Mike Wuerthele
Philips has expanded the HomeKit-compatible Hue lighting line with a series of White Ambiance bulb size, plus two new table lamps.
Added to the product line on Monday, the Philips Hue White Ambiance 40W-equivalent candle bulb features the smaller E12 base for fixtures like ceiling fans or decorative table lamps. it joins the current Philips Hue White Ambiance range, which also includes the traditional A19 bulb, GU10 spot light and BR30 downlight.
The Philips Hue White Ambiance Wellner and Wellness table lamps both come with an A19 800 lumens light bulb for customizable white light.
All Philips Hue products can be controlled via your smartphone or tablet with the Philips Hue app, the Philips Hue wireless dimmer switch, the Philips Hue motion sensor, Apple's Home App, and Siri.
The Philips Hue Wellner and Wellness table lamps are now available for pre-order from Philips, starting at $99.99 with availability expected in June. The Philips Hue White Ambiance candle bulb is $29.99 and will be available for pre-order in June with in store and online availability in July.
Introduced in 2014, HomeKit allows users to connect to a variety of compatible so-called "internet of things" devices through the iOS Home app in conjunction with each other, as opposed to a series of disconnected interfaces. The addition of Siri control to HomeKit allows for complicated sequences of events to be induced from an iOS device or a Mac running Sierra.
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6 Comments
Aww its not the colored bulb...BOOO!
" The addition of Siri control to HomeKit allows for complicated sequences of events to be induced from an iOS device or a Mac running Sierra." I'm sorry, what? Did Apple add Homekit support to Mac when I wasn't looking? I'm certain this statement is false.
Fewer clunky lamps, more & better bulbs, please. Still way too dim compared to non-smart bulbs.
I'm really looking forward to the chandelier bulbs, as a few of my newer ceiling fans use this size bulb. As for the new table lamps and ceiling fixtures, I think those are a bit pricy. I love the new flush-mount ceiling light Philips announced, but $200 is way over the top when a two pack of LED fixtures is less than $40 at Home Depot. Granted, they're not smart fixtures, but is that worth the extra $180 per?