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23. October 2019

Hue Smart Button unboxed: What can you expect? After the Hue Tap and the Hue dimmer switch, the Hue Smart Button enters the market. I will unbox it for you.

After the Hue Tap and the Hue dimmer switch, the Hue Smart Button enters the market. I will unbox it for you.

This was quicker than I thought: Amazon was not supposed to deliver the Hue Smart Button until November, but now it happened very quickly. And I have learned from Signify sources: Amazon, after all an exclusive sales partner for the start, will also apply the correct price of 19.99 Euro for the Hue Smart Button soon.

19. October 2019

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Smart Plugs: three models from Philips Hue, Innr and Osram compared I want to show you the differences between three Hue Bridge compatible Smart Plugs in a new video.

I want to show you the differences between three Hue Bridge compatible Smart Plugs in a new video.

We have known the Osram Smart Plug for years as an inexpensive accessory for the Philips Hue Bridge. The Innr SP 120 was added around a year ago. This smart plug mainly scores with its form factor. It is smaller and more compact but also adds a higher price tag. Since September, the Philips Hue Smart Plug has also been on the market.

17. October 2019

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Set up Hue entertainment areas: these are the details that matter In the last few weeks I have often been asked how to set up an entertainment area. Today I would like to answer this question.

In the last few weeks I have often been asked how to set up an entertainment area. Today I would like to answer this question.

The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is a popular topic at the moment. I’m also working intensively on this matter and I’m really impressed by the box’ actual idea – even though the price is more or less outrageous. But one thing is clear: the end of the line hasn’t been reached yet, Signify will provide the small box with numerous updates in the future.

16. October 2019

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Explaining the HDMI Sync Box: These problems still exist I'm back from the Netherlands and would like to share some exciting information about the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box - directly from Signify headquarters.

I'm back from the Netherlands and would like to share some exciting information about the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box - directly from Signify headquarters.

I’ve had the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box installed in my home for about two weeks now but I haven’t really used it often yet. For now, I have some answers to reader requests and my questions, directly from the Philips Hue headquarters in Eindhoven. HDMI Sync Box is not an Ambilight substitute With Ambilight, Philips integrated great technology into its TV sets many years ago.

12. October 2019

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Visiting Signify: the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven Where does Philips Hue come from? I went to Eindhoven to look for clues.

Where does Philips Hue come from? I went to Eindhoven to look for clues.

I’m on holiday in the Netherlands until Monday. During this time I’m being wonderfully represented by my colleague Frederick. However, I have not been completely idle, as I also used my time in the Netherlands to visit the Philips Hue headquarters in Eindhoven on Friday. At present, Philips Hue no longer belongs to Philips, the official company name is Signify.

8. October 2019

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Hue app: more possibilities for the motion sensor With an update to version 3.30.0, Philips Hue offers more possibilities for the motion sensor.

With an update to version 3.30.0, Philips Hue offers more possibilities for the motion sensor.

Before we can provide big news regarding the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box in October and two exciting products on the market with the new Hue Go and the Hue Smart Button, Philips Hue provides us with a small software update regarding the motion sensor. In its revised version 3.30.0 of the Hue app, more possibilities for the motion sensor were added.

6. October 2019

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Why I am currently still disappointed with the HDMI Sync Box [Update] The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box will be available from 15 October. Shortly before the start there are still problems.

The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box will be available from 15 October. Shortly before the start there are still problems.

I wanted to share my comprehensive test report about the new HDMI Sync Box from Philips Hue with you until today at the latest. With a price of just under 250 Euros, the entertainment device is anything but a cheap affair, so you’ll want to inform yourself thoroughly beforehand. Now I have to inform you: the test report won’t be published soon because I’m still disappointed with the HDMI Sync Box.

30. September 2019

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Unboxing: what to expect from the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box In about two weeks, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box will be launched. I'm already unpacking it for you today.

In about two weeks, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box will be launched. I'm already unpacking it for you today.

Since its introduction in mid-September, there’s been a lot of discussion about the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. Especially regarding its price, the discussion has heated up quite fast and quite a lot. But until I was able to form my own opinion at home – unfortunately I don’t have access to the necessary app for the control unit at the moment – we just want to hide the 249,99 Euro.

23. September 2019

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Signify makes it clear: we are not planning a new Hue Bridge A supposed new publication appeared in the Hue world - now it is being denied.

A supposed new publication appeared in the Hue world - now it is being denied.

Last week, a newsletter from Philips Hue appeared, including hints of a third generation Hue Bridge. Only in the small print, but still. Now the Signify editorial team reacts. Not only did they feel compelled to inform me personally that the mention of the third generation Hue Bridge in the newsletter was simply a mistake: they also responded in social media and even sent out another newsletter to clarify the error.

22. September 2019

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Flickering lamps: some Hue White Filament with defects In the past few days, I have received several emails from users describing problems with the new Philips Hue White Filament lamps.

In the past few days, I have received several emails from users describing problems with the new Philips Hue White Filament lamps.

First of all: defects can always occur, even with brand new devices. I had to experience this first hand on my Philips Hue Lily last year. Now it is the Hue White Filament lamps that cause problems for some users. I have received several emails with the same content: the lamps are flickering in some places.

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Hue Smart Button unboxed: What can you expect? After the Hue Tap and the Hue dimmer switch, the Hue Smart Button enters the market. I will unbox it for you.

Smart Plugs: three models from Philips Hue, Innr and Osram compared I want to show you the differences between three Hue Bridge compatible Smart Plugs in a new video.

Set up Hue entertainment areas: these are the details that matter In the last few weeks I have often been asked how to set up an entertainment area. Today I would like to answer this question.

Explaining the HDMI Sync Box: These problems still exist I'm back from the Netherlands and would like to share some exciting information about the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box - directly from Signify headquarters.

Visiting Signify: the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven Where does Philips Hue come from? I went to Eindhoven to look for clues.

Hue app: more possibilities for the motion sensor With an update to version 3.30.0, Philips Hue offers more possibilities for the motion sensor.

Why I am currently still disappointed with the HDMI Sync Box [Update] The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box will be available from 15 October. Shortly before the start there are still problems.

Unboxing: what to expect from the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box In about two weeks, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box will be launched. I'm already unpacking it for you today.

Flickering lamps: some Hue White Filament with defects In the past few days, I have received several emails from users describing problems with the new Philips Hue White Filament lamps.