“This looks like an off the shelf enclosure with a standard hue bulb thrown inside. Is there something I'm missing here? Does the enclosure someone integrate with the bulb or the hue environment?”
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Bulb is a hue bulb, so it can be added to your hue system and controlled similar to any hue light.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You could do the same with any enclosed figure and add a HUE light. Although not sure if temperature of bulb
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You are correct. The unit itself has no integration with Hue - it's just the enclosure for the light. I liked it since I needed a new fixture anyways. It's standard Hue Bulb but it's labeled as "Outdoor Hue Light" in your app. I switched out the original bulb and placed a Hue color light in it to add some "aahhh" effect. If you like your current fixture, just install another Hue bulb in there.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It is an outdoor approved bulb that is included with the fixture. It is slightly different than a regular A19 bulb. The benefit is of course it has a hue bulb for programming to your liking.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You are correct...its a smart bulb with a regular fixture.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You are pretty much correct. Sealed well though to prevwnt rain from getting into them. If your existing light housings are sealed you could just as well use a bulb and not bother with $50 a unit here. Just be careful though because these are huge in size and cannot be inverted to hang.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Ok, What I have found is that it is a generic enclosure (well not generic, but designed by phillips to be waterproof. No special technology in it) with a hue bulb in it. BUT, the bulb in it has been rated by phillips for outdoor use. You can change the bulb, and some have put a color hue bulb in it, but phillips has not rated the color bulbs for outside use. and Im guessing that the plastic they use won't handle the heat form a normal light bulb. So, I think I'm going with a standard fixture, because there are many more options, then put an outside Hue bulb in it.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I believe you’re asking if the unit works the same as a smart lamp etc. the unit itself looks like a standard outside fixture but the bulb and fixture are the smart system which you can tell it to turn on or off and set It to turn on or off, adjust the brightness or dim it at your specific timing. I would recommend this fixture to anyone which works great for me
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