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Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance 2 Pack A19 LED Smart Bulb Bluetooth Zigbee compatible Hue Hub Optional Works with Alexa Google Assistant A Certified for Humans Device
Last Updated: March 31, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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998
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Software Platform
265app, bulbs, echo, hue app, bulb
+80%
-20%
" ... So simple to set up in the Alexa app and very easy to put in the light, obviously. ... So nice to ask Alexa to turn off the light once we are in bed. ... Great add on purchase with our new Echo Dot. ... "
" ... They don't need 3rd party software and will work directly out of the box with your Echo devices. ... "
" ... With the app I simply set it to gradually brighten at a certain time to wake me up. ... This is a great way to upgrade an older home into a smart home. ... "
" ... Setup is through the Alexa app at Alexa.amazon.com and is a little bit tricky, but not too difficult. ... Instead first plug the bulbs in, then turn them on, after that have a look in the Alexa app and just click on smart home, then devices and let it discover them there. ... "
" ... It worked with my echo dots 2nd and 3rd generations with no hue bridge. ... "
" ... All you need is screw the bulb and ask alexa to discover new device. ... "
" ... Work great with Alexa on my Exho dot 2 and 3 gens as well as the Echo show 5. ... "
" ... It's nice and thanks to Amazon came pre programmed did not do anything, just plugged it in and then open Alexa app and it was ready to use, just few clicks and works perfect, good for lazy people like me ... "
Device Compatibility
264hub, bulbs, echo, echo dot, app
+79%
-21%
" ... No more getting up to turn off the lights, just ask Alexa! ... "
" ... Works great with alexa and I think perfect for adjusting brightness and turning off and on through alexa. ... "
" ... Alexa found the bulbs right away and sent my phone an alert. ... Yes, if you already have Alexa you already have everything you need to set these up. ... "
" ... We're paired them with or Google home and it's so nice to be able to turn them on and then adjust the color top match the mood or movie. ... "
" ... I also went with hubless technology, so my interest in a Hue hub is incredibly low. ... These lamps work great via bluetooth to the Gen 3 Echo devices I have in the room. ... "
" ... They were easy to set up using Alexa (no hub, no extra app) and worked perfectly. ... "
" ... easy setup with Alexa! ... "
" ... Great add on purchase with our new Echo Dot. ... "
Ease of Use
139easy to install, alexa, set, easy to use, super
+97%
-3%
" ... I absolutely love this product it's so easy to install already brought more😍 ... "
" ... Easy to set up with alexa ... "
" ... Easy as changing a lightbulb. ... "
" ... You probably know how easy it is easy to do. ... Of course integration was easy. ... "
" ... Super easy to link to Alexa. ... "
" ... Super easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to connect to the app. ... "
" ... Easy to install a good way to automate your home ... "
Setup
112easy, alexa, setup, install, set
+96%
-4%
" ... This is just perfect just what I needed so easy to install loving it!! ... "
" ... This product was used but I couldn’t tell at all, and setting it up was also very easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install is an understatement! ... "
" ... Super easy to setup with Alexa ... "
" ... There were easy to install, work with Alexa, they're dimmable and you can change the color. ... "
" ... Great lighting and easy to “install” bub and app. ... "
" ... I have a dozen other smart products made by those brands and they have all been extremely easy to setup and pair to my Home. ... "
" ... Easy to install and work great with the echo dot 3 gen. ... "
Apps
90alexa, hue app, bulbs, bulb, phillips
+80%
-20%
" ... Works great with app, haven’t been able to get Alexa to control lights ... "
" ... Great lighting and easy to “install” bub and app. ... "
" ... Everyone in my household has the app and likes to mess with each other and its super handy when playing videos games or watching a movie to just change the color and brightness. ... "
" ... If you set it up in the Phillips app, you have to select to set up with a smart assistant. ... The only way it worked was by me deleting the Phillips app and devices from Alexa and starting over. ... "
" ... After fighting with apps with other devices until i wanted to scream, these were a God send. ... "
" ... Super recommend, app is very simple in a good way and is easy to use. ... "
" ... I love these bulbs and the preset mood lighting in the app. ... "
" ... Works great on the Alexa app. ... "
Features
80lights, bulb, bulbs, dim, yellow
+73%
-28%
" ... Dimming setting is cool. ... Range is decent from outside of home to still control lights. ... "
" ... Good material and light ... "
" ... This is a great light bulb. ... "
