Philips Hue White A19 60W Equivalent Dimmable LED Smart Bulb Starter Kit (2 A19 60W White Bulbs and 1 Hub Compatible with Amazon Alexa Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant), 2 Pack

Initially I was a little worried about these lights due to the price and I didn't know how much they would benefit be. I am extremely impressed with this product and the different abilities it has. I have them connected to Apple homekit where I have a geofence that turns them on and off when I leave or arrive home. This really helps when I go on vacation as I can control my lights if I happen to leave one on or want to turn the lights on to simulate that someone may be home. The only downside is that if you do not have internet, for example due to an outage, I was not able to get my lights to work. This is more of an annoyance and unlikely situation but did happen to me. The setup is quite easy and I mainly use the apple homekit app in order to set up the lights but the phillips app is really easy to follow to help to setup. The app allows me to dim the lights when I want to and allow for great automation as described above. Using either app is easy and the setup is easy as well. The lights themselves are very bright and give off a yellow color not a white color. Very cool product and would highly suggest purchasing even though they are quite expensive. Five stars and will be purchasing more lights soon.

Omg, FINALLY!!! I bought two Philips Hue Bluetooth bulbs so I wouldn’t need a bridge, but low and behold neither would connect or even be discovered by my Google home OR SmartThings Hub. As soon as I bought a Hue Bridge, BOOM, got all 5 of my Philips Hue lights (2BT and 3 regular) connected with no issue. It was so easy, but really irked me that I had to spend the money buying a bridge when I shouldn’t have had to. But these lights compared to our dinky LED energy saver whatever ceiling fan bulbs, these are amazing! I’m sure as bright as any other 60 watt, it’s just such a nice change for us! We bought these ceiling fan light adapters (6 pack for $10 on here) that allowed us to use regular sized bulbs in our ceiling fan and these bulbs don’t hardly stick out which is great! Now that it’s actually connected to my Google Home, they work flawlessly! I even have two light bulbs labeled “Big Lights” that I can have both turn off at the same time. I can’t name two lights the same name in the Google Home app but I can in the Philips Hue app and then it just syncs to the Google Home. So the two bulbs in my ceiling fan in our bedroom (having all 4 would just be way too bright lol) I can just say “Hey Google, turn the big lights off” and it turns both off! All in all, the Hue Bridge was really easy to set up, like super quick and easy, and they work great! I’m so relieved I can connect my Philips Hue Bluetooth bulbs to the bridge, I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to!

I purchased this starter pack (required, as you need the hub if you want to get these to work with Alexa) from the Treasure Truck recently and discovered my love and need for internet-connected lights! These things are great for all kinds of uses, and I have even purchased additional bulbs since purchasing this starter pack. First off, these lights are not WET RATED, but I have taken the risk of putting them in each of my porch lights. So far my experience has been good, but it has rained very little since install. Using the Hue app, I was able to set the lights to automatically turn on at sunset and off at sunrise, which is something I struggle with. I remember to turn the porch lights on at bed, but forget to turn them off when I wake. These do it for me, which is great. I also placed on in my hallway to use as a nightlight. The brightness can adjust from 1% - 100% from the app or via Alexa, and it's a great night light replacement. My kids prefer this light over a traditional nightlight due to the light that it emits over an entire area versus a small area against a wall. The lights are soft white, so not overpowering, but they're pretty bright. They look great on the porches and are a great addition to my smart home. The setup of the hub is easy, and it's even easier to set it up with Alexa! It's easy to then control your lights from your phone, through Alexa, and even Xfinity Home application if you have Home Security.

