Hueblog: Quick look: The new MR16 spots with GU5.3 socket

Quick look: The new MR16 spots with GU5.3 socket

Another novelty from Philips Hue

Unsurprisingly, Philips Hue also presented new light bulbs with a socket used for the first time at the IFA, in addition to the new cameras and the contact sensor. The MR16 spots with GU5.3 socket will be available from mid-September as White Ambiance and White and Color Ambiance.

The new lamps can easily replace conventional spots used in a 12-volt system. Until now, such MR16 spots were not available from Philips Hue.


“The Philips Hue MR16 smart bulbs work on the same 12-volt low voltage as conventional MR16 bulbs. They are compatible with most transformers,” says Philips Hue.

The most important technical data of the Philips Hue MR16 spots

  • Light output at 4,000 Kelvin: 400 lumens
  • Socket: GU5.3
  • Height: 49mm
  • Diameter: 50mm
  • Power: 6.3 Watt (WACA) / 5.1 Watt (WA)
  • Standby: maximum 0.5 Watt
  • Radio: ZigBee & Bluetooth

The new spots will be available in stores as early as September. Prices start at 39.99 euros for a single spot with White Ambiance technology. Spots with coloured light are available for 64.99 euros. Both models are also available in a double pack with a small price advantage.

Check your local Philips Hue Online Store for availability of Hue products in your country. There you will also find all the technical information and prices.


In den letzten Jahren habe ich mich zu einem echten Experten in Sachen Hue & HomeKit entwickelt. Mittlerweile habe ich über 50 Lampen und zahlreiche Schalter im Einsatz. In meinem kleinen Blog teile ich meine Erfahrungen gerne mit euch.

Comments 2 replies

  1. I bought 2, arrived today… was shocked they are all metal body and heavy! I’ve put them in the bathroom for a fun shower for now, but disappointed they are not as bright as the standard Philips led mr16 I had in the spots.

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