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MelLeave a Comment on Major update: The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box finally gets better Voice control, infrared remote controls and Dolby Vision

Major update: The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box finally gets better Voice control, infrared remote controls and Dolby Vision

Voice control, infrared remote controls and Dolby Vision

We’ve been waiting for a really long time, but now it’s finally arrived: In a press release, Signify has announced that the promised major update for the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is now available. It includes a lot of new features that I will definitely take a closer look at over the next few days.

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MelLeave a Comment on New LightStrip Plus in detail: Cut parts can be joined again Feeder clamp included in the basic set

New LightStrip Plus in detail: Cut parts can be joined again Feeder clamp included in the basic set

Feeder clamp included in the basic set

It was announced earlier this year that Philips Hue is working on a new LightStrip Plus. Not surprisingly, since the absolute bestseller from the Hue portfolio is one of the few products that has not received a Bluetooth update.

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MelLeave a Comment on Sunricher is working on a silent Friends of Hue switch EnOcean module with battery

Sunricher is working on a silent Friends of Hue switch EnOcean module with battery

EnOcean module with battery

Only this morning, we reported about the Friends of Hue switches, this time focussing on the model of Senic and Gira. But no matter which manufacturer is involved, all switches have one thing in common so far: they work without batteries and generate the required energy with a relatively loud click.

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Mel1 Comment on Whimpering GU10 spots: Firmware update eliminates annoying problem Signify confirms troubleshooting

Whimpering GU10 spots: Firmware update eliminates annoying problem Signify confirms troubleshooting

Signify confirms troubleshooting

What a joy to see Philips Hue introduce a new generation of its GU10 spots last fall. The new White and Color Ambiance Spots have been given a more compact design, are brighter and offer improved color rendering, so they are superior to their predecessors in all respects.

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MelLeave a Comment on Retrospect: When Philips Hue was still beautifully boxed Already unboxing was a highlight

Retrospect: When Philips Hue was still beautifully boxed Already unboxing was a highlight

Already unboxing was a highlight

Sometimes I have really weird ideas. This weekend, I ordered a first generation Philips Hue starter set. More than seven years old, equipped with the first generation bridge. There are also three colourful lamps, which can only display some colours poorly. With a maximum of 600 lumens they are about 25 percent darker than their successors.

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MelLeave a Comment on Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagon: New light modules now available for pre-order Even more smart options

Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagon: New light modules now available for pre-order Even more smart options

Even more smart options

Update on April 29th: The new hexagons can now be pre-ordered via the Nanoleaf website. Nine panels including controller and power supply cost 179.99 euros. I have been fascinated by the smart lighting products from Nanoleaf for several years now. After triangles and squares, the next step is now being taken: Hexagons are in the starting blocks.

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