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Hue developers can now access API for the HDMI Sync Box Foundation laid for future development

Foundation laid for future development

Currently you can get the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box including a LightStrip Plus for 249 euros at Saturn – the best offer so far for a hardware that is not yet fully developed – just like you indicated in the comments below the last article.

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Måckebo and Råsegel: Two affordable table lamps for your filament lamps New publications at Ikea

New publications at Ikea

Smart filament lamps are now available from numerous manufacturers. My current favourites are the White Ambiance filament lamps from Müller-Licht which will probably make it into the shops this month. Their release date is scheduled for March 24th.

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Fado table lamp: This IKEA classic is a perfect match for Philips Hue Affordable solution for great lighting effects

Affordable solution for great lighting effects

Do you still have a Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance with E27 socket left and don’t know what to do with it? Then I have a suggestion for your next visit to IKEA: How about the Fado table lamp?

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Outdoor cable and T-piece: Why did Philips Hue choose a set? More attractive when purchased individually

More attractive when purchased individually

About two years ago, Philips Hue introduced its low voltage system for outdoor use. At that time only with its products Calla and Lily, but especially easy to install. You only need an external socket and don’t have to worry about anything. You remain flexible and the 24 volts are completely safe.

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These beautiful filament lamps with White Ambiance are not from Philips Hue First look at Tint Retro lamps from Müller-Licht

First look at Tint Retro lamps from Müller-Licht

When Philips Hue launched its filament lamps last autumn, I was very impressed. Later, I realized that the fixed colour temperature of 2,100 Kelvin is not optimal for all purposes. In our open living, dining and cooking area, the warm white light above the dining table simply didn’t match the cooler light in the kitchen.

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Tint Talpa: Müller-Licht launches larger LED strip Reminiscent of the Hue Play Lightbar

Reminiscent of the Hue Play Lightbar

The Philips Hue Play Lightbar has become a real bestseller since its launch about a year and a half ago. Müller-Licht seems to be about to launch a very similar product with its ZigBee brand Tint. The Talpa LED luminaire can already be pre-ordered at Amazon for 79.95 euros.

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Beginner’s guide: New lamp is not found by the Hue Bridge If solely your supplied dimmer switch works

If solely your supplied dimmer switch works

In the past few weeks I have been asked one question in particular. Therefore, I would like to use a rather quiet Saturday to explain this question: why is a new Philips Hue lamp not found in the app but the included dimmer switch works fine? Even the search by serial number does not bring success, the new lamp cannot be paired with the Hue Bridge.

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Hue Smart Button: Dimming function always affects all lamps in the room Even switched off lamps are controlled

Even switched off lamps are controlled

The Philips Hue Smart Button has found many fans in recent weeks, even though it is very resource-intensive and expensive. Today, I would like to point out a function that the Hue Smart Button does not yet implement in a good way. It’s all about the dimming function which is actually quite well integrated.

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