No matter whether new bulbs from Philips Hue or smart lamps from other manufacturers. We always take a look at new accessories for your smart home.
After the start with the Hue Tap Dial Switch, Philips Hue has equipped almost all accessories with more functions in recent months and made them compatible with the 24-hour “natural light” scene. In December, it was the turn of the Hue wall switch module, followed by the dimmer switch and Smart Button in September.
Amazon announced the new Echo Hub last autumn. At first glance, this appears to be an Echo Show 8 without a speaker, as the Echo Hub is so flat that it can be mounted on the wall as a smart home control panel. It is now available to order in Germany and other European countries at a price of 199.99 euros.
After problems in Europe, the Philips Hue Go portable table lamp was initially launched in the USA almost two years ago. However, we had to wait much longer for the special edition in America, but now it has finally been released. However, this special version of the portable table lamp is not all that special.
Another Philips Hue product announced in January is now available in Germany and many other European countries: The pendant light cord for filament lamps. Available in two different versions for 59.99 or 69.99 euros and in two colours each. The price is definitely on a par with Hue, and the production of the pendant lights is also quite special.
The Philips Hue track system is becoming even more flexible this month. More precisely, with the new flexible corner connector, which can now be ordered in the Philips Hue online shop for 34.99 euros in the colours black or white. As always, it's not cheap, but this small accessory opens up many new possibilities.
It's been a few years since Philips Hue improved the GU10 spotlights. Back then, they became more compact, displayed better colours and were also slightly brighter. Currently, Philips Hue spots with a GU10 base deliver a maximum brightness of 350 lumens at 4,000 Kelvin. One small exception is the Hue White GU10 spotlight, which delivers an impressive 400 lumens at 2,700 Kelvin.
The Philips Hue Dymera, a new wall light for indoor and outdoor use, will be launched this month. With a price tag of €219.99, it's once again no cheap buy, but that's why I'd like to provide you with a few more details about the new product today. For once, however, this is not a real test, because in the short time available I have not found a place on or in the house where I can actually mount the Hue Dymera on the wall.
Philips Hue announced the Hue Secure Floodlight Camera last year. As planned, the official launch has now taken place and the outdoor light with integrated camera can now be ordered. At 349.99 euros, the Hue Secure Floodlight Camera is certainly no bargain – and that's exactly why I'd like to provide you with my first impressions and an opinion.
Yesterday, Philips Hue officially launched the Hue Secure Hue Secure Floodlight Camera, which was introduced in late summer 2023. The combination of the Hue Discover floodlight and the Hue Secure camera can now be purchased for 349.99 euros. I have already received a test device and have arranged to meet my father at the weekend to replace an old, classic floodlight with a motion detector on his patio.
Last week I gave you a first look at the UseeLink Zigbee power strip. I'm now back from my half-term holiday and Amazon has already delivered. So it's time to go into more detail and take a look at the power strip with Hue compatibility. Note: The power strip is also available in a similar form in the USA and the UK.
Fabian