FabianThe Philips Hue Datura was launched in Europe, and therefore also in my home country Germany, last year. Now there is good news for all Hue fans in the United States, because the Hue Datura can now also be ordered there.
For $299.99 you can get the round Hue Datura with a diameter of 38 centimeters and a maximum brightness of 3,000 lumens. For $399.99 each, you can get the three larger models, either round with a diameter of 60 centimeters, rectangular with 120 x 30 centimeters or square with 60 x 60 centimeters. The maximum brightness of these three models is between 4,250 and 4,850 lumens. You can find all the technical details on the product page.
These are the special features of the Philips Hue Datura
The main special feature of the Hue Datura is definitely the two separately controllable light sources: Direct lighting downwards and indirect lighting towards the ceiling. Unlike the Hue Dymera wall light released last year or the Hue Twilight bedside lamp, the Hue Datura does not have the MSL chip from Philips Hue. The two separately controllable light sources are therefore not automatically grouped together in the Hue app, but are displayed as two individual light sources.
For me personally, this is not a big deal in the bedroom, as I set the scenes I use once and then usually control them using smart switches. I have programmed the two wall switch modules to the left and right of the bed so that they initially only activate a soft night light. This works really well with the upward-facing LEDs.
Which light you let shine white and which light you let shine colorful is of course up to you. Of course, only one of the two light sources can be switched on. All in all, a really great effect that I really like and makes the Hue Datura a special ceiling light from Philips Hue.
Philips Hue Datura
from €299 / $299.99
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