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.
MelLeave a Comment on Show your Hue: Double LightStrips under a light canopy Hueblog-reader Maik impressed me with some photos from his house. Especially his ceiling light built with LightStrips is worth a look. Hueblog-reader Maik impressed me with some photos from his house. Especially his ceiling light built with LightStrips is worth a look.
I still have some exciting reader projects in my mailbox, including a great bathroom installation by Hueblog reader Andy. But today we want to start with a great ceiling light which Maik presented to me in numerous photos. And I would say that we first let pictures speak for themselves before we take care of the details.
MelLeave a Comment on 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.
MelLeave a Comment on First look at the Versteckdose: upgrade for the classic light switch You've already learned a lot about the Versteckdose. Now I have had a chance to try it for myself. You've already learned a lot about the Versteckdose. Now I have had a chance to try it for myself.
It is a well-known problem: classic light switches and Philips Hue. It is best to keep them on all the time but that really doesn’t always work. The Versteckdose (engl. “hidden socket”) wants to provide a solution for this problem – and offers a big advantage compared to simply removing the classic light switch: The existing cables are simply used for a socket outlet.
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. 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.
In the past, we have already been asked several times whether the Hue Outdoor LightStrip can be shortened. I would like to take up this topic in the blog. To cut a long story short: the answer is no. The Hue LightStrip for indoor use can easily be shortened with scissors at several preset points.
Yesterday we presented the official information, today we will show you the new lamps in a video. We have both new filament lamps on hand and gave them a first look. Both lamps are already available and can be ordered online. The golden E27 lamp costs 16.99 Euro, a double pack costs 29.99 Euro.
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.
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. 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.
MelLeave a Comment on 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.