" ... I’m in a wheelchair, so the ease of turning the light that works on really helps me. ... I love the light that works so much, I’m going to get more. ... "
" ... Can put lights on at 50% or 100%. ... "
" ... Simply remove your old light bulbs. ... Turn off your light switch, screw in the bulb. ... Flip on your light switch. ... "
" ... Now Im back to debating who turns off the lights . ... "
" ... The lights are good quality. ... "
Capacity
48room, bedroom, living room, rooms, dark
+90%
-10%
" ... Installed them in the bedroom, now I want them everywhere. ... "
" ... Perfect in our bedrooms. ... "
" ... I like that I was able to install 3 bulbs in the master bedroom and 2 in the living room with Alexa. ... Also was able to divide the bulbs into rooms and control with room separately. ... "
" ... I used for my bedroom lamp. ... "
" ... Got to buy more for around the house . ... "
" ... I have them throughout my house and love them! ... "
" ... Otherwise it is a great addition to the house. ... "
" ... We put in our deck light outside and in a light in our living room and both work amazingly well. ... "
Product Reliability
37bulbs, stopped working, one bulb, alexa, lights
+32%
-68%
" ... Ordered the 2-pack at the end of December and one of them has already stopped working. ... "
" ... And once you get them working, they won't stay working. ... "
" ... One did not work after 2 months. ... "
" ... It worked one time ... "
" ... Light stopped working with Alexa in two weeks! ... "
" ... Working slowly to get to work sometimes ... "
" ... I replaced the 4th in hopes it was a manufacturer defect. ... "
" ... My issue, one bulb connected immediately, no issues. ... "
Bluetooth
35alexa, bulb, bulbs, hub, app
+60%
-40%
" ... These are the newer bulbs that can be controlled through Bluetooth as well as the hub. ... "
" ... It is much easier and more effective than the Bluetooth. ... "
" ... No hub or Alexa is needed, you can just use the Hue Bluetooth app, but they will work perfectly with Alexa. ... "
" ... And Alexa app was able to detect the smart bulb soon as I connected the Phillip's Hue app and turned on bluetooth. ... "
" ... I literally screwed the bulb in and within 15 seconds Alexa said "First Light discovered" and then I went into the Hue Bluetooth app and I pushed a few buttons and it paired with my phone immediately. ... "
" ... Great product new Bluetooth lights ... "
" ... This Bluetooth dimming lights work great with Alexa, or through an app on your phone. ... "
" ... Connected via Bluetooth - works with Alexa, routine set up - love them ... "
Color
32white, bulbs, brightness, yellow, colors
+88%
-13%
" ... The ability to change the brightness helps when I have migraines and this will be great! ... "
" ... I can change colors and brightness with voice command or have more options using my phone. ... "
" ... They put off a more yellow hue than white, but they are very bright bulbs. ... "
" ... I originally had the white color only Phillips Hue hubs - these were an excellent addition and I find myself using the color much more than I expected to originally. ... "
" ... Different brightness levels. ... "
" ... Son lives new bulb of all colors ... "
" ... I’m definitely planning on adding some colors now ✨🌈 ✨ ... "
" ... And the brightest setting is VERY bright. ... "
Price
20worth, waste of money, worth the money, sure, still
+70%
-30%
" ... Definitely worth the buy ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... Full retail price is expensive (I purchased it when there was a deal/promo on it), but it does what it says it does. ... "
" ... Worth every penny ... "
" ... Still can't believe the price for bulbs, but they work well. ... "
" ... As for price, I paid $200 and it works to my satisfaction. ... "
" ... Not sure if they are really worth the price. ... "
" ... I can honestly say that the price is well worth it. ... "
Marketplace
17works, help, manufacturer, described, bought
+76%
-24%
" ... You can see what I saw in the pictures below. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works just as described. ... "
" ... Cant believe Amazon sold this as a promotion. ... Should of just bought the amazon device alone. ... "
" ... Will be ordering more ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... *Got these on sale* ... "
Display Clarity
13light, good, dim, change, bright
+100%
" ... Brightness is good but maybe not for reading unless you are close to lamp. ... "
" ... Light is very bright on standard brightness so no worries on it being not bright enough. ... "
" ... Love the fact that you can change the brightness up and down. ... "
" ... Different brightness levels. ... "
" ... I like the brightness of the light ... "
" ... I replaced this with another bulb that I wanted to be a smart bulb and it has the same brightness and can have the same color as the original bulb. ... "
" ... Adjustable brightness from 1% to 100%. ... "
" ... Works great and love how I can dim specifically to the right brightness ... "
Returns
11returning, back, tried, threw, send
-100%
" ... I tried to return this item, they didn’t let me. ... "
" ... Needed to return and no replacement will be requested ... "
