Blogging about Philips Hue is really fun at the moment, because there is something new to discover almost every day. Not only because of the numerous hardware innovations for this fall, but also thanks to the numerous software updates. You can now find a selection of autumn scenes in the Philips Hue app.
Another early launch in the Hue world. After the Flux Lightstrip was launched ahead of schedule, the Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip has now suffered the same fate. Unfortunately, not in Europe, but only in the US. Of course, I ordered one anyway. And at the end of the day, it’s better this way than if the light strip were to arrive late.
In October, Philips Hue will not only launch its first video doorbell, but also deliver an improved version of the Hue Secure camera for the first time in two years. While the design remains unchanged, the resolution has been tweaked. Until now, all Hue Secure cameras have unfortunately only offered a resolution of 1080p.
Unfortunately, most of the new light strips are not expected to be released in the US until next year, with the exception of the top model: the Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip will be launched worldwide in November. And it seems that things are moving even faster in the US, where the three-meter version of the light strip is already listed as available.
At the beginning of September, Philips Hue launched the new Hue Essential series. I already found the new GU10 spotlights to be absolutely solid, and today we’re continuing with the A60 bulbs. Unlike the GU10 spotlights, these bulbs are also available in the US. One thing is clear: the price is hot.
At the beginning of September, Philips Hue introduced the new MotionAware. When used in conjunction with the Hue Bridge Pro, multiple lights in a room can detect motion and turn on the light as if by magic—without the need for a motion sensor. Today, I would like to explain in detail how you can set up a motion zone in the Hue app and use MotionAware.
At a rather unusual time, Philips Hue released an update in the App Store on Sunday. Version 5.51 is now also available for iPhone and iPad, after the update was released a few days earlier in the Google Play Store as an exception. However, there are no major new features in this update.
This week, it was that time again: Philips Hue launched a new product. The Hue Flux Lightstrip had already been announced, of course, but now it’s available to buy. It arrived in the Philips Hue online store on Tuesday – and a good 24 hours later, I had it in my hands.
Sonos Voice Control supports Philips Hue. While this may sound relatively uninteresting given that voice control with Alexa or Siri has been available for quite some time, it is actually quite exciting upon closer inspection. Sonos Voice Control works locally on Sonos speakers and does not require a cloud connection.
This week was a whirlwind, at least for all Hue fans in Europe. On Tuesday, the Hue Flux Lightstrip was launched, initially in lengths of 3 and 4 meters. I ordered the new light strip right away and was able to give you my first detailed impressions on Wednesday. Feel free to take another look at my review.
Fabian