And here comes the next new product release from Philips Hue. Admittedly, it’s not really spectacular this time, but I don’t want to leave it unmentioned. It’s the new second generation of the Hue Secure camera with 2K resolution. Compared to the first generation, it has almost twice as many pixels.
This discussion has already heated up tempers in the past: Philips Hue or Govee, which one is better? In my opinion, this is a difficult comparison to make, as the product portfolios of the two manufacturers alone differ massively. The technical basis used could not be more different either. Now I’m pitting two comparable products against each other in a direct duel: the new Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip and the Govee COB Strip Light Pro.
I’ve already provided you with some details about the Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip and a comparison with the Hue Ambiance Gradient Lightstrip. However, Govee is repeatedly mentioned on social media and in comments as a major competitor to Philips Hue. And the Asian company has a direct competitor in the form of the Govee COB Strip Light Pro.
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This morning, I found some time to install the new Hue Secure Video Doorbell with the Hue Secure Smart Chime. In this article, I would like to describe exactly what you can expect during installation and subsequent setup, as well as the settings offered by Philips Hue’s first smart doorbell. You can purchase the bundle for €199.99 in the Philips Hue online store.
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In the USA, the new Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip is already available in one of three different lengths, and it is set to launch here in Europe in November. The new light strip is intended to replace the previous premium product, the Hue Ambiance Gradient Lightstrip. But how exactly do the two light strips differ from each other?
Alongside the Hue Secure Video Doorbell, the Hue Secure Smart Chime is now also available. A digital door chime priced at €59.99 (shop link), which of course makes an ideal companion for the doorbell itself. I’d almost go as far as saying it’s essential, since the classic door chime in your home gets deactivated when installing the Hue Secure Video Doorbell.
The Apple community has been waiting a long time for this. With the update to version 5.52, Philips Hue has finally gained the ability to transfer scenes to Apple Home via a Matter connection. This had not been possible since the launch of Matter integration in autumn 2023. To export a scene to Apple Home, you need to activate the scene and then tap the icon with the three dots directly to the right of it.
Philips Hue and voice control with Alexa have been around for what feels like forever. Okay, except for those times when the Hue skill isn’t working properly again. As far as I know, the problems from the summer have now been resolved. And who knows, maybe you’re in the market for a new speaker?
And on we go with the new Hue products. The Hue Secure Video Doorbell is now available in both Europe and the US. I recommend purchasing it as a bundle with the Hue Secure Chime, the digital door chime from Philips Hue. This bundle is now available in the Philips Hue online store.
In recent years, TP Vision and Signify, the two companies behind Ambilight televisions and Philips Hue, have not worked particularly well together. Since 2023, Philips TVs have no longer been equipped with Ambilight+Hue, and currently, the Hue Bridge Pro cannot be paired with older TVs. Now there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, even if not all the information is known yet: AmbiScape.
