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Show your Hue: This installation solves a classic problem Cable and lighting on ceiling and wall

Cable and lighting on ceiling and wall

I am always happy to receive your replies and ideas. But when I get an email like the one from Hueblog reader Philipp, I can't help but write an article directly. This installation is really impressive – and a great problem solver, too.

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Hue Impress on my terrace: With and without cable A first look at the new low-voltage wall light

A first look at the new low-voltage wall light

I face a problem on my terrace: the wall connection for the permanently installed lamp is located in one of the two corners. Not surprisingly the other half of the terrace is poorly illuminated. Now I have tackled this problem – with the new Philips Hue Impress low-voltage wall light and in cooperation with Lampenwelt.de,

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LIFX launches new app: This user interface is really exciting Philips Hue could take an example

Philips Hue could take an example

It's been almost two years since Philips Hue released a big update for its app. Since then some new features have been added but in visual terms, everything has remained the same. Smart lamps are also available from other manufacturers – and in this case, LIFX is showing how modern and useful such an app might look like.

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Guide: Restore default scenes in the Hue app Either delete room or use motion detector trick

Either delete room or use motion detector trick

We all know and like them: the standard scenes that Philips Hue creates when setting up a new room. But what happens if these scenes are accidentally deleted? In this little guide, I'll explain how to restore the scenes once they've disappeared.

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Friends of Hue switch: A single rocker offers these possibilities Available for 69 euros

Available for 69 euros

A few weeks ago, Senic and Gira launched their Friends of Hue switch in one colour: pure white glossy, an alternative to the matt models available. This week, a variant in anthracite has been added. All four switches have one thing in common: they are not only supplied with a double rocker, but also with a single rocker – no other manufacturer offers this.

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Philips Hue Lily XL reviewed: Bright outdoor spot Direct comparison with GU10 spot and small Hue Lily

Direct comparison with GU10 spot and small Hue Lily

Announced at the beginning of January and also available in stores since last week: the outdoor spot Philips Hue Lily XL. In cooperation with the official Hue dealer Click-Licht.de, I can present the new outdoor lamp to you in detail today – including a 15-minute video in which I compare the new Hue Lily XL with the small Hue Lily and a Hue GU10 spot.

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Rhodesy sells light switch adapters for the Hue Smart Button Available now

Available now

Some time ago, I already introduced the Samotech SM216, a light switch adapter for the Philips Hue Smart Button. Unfortunately, the small carrier was only available for a short time in Germany, ordering it via the manufacturer's UK website involves high shipping costs. Now there is an alternative from Rhodesy.

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iConnectHue 4.1 released: These are the new features Exclusive long button press, light migration wizard and more

Exclusive long button press, light migration wizard and more

The application iConnectHue (App Store link) for iPhone and iPad, which is now partly subscription-based, has received its first functional update after the major upgrade a few months ago. It comes with the exclusive long print, which I already presented to you a few weeks ago. What else there is to discover?

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Dimmer switch, Smart Button or Friends of Hue: Which switch is the right one? Three models in comparison

Three models in comparison

With the Hue Tap, the very first switch for Philips Hue is now obsolete. Although the round switch with the four buttons is still sold, it is technically outdated. It has been replaced by the Friends of Hue switches which are equipped with improved technology and can be better integrated into existing switch ranges.

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