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What is Philips Hue?

What is Philips Hue?

Philips Hue is a smart lighting system that lets you control your lights from anywhere in the world with your smartphone or tablet. With custom colours, scheduling and smart home integration, it offers seamless and innovative lighting.

Whether you want to set the mood for a romantic dinner, create a cosy movie night or brighten up a party, the system has the flexibility and convenience to change your home lighting.

How Does Philips Hue Work?

At its core, the system is a range of smart LED bulbs that can be controlled wirelessly through the Philips app.

Philips Hue Components:

  • Smart LED Bulbs – Available in different shapes and sizes including standard bulbs, light strips and outdoor lighting.
  • Hue Bridge (Hub) – The central hub that connects your Hue bulbs to your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for control.
  • Philips Hue App – The user-friendly mobile app to adjust lighting, create schedules and customise settings.

Philips Hue Features

1. Millions of Colour Options

One of the best bits of the system is the ability to change colours.

  • Choose from millions of colours to set the mood in any room.
  • Create warm, relaxing lighting or bright, vibrant colours for any occasion.
  • Sync your lights with music, movies or games for a fully immersive experience.

2. Smart Scheduling and Automation

Yes, it looks good, but it also makes life easier!

  • Set schedules to turn your lights on and off at specific times.
  • Automate lighting when you’re away from home to boost security.
  • Dim the lights in the evening to help you wind down before bed.

3. Smart Home Integration

Philips Hue can be integrated with other smart home devices to create a fully connected home.

  • Pair with motion sensors to turn lights on when you enter a room.
  • Sync with smart thermostats for a fully automated home.* Pair with security cameras to boost your home’s security.

Philips Hue for UK Users

For UK homeowners it is a great choice as it’s compatible with popular voice assistants.

  • Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit support to control lights with voice commands.
  • Works with UK electrical standards and home automation systems.
  • Available across UK retailers, online stores and smart home shops.

Why Philips Hue?

1. Easy Setup and User-Friendly App

The app is simple and intuitive, anyone can customise their lighting— even if they’re not tech savvy.

2. High Quality, Long Lasting Bulbs

  • Philips Hue bulbs last up to 25,000 hours.
  • No flicker or buzz when dimmed.
  • Energy efficient LED technology to reduce bills.

3. Atmosphere Control

Whether you want to:

  • Create a cosy and welcoming atmosphere,
  • Boost productivity with bright focused lighting,
  • Add some fun with dynamic lighting effects,

Philips Hue has unparalleled versatility and control over your home lighting.

Conclusion

Philips Hue is a game changer in home lighting. With custom colours, smart features and easy integration it’s a must have for modern homes. Get in touch today to discuss how to have it in your home.

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