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In recent years, TP Vision and Signify, the two companies behind Ambilight televisions and Philips Hue, have not worked particularly well together. Since 2023, Philips TVs have no longer been equipped with Ambilight+Hue, and currently, the Hue Bridge Pro cannot be paired with older TVs. Now there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, even if not all the information is known yet: AmbiScape.
Unfortunately, most of the new light strips are not expected to be released in the US until next year, with the exception of the top model: the Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip will be launched worldwide in November. And it seems that things are moving even faster in the US, where the three-meter version of the light strip is already listed as available.
At the beginning of September, Philips Hue launched the new Hue Essential series. I already found the new GU10 spotlights to be absolutely solid, and today we’re continuing with the A60 bulbs. Unlike the GU10 spotlights, these bulbs are also available in the US. One thing is clear: the price is hot.
At the beginning of September, Philips Hue introduced the new MotionAware. When used in conjunction with the Hue Bridge Pro, multiple lights in a room can detect motion and turn on the light as if by magic—without the need for a motion sensor. Today, I would like to explain in detail how you can set up a motion zone in the Hue app and use MotionAware.
In September, Philips Hue introduced improved E27 bulbs. Designed in the iconic Sultan shape, these bulbs not only offer direct Matter support, but can also reproduce the entire spectrum of daylight while consuming less power. In addition, Philips Hue provided us with the following information in its official press release: “The lamp can now also be dimmed down to 0.2 percent of its maximum brightness.”
Today I have a little tip for all readers in the US, because the Philips Hue Halloween sale has already started there. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future, the smart lighting brand has teamed up with the famous classic film and wants to equip your home with futuristic lights.
Philips Hue unveiled seven new light strips at the beginning of the month, the first of which is now available in Europe. You can already buy the Hue Flux Lightstrip in lengths of 3, 4, 5, and 10 meters, but the six-meter version is not yet available. Nevertheless, the light strip has gotten off to an early start; it was actually supposed to be released in October.
The new Hue Flux Lightstrip was actually supposed to be released in October. At least, that was the official information provided by Philips Hue so far. However, at least two of the five announced lengths have now been released much sooner than planned—they are already available for purchase in Europe.
A GU10 spot rarely comes alone. Until now, it was therefore quite expensive to equip the entire ceiling with GU10 spots from Philips Hue, especially if you want colored light from time to time. A single Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance GU10 spotlight officially costs €64.99. The new Hue Essential GU10 spotlights, which also offer different shades of white and colors, cost only €59.99 (to the Hue-Shop) for a pack of four.
Two years after the launch of the first products, there will be new additions to the Hue Secure range in October. After initially being cautious about the Hue Secure Video Doorbell, I am now very curious about it. In this article, I’d like to explain exactly what it’s all about. I’ve already used smart doorbells myself Unlike a floor lamp or a simple smart home camera, you can’t just replace a doorbell on a whim.
Fabian