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MelLeave a Comment on Introduced: This is the new Philips Hue Smart Button Today, Signify officially introduced the new Philips Hue Smart Button. I got the first details.

Introduced: This is the new Philips Hue Smart Button Today, Signify officially introduced the new Philips Hue Smart Button. I got the first details.

Today, Signify officially introduced the new Philips Hue Smart Button. I got the first details.

It wasn’t part of the rumors that have been circulating since June: last week I discovered it for the first time and was able to cover it in our news. Now the Philips Hue Smart Button is official. But until we can use it ourselves we have to be patient – its market launch is planned for October.

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MelLeave a Comment on iConnectHue for iPhone and iPad now supports the Lutron Aurora You've never heard of Lutron Aurora? Then let us bring you up to speed.

iConnectHue for iPhone and iPad now supports the Lutron Aurora You've never heard of Lutron Aurora? Then let us bring you up to speed.

You've never heard of Lutron Aurora? Then let us bring you up to speed.

A few weeks ago, we introduced you to the Lutron Aurora. The innovative switch is simply mounted over the light switch and prevents it from being activated. A great idea? Absolutely. Unfortunately with a catch: The Lutron Aurora is intended for the American market and only fits on American toggle switches.

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MelLeave a Comment on LIFX announces filament lamps and innovative switch Further news regarding the Australian manufacturer LIFX.

LIFX announces filament lamps and innovative switch Further news regarding the Australian manufacturer LIFX.

Further news regarding the Australian manufacturer LIFX.

Last week, I drew your attention to an innovation from LIFX. The first E14 candle lamp is not just a small illuminant but in contrast to the competition it can display different colours and colour gradients. As the colleagues from HomeKitNews have now discovered, LIFX can also be used in a classic way.

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MelLeave a Comment on Firmware update improves performance of Hue Entertainment A new firmware update is available for the Hue Bridge’s 2nd generation.

Firmware update improves performance of Hue Entertainment A new firmware update is available for the Hue Bridge’s 2nd generation.

A new firmware update is available for the Hue Bridge’s 2nd generation.

So far, Hue Entertainment and Hue Sync have not really taken off; for example, there is still no possibility to add Ambilight-like lighting effects without a computer. Apparently, Signify does not want to leave the technology behind – as a recent update of the Hue Bridge shows. The firmware version 1933144020, released two days ago, improves the performance of Hue Entertainment when all the lamps in use are within direct radio range of the Hue Bridge.

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MelLeave a Comment on Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED: Signify launches own WiFi lights Following the acquisition of WiZ, Signify is now launching its first WiFi lamps - initially only in the USA.

Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED: Signify launches own WiFi lights Following the acquisition of WiZ, Signify is now launching its first WiFi lamps - initially only in the USA.

Following the acquisition of WiZ, Signify is now launching its first WiFi lamps - initially only in the USA.

You may remember the announcement from April 17th, 2019. At that time I was able to report that Signify had acquired a competing company: WiZ. The company from France and Asia had already been specializing in lamps with WiFi modules for several years. And that’s exactly what Signify seems to focus on now.

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MelLeave a Comment on AI Alarm Clock: Xiaomi’s alarm clock also works with Philips Hue

AI Alarm Clock: Xiaomi’s alarm clock also works with Philips Hue

The website homekitnews.com has shared information about the new Xiaomi AI Alarm Clock. Visually, it is indistinguishable from the current China model, but there are a few exciting features that are not yet further specified. The alarm clock will not only work with Alexa but also support Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and Philips Hue.

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MelLeave a Comment on Philips Hue: Compact GU10 lamp with Richer Colors coming in August The wait is finally over: starting in mid-August, the new generation of Philips Hue GU10 lamps will be available.

Philips Hue: Compact GU10 lamp with Richer Colors coming in August The wait is finally over: starting in mid-August, the new generation of Philips Hue GU10 lamps will be available.

The wait is finally over: starting in mid-August, the new generation of Philips Hue GU10 lamps will be available.

We did not expect such a quick release: after Philips introduced new Hue lamps with additional Bluetooth connection last month – which are already available in the USA with an E27 base – there is new information for the European market. According to the information I have received, new lamps with Bluetooth will be delivered on August 15th.

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MelLeave a Comment on Google Home: Shorter light controlling responses The Google Assistant installed on the various Google Home devices now provides shorter answers.

Google Home: Shorter light controlling responses The Google Assistant installed on the various Google Home devices now provides shorter answers.

The Google Assistant installed on the various Google Home devices now provides shorter answers.

Users of a smart speaker with Google Assistant will know the “problem”. If you ask the Google Home or Nest Hub to turn off the lights in a room, it will respond with a relatively long answer: “Okay, I’m turning off two lights”. A Google employee has now announced on the official support forum that changes regarding this issue were made.

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MelLeave a Comment on Unboxing video: Friends of Hue switch from Busch-Jaeger Announced a few weeks ago, now finally unboxed: I will show you what to expect from the Friends of Hue switch by Busch-Jaeger.

Unboxing video: Friends of Hue switch from Busch-Jaeger Announced a few weeks ago, now finally unboxed: I will show you what to expect from the Friends of Hue switch by Busch-Jaeger.

Announced a few weeks ago, now finally unboxed: I will show you what to expect from the Friends of Hue switch by Busch-Jaeger.

After manufacturers Niko and Vimar have already presented their products, Busch-Jaeger is the first German manufacturer that offers the new Friends of Hue switches. Seen from a technical point of view, there are no surprises because Busch-Jaeger also makes use of the well-known EnOcean module in its switch. Nevertheless I’d like to show you the content of the 99 euro package in a small video (in German language).

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