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Each week we see many new products launch and it can be hard to keep track. Here in ICYMI we round up the best new hardware products that launched during the past week, some of which we've covered, and others we haven't. Here are this week's favorites.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 0

New Philips Hue bulbs updated with Bluetooth connectivity

Philips has updated the Hue line with Bluetooth-equipped bulbs replacing the Zigbee-only ones, but they still need the Hue Bridge to work with HomeKit.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 16

Review: If you have Philips Hue bulbs, you need Lutron Aurora

Philips Hue bulbs are arguably the most popular smart home accessory on the market, but they've always had one glaring issue. One that is easily fixed thanks to the simple Lutron Aurora.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 19

Lutron's Aurora dimmer for Philips Hue lighting installs over a light switch

Lutron on Monday launched a new dimmer, the Aurora, intended exclusively for Philips Hue smartbulbs that clips on over an existing light switch.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 13

Review: Philips Hue Outdoor Sensor is the first outdoor motion detector for HomeKit

The Hue Outdoor Sensor is the first outdoor HomeKit sensor, and adds motion, temperature, and light sensors to automate the outside of your Apple-centric smart home.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 14

Review: Philips Hue Outdoor LightStrip brings more HomeKit lights to the outside

AppleInsider took our smart home to the great outdoors by way of the Philips Hue Outdoor LightStrip, that added not just a pop of fun color but can serve as a functional security light as well.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 4

The 10 best HomeKit lights, locks, thermostats, and more

It can be tough to sort through the variety of HomeKit accessories on the market, especially if you're new to the smarthome world. Here are some of our favorites in no particular order — the ones we actually use day-to-day.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 17

Hands on with the Philips Hue lineup of outdoor lights & HomeKit outdoor motion sensors

The Philips Hue outdoor lineup just got a whole lot bigger. AppleInsider goes hands on with all the new outdoor fixures and lighting solutions, including the world's first outdoor HomeKit motion sensor.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 0

Philips Hue introduces proximity sensor alongside new outdoor HomeKit-enabled lights

Philips has bolstered its line of Hue smart home lights with a new collection of outdoor light sources that can be mounted outside the home, as well as a new Hue Outdoor Sensor that can trigger the lights when people or objects pass nearby.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 3

USB-C Philips Brilliance 4K monitor offers docking features including gigabit networking

Philips has launched a new 32-inch 4K Ultra HD monitor aimed at creative professionals, one that acts as a USB-C docking station for a MacBook or MacBook Pro, as well as display features like HDR support and a mode that reduces blue light.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 11

Hue lineup expands with two new ambient lighting solutions

Signify announced Monday the addition of two new ambient lighting solutions to the Philips Hue lineup, intended for the living room and fully compatible with the recently released Hue Sync app.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 6

Review: Hue Lily multi-color spotlights bring HomeKit to the outdoors

Hue has become the most popular indoor smart light, and now they have evolved to tackle the outdoors as well. Hue Lily is one of many new outdoor bulbs and fixtures from Signify, marking the first official outdoor HomeKit lights.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 4

Philips confirms Outdoor Lightstrip, other new Hue lights on the way

Phlips has announced a slew of new HomeKit-compatible Hue lights due in 2018, including the previously leaked Outdoor Lightstrip.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 13

Philips at work on HomeKit-ready Hue Outdoor LightStrip

A quickly deleted page on Philips' Dutch website indicated that the company is working on the "Outdoor LightStrip," taking yet more of its HomeKit-compatible lighting outside.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

Review: Philips Hue Wellner lamp with Apple HomeKit

If you're into its style, the Philips Hue Wellner lamp can be a decent way to way to expand an existing Hue setup, but it's not much good to people who haven't invested — or plan to invest — in the ecosystem.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 13

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