Philips Hue is a line of color-changing LED lamps and white bulbs which can be controlled wirelessly. They were first introduced in October 2012 and have since expanded to include various shapes and sizes of bulbs, light strips, and lamps. Philips Hue products are compatible with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, as well as with smart home platforms like Samsung SmartThings and IFTTT.
Philips introduced Hue in October 2012 as one of the first smart lighting products on the market.
In 2015, Philips separated its lighting division into a separate company called Philips Lighting, which later became Signify.
Since 2012, Philips Hue has continued to expand its product line with new bulbs, lamps, and accessories.
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The A19 is a standard light bulb shape that can be set to various colors and white temperatures.
The Lightstrip Plus is a flexible LED strip that can be stuck to surfaces and controlled to various colors and white temperatures.
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Set up a Philips Hue system by connecting the Hue Bridge to Wi-Fi and screwing in the Hue bulbs. Then use the Hue app to discover the bulbs and create scenes.
Philips Hue is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.
Philips Hue is compatible with a variety of smart home platforms, including Samsung SmartThings and IFTTT.
Yes, if you have connected the Hue Bridge to the internet, you can control your Philips Hue lights from anywhere using the Hue app or any compatible voice assistant.
Yes, you can control Philips Hue using compatible voice assistants or accessories like the Philips Hue Dimmer Switch.