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Philips Hue hasn’t exactly been successful at keeping its new products under wraps this summer. Following the new lights from the Hue Play series and the improved E14 candle bulbs, new wall switch modules have now also appeared. There will be four new products in total, including, for the first time, switch actuators for the smart control of classic ceiling lights.
Yesterday I was a guest at Logitech in Munich. You’re probably wondering: What does this have to do with Philips Hue? Well, the two companies have launched a partnership. For some time now, you’ve been able to control Hue lights using the Logi Options+ software in conjunction with MX products. But that’s another story, which I’ll explain in more detail to you soon.
At first, I didn’t really notice it, but some readers were much more observant earlier this week. The Hue Play Floor Lamp I discovered looks strikingly similar to the WiZ Gradient Floor Lamp (header image), which has been available since last year. While the upcoming model from Philips Hue will likely cost €149.99, the regular price for the floor lamp from sister brand WiZ is just €89.99.
In 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.
Last fall, Philips and Sonos launched their partnership. It all began with the integration of Philips Hue into Sonos Voice Control. Using simple voice commands that are processed locally and don’t rely on the cloud, you can easily control the Hue lights in your home via Sonos speakers. So far, there’s been just one hurdle: even years after its launch, Sonos Voice Control is still available exclusively in English and French.
From June 11 to July 19, it’s that time of year again: the World Cup is just around the corner. Due to the time difference—the tournament is taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, as you know—most matches will be held late at night for us in Europe. The perfect opportunity to pair the sporting event of the year with Philips Hue smart lighting.
It’s time to save again with Philips Hue. The Bright Days Sale runs from April 23 to May 10. Hopefully, there will be plenty of exciting deals available in the Philips Hue online store around the globe. The sale is certainly worth checking out, as it also features several new products.
Philips Hue has just released version 5.66.0 of its official app, introducing the SpatialAware feature—announced in January—for the Hue Bridge Pro. The update also includes improvements for the Hue Secure video doorbell. The update is now available in the Google Play Store for Android devices and in the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad.
In early January, Philips Hue announced a new feature: SpatialAware. This feature uses a smartphone to scan the lights in a room, recording their exact positions. Based on this data, selected lighting scenes can be perfectly tailored to the room. Above all, this ensures that ceiling lights no longer emit a hodgepodge of colors but instead focus on the white spectrum.
The Hue Outdoor Sale has just ended, and the next discount promotion is already on the horizon. Philips Hue’s spring deals have kicked off, and there are some serious savings to be had—especially since the new products are included. The promotion has launched worldwide and is available in nearly every country.
Fabian