Take a moment to do the math: how much would it cost to fill your whole home with the Hue system? You're paying $150 for three light bulbs. The three light bulbs in the Starter Pack are worth almost three-quarters of the purchase price. The three included light bulbs are the White and Color Ambiance A19 model. "Ah," I hear you say, "most of that money is probably for the bridge, and that's a one-time purchase." Sadly, that's not the case. Philips Hue 464479 Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 60W Equivalent Starter Kit Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant, 3-Bulb BUY NOW ON AMAZON Even the slightly older second generation will set you back $180. The latest third generation kit costs $200. It contains three light bulbs and a bridge to wirelessly connect them all together. If you want to install Philips Hue smart lights in your home, the first thing you need is a Starter Pack. Keep reading to find out why.īefore I get into a more technical discussion, let's take a moment to consider the price. In this article, I'm going to argue that Philips Hue smart lights are both overpriced and pointless. There are easier, cheaper, and more practical options available. But none of them exclusively require a Philips Hue system to achieve. There are even mobile apps to control your Philips Hue lighting. You can make them automatically turn on when you pull into your driveway, get them to glow in different colors if you're hosting a party, and even color-wash your wall to match your TV's output when you're watching a movie. Didn't you hear? Philips Hue light bulbs are all the rage.
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