This Best Buy exclusive Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance 60W A19 starter kit has everything you need. Get the ambiance you want with three 60W A19 Hue smart bulbs, one Hue Bridge, and one Hue Dimmer Switch. The Bridge is the heart of the Hue smart lighting system and unlocks the full power of Philips Hue, including the ability to control up to 50 lights and accessories, control multiple rooms and zones, set custom automations, and have smart control from anywhere in the world. It's easy to transform your home decor and the way you feel with millions of shades of warm-to-cool white and color changing light. They can dim, brighten, and set the mood for any moment from birthday celebrations to morning meditation. It's easy to have the right light for routines throughout the day with Hue light scenes. Or create the ultimate mood lighting with dynamic light effects that show subtle changes in color or brightness that you can customize in the app. Enjoy convenient control for everyone in your home. The Hue Dimmer Switch makes it easy to turn lights on or off or change the settings with just a tap. Perfect for guests, kids, or anyone who may not have the app handy. Whether you need smart LED lights for bedrooms, your living room, or even kids rooms, Hue complements your room decor while offering the convenience of smart control.
Q: How is this kit different from the kit with 1150 reviews? Different generation?
A: This kit contains the 4th generation bulbs that are Bluetooth compatible where as the other kit with 1140+ reviews contains the 3.1 generation bulbs. You can verify this by the Bluetooth listed on the box and the icon printed on the bulbs themselves. Bluetooth is nice if you want a bulb in a separate area outside of the hub where there is no Zigbee mesh network. You can also directly connect to google home devices as they have Bluetooth built in. However, Bluetooth is irrelevant with this kit if you plan on using the bridge but it’s nice to have since it’s the same cost. All other specs remain the same between 3.0-4 generation bulbs including color saturation and lumens.
A: No, the dimmer is essentially a standalone remote control that comes with a mounting plate that is magnetic. You can mount it on the wall or you could just set the remote control on a table. You can use the remote control to turn the lights on and off and control the dimming function. You can also use it to scroll through various light settings.
Q: Is this the color kit or is it just white. The name and specs are a little confusing. Thanks!
A: Color and can do white
Q: Does this connect to 5g wireless ?
A: No, it does not. The bridge connects to an Ethernet port from your router. The bulbs communicate via the bridge on a protocol called Zigbee. The bulbs never connect to your WiFi network by themselves.
A: No, each hub can control up to 50 bulbs.
A: You need a hue hub, which is included in the starter kit. You can also purchase it all separately. I did not own a hue hub so I purchased a starter kit and then all the additional bulbs I wanted.
Q: How long does a phillips hue light bulb last?
A: I think there is data for this in the box and/or website but my first bulbs were purchased more than 5 years ago and I haven’t had a problem.
Q: Hello can I use a bulb in 3 different rooms and still be able to control using my phone?
A: Yes I have 22 Bulbs in my home. ANDY