Loving it so far. Setup was easy: just plug in the bridge, screw in the bulbs, and download the app. Takes about 5 mins to set everything up with the new updates for the bridge. For those that are confused on how this product works: you need the bridge in order to control these bulbs. You also need to be using Philip's Hue bulbs. If your bridge breaks, you can still use the bulbs normally. The electrical source of the bulbs need to be turned on in order for you to control them. For example, I'm using these bulbs in my ceiling fan. I need to have the electrical source turned on in order for me to control them with the app. You can turn the lights/bulbs off, but the electricity needs to be running. Also, if you have a ceiling fan with two sockets and you only install one of the Hue bulbs, then you might need to remove the second / normal bulb otherwise it will constantly be turned on in order for you to control just the Hue bulb. I'm giving this product four stars because lets be honest... it's pretty expensive. Also, the app could be better. It is user friendly, but some of the tabs could be condensed or removed altogether to make it simpler. The app allows you to control each individual bulb and how dim you want your bulbs. You can also setup an account or through your Google account to control the bulbs when you're away from home / not on your wifi. These bulbs are really meant for indoor use, however you can still use them outdoors. I'm guessing the lifespan of the bulbs will be a bit less if you use them outdoors due to the changing of weather. It is rated for 3 hours a day for 22.8 years or around 25k hours.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to enjoy this device properly. I purchased two bulbs at a local retail store to just try out the well-known Philips Hue bulbs. I was under the impression that all I needed was some sort of smart hub to control the bulbs. I was surprised to see that a separate hub, Hue Bridge, was required and immediately order this starter kit. I did not read any of the requirements and just purchased it due to wanting to enjoy controlling my lights with my voice and IFTTT. When the kit arrived, I was surprised again to notice that the Hue Bridge requires an ethernet cable that needs to be connected to a router due to the Hue Bridge not having it's own wireless system. Due to the area that I live in, my home WiFi consists of protable Mifi cards through my phone service. This was a huge disappointment and entirely my fault. I have seen reviews and hints that you can attach a router without internet and it will work fine through the app but I have no figured it out. I was able to get the system to work briefly by turning my laptop into a wireless router and attaching the router to my laptop and attaching the Hue Bridge to my router...it sounds terrible but worked briefly. For those few moments of the system working, it worked relatively well. I have since ordered a device that will receive wireless connection through an ethernet cable and will update this review once it is working. Update: I found a system that allows it to function with wireless only. This system works flawlessly. I love being able to turn off all the lights in my house with just my voice/app. I would recommend it to anyone if they asked.

These are my first set of automated lights. They were a little difficult to set up at first but I finally figured it out from online resources. I am, to say the least, very impressed. I am generally pretty tech savvy so when the Hue Bridge, ST and Amazon Echo didn't work to get going, I was slightly confused. I finally read an article online that got me up and running. I am in love with these things! The color is more of a soft white than white. The dimming effect is just what I have been looking for. I have them with Smartthings and Alexa so once I figured it all out, they are quite nice and convenient and the hub is not longer needed. The scenes, dimmers, grouping and all are pretty easy to get used to and having the lights come on at a given time or off with a phrase is excellent. My wife, who is techno-illiterate even loves them. The first morning she came into the living room with her hands full and just said "Alexa, turn on the living room lights" immediately fell in love with these. I am pleased to say that I have ordered 4 more bulbs and cannot wait to get all of my home set up. Well worth the money for convenience, cost effectiveness and ease of use.

If you aren't familiar with how good Philips Hue is, I'll just say that it consistently ranks #1 amongst smart home lighting options. While the new versions of these lights can function via a bluetooth connection, I'd highly recommend going with this kit that has the hub thanks to it's reliability and limited delay. Even the direct wifi connected bulbs (LIFX/others) pale in comparison to Hue's ecosystem. I request Alexa to turn on my lights, and there is zero delay. I also have the hub hooked up to my Home Assistant setup, and the integration works flawlessly. Once you have this kit with the hub, you can grow your setup with as many bulbs as you'd like. Once again, while the bulbs are little pricey, they are super bright and the adjustability makes them well worth the investment for smart home lighting in my opinion.

Coming from non-dimmable, "dumb" lights, these are life changing. I watched and read about these for over 2 years before taking the plunge. And even after that hype and expectations, me and my wife are blown away. So simple and easy to use with voice commands or phone app. Yet can also create complex commands, such as timers, alarms, sync with TV/music, IFTTT, etc. You will not be disappointed! Great: -- Precise dimming (much more flexible than typical 3 stage lamps) -- Works with Siri, Google, and Alexa! -- Truly easy to setup, 1 button to press to sync everything -- Expandability and ecosystem, can't wait to add color Hue's, light strips, and portable lamps Not Great: -- Much more expensive than regular bulbs, and you will want to buy more over time -- Philips must continue to update software to keep these bulbs and ecosystem relevant in the coming years

