Customer Ratings & Reviews

It's easy to setup & works great with my Amazon Echo/Alexa..!!

I put these bulbs in my theater room and I love how I just speak to turn them on. They can dim or brighten too. Just say Echo 40 percent lights or Echo 10 percent lights, however bright or dim you want them.

I have several floor lamps that do not have three-way or dimmer switches, so without having them retrofitted, they were able to turn on or off, with no adjusting the light level. And of course it had to be done manually, which isn't a big deal. That is, until you don't have to do it manually anymore. After spending a while talking with the Best Buy sales associate, who knew a lot about the Hue products and was able to answer all my questions, I decided to buy the least expensive starter set. This comes with the hub and two of the basic bulbs. They are considered basic because they don't offer any changes in color or color temperature. You pay a lot more to get that, and for some people, it would be worth the extra money. Installing the bridge is simple. You attach it to your WiFi router using the ethernet cable that comes with the kit, then follow the instructions on the Hue app that you download to your iOS or Android phone. The app tells you when to install the bulbs and how to control them. The Hue system is also fully controllable using Apple's iOS Home app, which I find a bit more intuitive than the native Hue app. I also have the system integrated with my Amazon Echo Dots, so I can control the lamps using voice control. It's also controllable using Siri, so you should not need an Amazon device to use voice controls. So, what's the big difference between these and regular LED bulbs? Both last a long time, consume less energy, and give off *much* less heat than standard bulbs. But the Hue bulbs go way beyond that. I have them set up with IFTTT so that they automatically turn on at sunset, whether I'm home or not. I also have them set up to automatically start dimming and then turning off later in the evening. So if I am not home, they will turn on, then off. It's like having a timer without all the hassle of having a physical timer attached to the outlet. The iOS app gives you control over the lamps wherever you are, not just in your home. If you have internet access, you can see their status and you can turn them on or off or dim them. Besides the automation options, the dimming is really great, far superior to a 3-way lamp. So I went from having two lamps that were strictly on/off, to having two lamps that offer a spectrum of light, from very low to bright. That alone has made it worth it to me, but after living with the system for a couple of weeks, I'm going to expand it. I have another lamp that I have rarely used because the switch is difficult to turn, so I'll put a Hue basic bulb in that one, and I have an overhead fixture where I'll put two bulbs. I don't really see any "cons", though the highest lighting level could be a little bit higher. Also, the bulbs are not rated for outside use, especially in extreme temperatures, so while I had planned on installing them in porch and garage light fixtures, I'm going to wait. I have read reports from other Hue users who have used them outside and have had no problems, so I'm not ruing it out, just putting it on hold for now.

I set these up to work with my Amazon Echo. The set up was pretty easy and now instead of the clapper I guess I have the talker.

I wasn't really interested in the Hue ecosystem, but I had some gift cards to spend at Best Buy, and they didn't have the Wink hub, so I decided to give it a shot. I have now worked with Osram, TP-Link, Wemo, GE Link, Wink, and Hue, and I think the Hue system is my favorite to work with. I have had virtually no problems. My GE Link bulbs paired fine to the Hue. I originally had them on the Wink, but there was less lag when using Alexa with them on the Hue bridge, so I switched them over. Good system, but expensive. I will probably buy more Hue stuff in the future. I like the Wink too, but would not recommend the Wemo stuff. The Osram has been OK, but more trouble than the Hue and Wink.

It's not that the product isn't good, it's more along the lines that it's a difficult thing to integrate into your home. You adjust the lights via the Philips Hue app which controls the bulbs via the Bridge they connect to. So, want to turn them off? Unlock your phone, navigate to the app, adjust the lights. Other than that pain, I would say that they work perfectly. No issues connecting the bulbs and getting them scattered about the house. I would recommend one of the Hue Dimmers to control these (or two depending on where they're at).

Product is easy to control with iHome or Amazon Echo apps.

Yes it's very easy. I just screwed the bulbs outside the house. Now the lights turn on and off with the sunset and sunrise automatically.

I have this hooked up to my Amazon Echo. Awesome so far!

Great lights easy to setup the colors are great love it

Works pretty good and easy to setup. This is the 1st time using something like this, and it works well and no complaints.

We use Alexa to control these bulbs. Easy setup. I no longer walk into a dark bedroom. I just say "Alexa, turn on the bedroom light". If I want it dimmed I say "Alexa set the bedroom light for 10%". Love ❤️ it!

These lights are so easy to set up and don't take long.

I received a Phillips bulb when I purchased my Amazon Alexa. I decided that I wanted to be able to control my home lighting in other parts of my home. I purchased a few more bulbs and have enjoyed being able to having smart lighting throughout my home. I would highly recommend them if you want controllable lighting in your home

Works well with Amazon Echo and setup was pretty easy.

Can turn the lights on or off no matter where you are

Got a good deal on this for $50. The bridge alone is $55, and to buy 2 more bulbs would be about $28. I love my Hue.

Cheap, works great, and a good start for home automation. Once you buy the kit, you'll get hooked. There's no greater feeling than having the outside light turned on via geofencing once you get closer to home.

We purchased these lights to be compatible with the Google home we already had. Google will control the lights individually or together. I can also use the Phillips hue app to turn the lights on outside of the home.

I would recommend purchasing this starter kit, to get you started on using the smart lightbulbs. The bulbs worked good, had some issues with my Alexa turning on/ off, but probably internet connection.