Philips Hue white and color ambiance starter kit

The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit is a smart lighting set that lets you transform any room with a wide range of colors and shades of white, customizable to match any mood, activity or time of day. This starter kit is ideal for those who want to start creating a smart lighting system at home, using the Philips Hue platform.

Contents of the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit:

1. Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Smart Bulbs:

   • The number of bulbs varies depending on the kit (typically 2 or 3 bulbs).
   • E27 (standard) or GU10 (spotlight) socket, depending on the kit version.
   • Power: 8.5W per bulb (equivalent to approximately 60W of a traditional bulb).
   • Lumens: Up to 806 lumens per bulb.
   • Color temperature: From 2000K (warm white) to 6500K (cool white).
   • Colors: Support 16 million colors to create different atmospheres.
   • Bulb life: Up to 25,000 hours.

2. Hue Bridge:

   • The heart of the Hue system, it allows you to connect and control up to 50 Philips Hue bulbs and accessories.
   • It connects to your home Wi-Fi router via Ethernet cable.
   • Supports remote control of lights via Philips Hue app, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and other smart home platforms.

3. Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (optional in some kits):

   • A wireless remote control that allows you to turn your bulbs on, off, and dim them without using the app.
   • It can be mounted on the wall or used as a portable remote control.

Main features:

• Full app control: Use the Philips Hue app (available on iOS and Android) to turn your lights on, off, dim them, and change the color from anywhere.
• Voice Control: Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit for voice control.
• Routines & Automations: Create custom routines to wake you up with gradual light in the morning, or to automatically turn off the lights when you leave the house.
• Sync with music, movies and games: Lights can be synced with your entertainment using the Hue Sync app to create an immersive experience.
• Dynamic Lighting: Choose from millions of colors and shades of white to create the perfect ambiance for any moment or activity.

Usage:

• Mood Lighting: Ideal for creating personalized ambiances in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, offices, or other rooms.
• Safety and comfort: Use routines to simulate your presence when you are away from home or to automatically turn on the lights when you return.
• Entertainment Experiences: Sync lights with your music, movies or games to create immersive experiences.

Advantages:

• Easy to install and set up: Simply screw the bulbs into existing sockets, connect the Hue Bridge to your router, and set up everything via the Philips Hue app.
• Scalability: You can add up to 50 bulbs and accessories to your Hue system using the Bridge, allowing you to expand your smart lighting system over time.
• Energy Efficient: Energy efficient LED bulbs provide energy efficient lighting, helping to reduce energy costs.

Notes:

• Bridge required for advanced functionality: The Hue Bridge is essential for remote control, integration with other smart home devices, and setting up advanced routines and automations.
• Direct Control via Bluetooth: Some basic functions can be controlled directly via Bluetooth without the Bridge, but full functionality is only available when using the Bridge.