El paquete trae el "bridge", hub o Centro de Control y dos focos de luz cálida (amarilla) que emiten luz equivalente a un foco incandescente de 60W. Los focos se conectan al hub para que los puedan controlar desde la App de Philips Hue o con Alexa, Siri y GoogleHome. Yo empecé a automatizar las luces de mi casa con este kit y he ido agregando focos conforme los he ido necesitando. Decidí comprar este sistema en lugar de otros de otras marcas porque este es compatible con todo, tiene mil opciones de tamaños de focos y los venden en todos lados. Hay aplicaciones oficiales para crear ambientes en cada habitación, otras que hacen que los focos cambien color con la música y otras cosas curiosas. El "bridge" o Centro de Control se debe conecta a la luz (enchufe de pared normal) y por cable de red al Router de tu casa, así que es una cosa más que debes tener conectada por ahí pero se configura muy rápido por medio de la App y nunca hay que hacerle algo más. El sistema funciona aun sin conectar el "bridge" al Router (sin internet) pero no se puede controlar el sistema cuando estás fuera de casa. Yo lo compré en un momento en que este paquete costaba lo mismo que el puro "bridge" o centro de control solito así que estoy mas que contento.

Cuando no quieras gastar tanto en los Focos de colores, los Hue White son lo mejor, este kit que incluye los bulbos de luz cálida únicamente, de iluminación ajustable, es decir, luz amarilla. Esto de la automatización se ha vuelto realmente una adicción, empiezas con un kit de inicio y después vas añadiendo más y más focos, el sistema de Phillips trabaja de forma eficiente, todo funciona bien, eso si, hay que tener una buena red inalámbrica para que todos los focos lleguen a conectar bien. La automatización de Apple HomeKit funciona perfecto y a través de un Apple TV se pueden controlar vía remota es decir puedes encender los focos aunque no estés en tu casa, agregando sensores de movimiento lo hacen todavía más sencillo para algunas partes de la casa. El acceso remoto también funciona usando la App Phillips Hue para iOS y Android pero te limita el uso a solo iluminación, usando Apple HomeKit puedes agregar otros accesorios Smart y combinarlos con tu sistema de iluminación.

Tenía mis dudas de comprar esta tecnología de Phillips. Fue mi hijo el que me convenció....comencé comprando este bridge con los dos focos. Después de usarlos por una semana, me convenció la calidad de la luz y la comodidad de uso (eso sin mencionar el ahorro de energía), y ya compré varias lámparas para mi cuarto y para la puerta de entrada. Pienso poner toda mi casa con estas lámparas hue de Phillips para que todo sea inalámbrico, lo haré poco a poco por el costo pero es una inversión que vale mucho la pena. Ya no más tener que ir por toda la casa viendo si apagué todas las luces antes de dormir: ahora solo me meto a la app en el teléfono, y con un botón apago todo.

Pros: - Controlables mediante Siri (Apple HomeKit). - Buen brillo. Brillo regulable (desde muy bajo brillo, hasta muy brillante). - Fácil instalación y uso. - Se pueden prender y apagar manualmente (con el interruptor normal) sin que se des-configuren ni mucho menos. Por supuesto también se pueden prender y apagar con la aplicación del celular, o con siri. - Se pueden programar, por ejemplo, para que se prendan en la mañana con una transición desde un brillo bajo, hasta un brillo alto, en un periodo de tiempo especificado. Contras: - El precio es un tanto elevado, aunque lo valen.

Me encanto el producto, tuve algunos detalles al ubicar los focos y el bridge ya que se perdía la señal con uno de los focus, pero es más bien un tema de distancia, se que lo mejor es tener más luces para mejorar tu "mesh network", claro con lo cual compre más focos y en efecto, mejoró la red y ahora todos se ven. Recomiendo tener cuidado con el app que se descarga de Android, ya que deben usar la de 2da generación, de los contrario las "Routines" no funcionan bien en la anterior versión, pero si es confuso en Google Play ya que te lista de primeras la anterior y la nueva como por el 4to o 5to lugar.