FabianIn recent years, Philips Hue has consistently unveiled new products in June, and this year is likely to be no exception. The first new product has already seen the light of day—albeit not quite by intention. Even before the official announcement, I can provide you with the first details on the new Philips Hue Play table lamp and Philips Hue Play floor lamp.
A quick glance at the product photos already available to the public makes it clear where this is headed: There’s an affordable alternative to the Philips Hue Gradient Signe, which is also available in small and large versions. In any case, the price is significantly lower, which means the new Play lights are likely to be in direct competition with Govee.
While the Hue Gradient Signe table lamp costs a hefty 219.99 euros, the Hue Play table lamp will likely be available for 79.99 euros. The large Philips Hue Gradient Signe floor lamp costs as much as 329.99 euros, while the Philips Hue Play floor lamp will likely be sold for 149.99 euros. A clear signal: prices are going down.
The new Hue Plays aren’t quite as bright as the Gradient Signe
Of course, this means you have to make some compromises. In terms of maximum brightness, the new Play series probably won’t be able to keep up with the Signe. While I don’t yet have exact lumen specifications, the maximum power consumption is significantly lower. Additionally, the 135-centimeter-tall Hue Play floor lamp (and possibly also the 60-centimeter-tall table lamp) will likely not be pre-assembled but delivered as a kit, similar to Govee. This makes shipping significantly cheaper.
No corners were cut when it comes to the lighting technology. It features colored and white LEDs that are perfectly tuned to the Hue ecosystem thanks to Cromasync. As usual, color gradients can be created via the app, and compatibility with Hue Sync and Hue Entertainment is also provided. I’m already curious to see what else will pop up by June…
Hi Fabian,
did you measure/feel any impact by the Wifi/bluetooth signals in your house?
My wife is worried about this topic.
Best regards
HK
Hue lights use Zigbee, not Wifi, some do support Bluetooth but you only use Bluetooth if you’re not using a Hue Bridge. I have over 150 Hue bulbs, light strips etc in my house and no, you don’t ‘feel’ anything to do with the signals. Same way you don’t feel a signal from your mobile phone, TV aerial, microwave, satellite dish etc.
Great. Looking forward to new products.
I really hope a new version of the Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch is coming.
Or new switches in their catalogue
all i want from hue is a smaller power adapter. dem chunky boys are yuge
Agree! It will improve my setups considerably
What we really need is a presence sensor. I’m tired of moving my arms when I’m sitting having dinner in my kitchen or when I’m taking a shower. I’ve both motion sensors and MotionAware and they are not good enough for many use cases. Give us a real presence sensor!!!
Is it just me, or this is a copy of the Wiz floor lamp but at double the price?
https://www.coolblue.nl/en/product/965434/wiz-gradient-floor-light.html?srsltid=AfmBOoog_4Rmeh9Gfid0PmVSsXd5Xcy54X2ImBRY9Es4-sB1YHvR7gcQ
Seems they have the same housing, but LEDs are different. Wiz is RGB only, Hue will get RGBWW.
Great. Another product they’ll announce and never release. Can anyone say Omniglow longer strips in US? Has that been a year yet?
I literally just bought 2 Signe floor lamps last week, so seeing this initially I was a bit concerned if I should start a return process and wait for these. Noticing that they don’t seem to get as bright as the Signe solidified my choice here. Still, I am glad to see Philips offering a more affordable product for folks.