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Black Friday is just around the corner, and Philips Hue is naturally getting in on the action. After some very interesting deals launched in the manufacturer’s official store last week, Amazon.com is now getting involved too. Even though we have completely different offers in Germany, I would like to present some highlights from amazon.com
Philips Hue introduced its first Hue Secure cameras just over two years ago. Since then, there has been a first hardware upgrade with 2K resolution and a brand new product in the form of the Hue Secure Video Doorbell. However, Apple Home is still not supported as a smart home platform.
A quick glance at the calendar tells us that Black Friday isn’t actually until November 28. At Philips Hue, the Black Friday sale has already started today. You can visit the promotion page already via my link. And there are some very attractive offers to be found there, including new products such as the Hue Bridge Pro and the new Hue Flux Lightstrips.
After its early launch in the US, the Philips Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip is now also available in Germany and other European countries. After my first test, I can say quite clearly that it is by far the best light strip that Philips Hue has built to date. This thing is amazing; even the competition from Govee looks old in comparison.
Next month, Philips Hue will launch a new product category in Germany and other European countries: Permanent Lights. These light installations, which are installed under the eaves, are particularly popular in the US. That’s why Philips Hue Festavia Permanent has already been available there for several weeks. Before it launches here in December, I would like to provide you with the most important information in advance.
After a slight delay, Philips Hue has launched its new Neon Lightstrip for outdoor use. The 10-meter version is already available in Europe, and the 3- and 5-meter versions of the new Outdoor Lightstrip are also expected to be available shortly. It’s best to check availability directly on the official product page.
One of the most versatile Hue products ever is currently available at amazon.com at a bargain price: the Philips Hue Go Portable Table Lamp. From a recommended retail price of $175.99, it’s now down to just $105.27. That’s a 40 percent discount, which is a really good deal for Philips Hue.
When comparing Philips Hue light strips with those from other manufacturers, such as Govee, people often ask whether individual segments of a Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip can also be switched off. Until now, this has not been possible, but now it seems that this is about to change. At least, that’s what I noticed after installing the Hue Neon Gradient Outdoor Lightstrip, which will be released in November.
Philips Hue is really hitting the ground running this year when it comes to light strips. I’ve already introduced you to the new premium model, which will also be launched in Europe in November. The Hue OmniGlow leaves the competition standing and is already available in the US. However, the Hue Flux offers maximum brightness.
Philips Hue currently appears to be experiencing an issue with its Hue Secure cameras and the new Philips Hue Secure Video Doorbell. It seems that live video cannot be accessed via a mobile connection. This has been reported by numerous readers of the Hueblog. I can also confirm these issues. “For the past two days, I’ve had the problem that I can no longer access my cameras from ‘outside’ via my cell phone.
Fabian