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.
I currently have a few projects in the works involving Philips Hue. Among other things, I wanted to install a ten-meter-long Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip vertically across three floors in our stairwell. I also want to compare the image quality of the standard Hue Secure Camera with that of the Hue Secure Camera 2K.
I have to admit that I was a little disappointed when Philips Hue unveiled the new Hue Bridge Pro in early September and it became clear that only data from an existing Hue Bridge could be migrated. After all these years, though, it wasn’t a big deal to keep one of the two old control centers running a little longer.
Another new product from Philips Hue is now available, but once again not worldwide at once. The 5-meter-long Hue Essential Lightstrip can now be ordered in the US and Canada. Here in Europe, where it will cost €59.99, there is still no sign of it. In September, Philips Hue announced the launch for December, but according to my information, this could be tight in Germany and other European countries.
This product category has always been very popular in the USA, which is why Philips Hue launched the new Hue Festavia Permanent there a few weeks ago in two different colors. The 18-meter-long white string of lights with a total of 32 light points is now also available in Germany and other European countries.
Philips Hue is launching a whole range of new light strips this fall. The Hue Flux Lightstrip, its ultra-bright sibling, and the magnificent Hue Omniglow Lightstrip are already available. In December, two more light strips from the Hue Essential series will be added, which we still need to take a closer look at.
I noticed this “negative” aspect particularly on Halloween night: in the dim light, many visitors did not press the bell button on the Philips Hue Secure Video Doorbell, but instead pressed the camera lens. This is, of course, more than inconvenient. Now Philips Hue has responded, as Hueblog reader Marcel noted in our community.
The seven-meter version of the Hue Festavia Globe was already released in the US in September, while the longer versions were not actually supposed to be released until December. But now the time has come, just like in Europe: All three lengths of the Philips Hue Festavia Globe can now be ordered from the manufacturer’s online store.
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.
Fabian