FabianThings never get boring in the world of Philips Hue. Without much fanfare, the manufacturer has added two new ceiling lights to its website. After the Hue Devote launched last year in two round versions, the ceiling light will soon be available in a square shape as well.
In the European Philips Hue online store, the Hue Devote will soon be available in sizes 29.5 x 29.5 centimeters and 39.5 x 39.5 centimeters. The new models are not yet available for order.
Exact prices for the square Hue Devote not yet known
Prices are also not yet listed in the online store. I expect the prices will be in a similar range to those of the round ceiling lights in the Devote series. The model with a diameter of 29.1 centimeters currently costs 89.99 euros, while the slightly larger version, measuring 42.1 centimeters, is available for 129.99 euros.
What I find surprising when looking at the technical specifications is the maximum brightness. It’s actually lower for the square models. The small square Devote produces up to 1,340 lumens, while the larger model reaches up to 2,000 lumens. For the two round variants, Philips Hue specifies up to 2,000 and 2,900 lumens.
Thanks to White and Color Ambiance, the Hue Devote supports various shades of white and all 16 million colors. Compared to a simple ceiling light retrofitted with a Philips Hue E27 bulb, the Hue Devote stands out with its perfectly even illumination and very sleek design. The ceiling light is only 3.7 centimeters deep—you simply can’t achieve such a flat design without built-in LED technology.
In my opinion, the Hue Devote is ideal for smaller rooms that you’d like to equip with Hue technology. Most recently, I turned my guest bathroom into a smart space using a ceiling light of this type, complete with a motion sensor and a wall switch module.
