistant would mean you don't depend on the company and their servers or app surviving. You can only control UCB lights via Alexa or their app and only over Bluethooth. Happy you like them. But they have different tradeoffs than the Hue system.
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