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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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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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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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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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Show your Hue: Outdoor LightStrip installed in the pavement It is one of the most impressive Hue projects I have seen so far: Thomas' garage entrance.

It is one of the most impressive Hue projects I have seen so far: Thomas' garage entrance.

I am always amazed at the ideas that some Hue users come up with. But what Thomas has implemented in the last few weeks is particularly impressive. He has installed three Philips Hue Outdoor LightStrips in his garage driveway, perfectly recessed between the paving stones. The result is more than impressive – and fortunately Thomas shares some building process impressions.

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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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Show your Hue: Magnetic holder for Philips Hue Play Lightbar Sometimes it is the simple ideas that can be inspiring - for example a magnetic holder for the Philips Hue Play Lightbar.

Sometimes it is the simple ideas that can be inspiring - for example a magnetic holder for the Philips Hue Play Lightbar.

The Philips Hue Play Lightbar is one of the most successful new Hue products of the year, even though the integration of Hue Sync has not yet progressed so far that the small Ambilight replacement lamps could be used. Nonetheless, they are definitely a great mood light. What’s especially great is that the Philips Hue Play Lightbar can be set up or attached in a variety of ways, because Signify comes with some accessories.

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Philips Hue Ensis: installation and visual impressions We can present first impressions of the Hue Ensis, including some pictures.

We can present first impressions of the Hue Ensis, including some pictures.

I will soon mount the Philips Hue Ensis above my dining table. Altough availability is currently rather poor, there are always short-term offers on the internet. Hueblog reader Roger received one of the rarely spread samples and kindly provided us with impressions in words and pictures. We would like to pass these on to you.

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