Testseek.com have collected 54 expert reviews of the Philips Hue Connected Bulb Starter Kit E27 8.5W and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Philips Hue Connected Bulb Starter Kit E27 8.5W.
May 2013
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The editors liked
Wide variety of functions
IFTTT compatible
Easy to set up
High build quality
Dead-easy to set up
Excellent range of colors
From "normal" illumination hues to crazy funhouse lighting
Extensible
Customizable
Hackable control scheme is hella fun and addictive
Schedules and timers make for easy home automatio
Fun to us
Endless color variation
Simple setu
Alex
HomeKi
IFTTT integration
Philips' Hue Connected Bulb lets you change the color of your lightbulbs and control them from your phones. It's easy to use
And -- most importantly -- nails the basics
Boldly colored customizable lighting powered by your iOS device. Easy to set up and use. Expands to support up to 50 total bulbs.
The editors didn't like
Complicated to use
Bulbs aren't very bright
Official app is a bit clunky and not that geek-friendly
It's not immediately obvious how to control different groups of lights
No way to set separate weekday and weekend timers without taking matters into your own hands
No official API or SDK yet
Migh
Expensive
Three-bulbs-and-a-hub is expensive at $199
The novelty factor will wear off for many users quickly
And Android users apparently come in second on Philips' app development priority list
App is slightly cumbersome and lacks recurring timers. Bulbs lose color scheme when manually powered off. High cost for starter kit
Abstract: One of the major advantages that will come along with the move to LED lighting will be the integration of technology into our bulbs and fixtures. The light will be a technology platform, just like our microwaves, refrigerators, and door locks. We’ve s...
Having recently reviewed various pieces of wireless lighting equipment, curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to see just how far interoperability between presently available Zigbee products went. Sadly, with the Philips Hue, it seems we have reac...
Abstract: It never ceases to amaze me the things we can control and activate with our mobile phones. From your front door, to your air-conditioner to your lights or power points it seems endless. Philips entry into this space is impressive to say the least with a r...
Published: 2013-11-07, Author: Daniel , review by: ausdroid.net
Wireless, Remote access, IFTT and local recipes
Expense, Availability only through Apple, Screw Cap instead of Bayonet Cap
There's a great part of writing for Ausdroid and that's trying out devices and writing reviews, the downside is that you don't get to keep this wonderful equipment and you then have to explain to your SO why you want to fork out a sometimes large amount o...
Philips' Hue Connected Bulb lets you change the color of your lightbulbs and control them from your phones. It's easy to use, and -- most importantly -- nails the basics
Three-bulbs-and-a-hub is expensive at $199, the novelty factor will wear off for many users quickly, and Android users apparently come in second on Philips' app development priority list
You might not have an obvious need for an Internet-connected, color-changing light bulb, but the Philips Hue Connected Bulb kit offers enough potential to justify its high price tag....
Huge potential for home integration, Easy to set up and use, Excellent light quality
LED brightness only equivalent to 50W, No dimmer switch support, Directional light output
Philips' Hue light bulbs are a glimpse into a future where even your house is ‘smart'. Entirely controlled over your smartphone or tablet's Wi-Fi, they can be programmed to suit your daily habits. They're not a perfect replacement for existing incandescen...
Huge potential for home integration, Easy to set up and use, Excellent light quality
LED brightness only equivalent to 50W, No dimmer switch support, Directional light output
Philips' Hue light bulbs are a glimpse into a future where even your house is ‘smart'. Entirely controlled over your smartphone or tablet's Wi-Fi, they can be programmed to suit your daily habits. They're not a perfect replacement for existing incandescen...
Philips Hue light bulbs are, without doubt, one of the best gadgets ever invented for show-offs and practical jokers. It's impossible to get bored of guests swivelling their heads in confusion as the light around them shifts colour and brightness while you control them all (up to 50 on one system) surreptitiously with a smartphone.Beyond impromptu discos, there are genuine uses for Philips Hue bu
After you've grown accustomed to a high tech wake-up call though, and after your guests have left in frustration at your dimmer switch-twiddling antics, the sad truth is that the novelty of the Philips Hue soon wears off.We tested the Hue bulbs for several weeks, and after the second, we found we barely opened the smartphone app to change their settings again. And then there are the more practica
If, for some reason, you have a light switch that's beyond reach, or enough imagination to keep fiddling with settings and finding new uses for them, Philips' Huebulbs are a worthwhile investment. If you're after something to pass the time, or to hack ...
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Published: 2013-01-02, Author: Eric , review by: uk.hardware.info
The Hue lights from Philips offer a glimpse into the future of the fully automated and centrally controlled hi-tech home. Installation is very simple, the E27 bulbs fit in most common fittings and they are very energy-efficient. And unlike certain other...