" ... After a bit of huffing and puffing with 2 technically unequipped techs, I returned it. ... "
" ... Returning the product. ... "
" ... I replaced the 4th in hopes it was a manufacturer defect. ... "
" ... It went to the trash. ... "
" ... We have tried everything and i do not wanna have to return them. ... "
" ... Would send back but threw boxes away. ... "
Design
9orange, like, compared
+56%
-44%
" ... It's more on the orange side. ... "
" ... Very futuristic for this old broad. ... "
" ... Make your place modern. ... "
" ... I thought I was getting the colored lights not the soft white but still good ... "
Controls
8switch, voice, turned, lights, controls
+88%
-13%
" ... You can control it anytime anywhere and also program it to when it will on and off. ... "
" ... Control and enjoy you new zone of comfort 🤷🏾♂️💁🏾♂️ ... "
" ... when echo turns on the lights the switch must remain in the on position . ... "
" ... These have several different brightness settings that you can adjust to on voice control. ... "
" ... Love the verbal control ... "
" ... I leave the lamp switch turned on. ... "
" ... Dim controls are quick and smooth with no flickering issues. ... "
Ports
8required, need a hub, maintaining, connection, use
+63%
-38%
" ... you may want to consider purchasing a hub . ... "
" ... beyond 10 you will need to buy the phillips hub. ... "
" ... Set up was a breeze and it works well with the hub. ... "
" ... Was a super great deal, and I love how easy it was connecting the bulbs due to them not requiring a hub. ... "
" ... No Hue Hub needed. ... "
For Kids
6kids, n, la, bought, pero
+83%
-17%
" ... Son una gran opción y seguridad en la casa ... "
" ... Kids love playing with the lights at night it's a nice night light 2 ... "
" ... Bought these for the kids’ rooms and they are so excited to have their own! ... "
" ... We have them and bought these for my 72 year old mom to make things a little easier for her ... "
Product As Described
6described, advertised
+100%
" ... You can see what I saw in the pictures below. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works just as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Network
6get, work, want, one, never
+67%
-33%
" ... But, I'm not done there either to get the house all setup correctly. ... "
" ... Want to get more for different areas of the house :) ... "
" ... This was one that was the longest reach in terms of internet connection but it worked perfectly. ... "
" ... Once you have the Hub installed onto your network the rest is a breeze. ... "
Comfort
5control, since, new, compared
+80%
-20%
" ... These bulbs are the best and make my life so much easier and secure. ... "
" ... Control and enjoy you new zone of comfort 🤷🏾♂️💁🏾♂️ ... "
" ... It really helps me to fall asleep. ... "
" ... After shoulder surgery, I needed an innovative way to control a few lights around the house. ... "
For Fun
4much
+100%
As Gift
4friend, christmas, one
+100%
" ... This was a gift for a dear friend. ... "
" ... One I just got in today and one I've been using since right before Christmas. ... "
" ... A gift for a friend and he's pleased with them ... "
" ... Christmas gifts changed all that. ... "
Sleep Tracking
4lights, perfect, go, turn, sleeping
+100%
" ... The sleep feature that dims over time is awesome. ... "
" ... The wake up and go to sleep routines are an absolute game changer. ... "
" ... This is perfect for anyone sleeping with children or a partner that’s very sensitive to movement while sleeping. ... "
" ... It’s perfect to avoid the bright light that can disturb your production of melatonin before going to sleep. ... "
Delivery
4+25%
-75%
" ... When I opened up the package, I didn't like what I saw. ... "
" ... I received a previously opened box, for a different product, with used lightbulbs in it. ... "
" ... The box of the bulbs arrived open. ... "
Cooling
4cool, yellow, white, color
+75%
-25%
" ... It’s so cool. ... "
" ... It makes the room much warmer and cozier. ... "
" ... it's pretty cool and efficient. ... "
Call quality
4control, phone, alexa, commands
+75%
-25%
" ... I love how if I’m not near Alexa for her to hear me I can control the light from my phone. ... "
" ... Voice control is fun! ... "
" ... I like being able to control with my phone remotely or my voice at home. ... "
Build Quality
4+50%
-50%
" ... The plastic part inside the box is damaged and the bulbs look used. ... "
" ... Feels kind of cheap compared with LIFX models and is extremely overpriced. ... "
Volume
3room, living room, lamp
+67%
-33%
" ... But even if you don’t have a smart speaker, bring able to turn light off and on, or dim or amplify them, from your iPhone is very helpful. ... "
" ... Used in my pedestal lamp in the living room it creates a relaxing and cozy atmosphere. ... "
Clock
3promotion, echo
+67%
-33%
" ... Great to set timer for on off. ... "
Overall performance
3+100%
" ... Do yourself a favor and speed the extra money. ... "
" ... Well built and very responsive. ... "
" ... Does the job and quality seems good. ... "
Night Photography
3use, setting, night, dim, soft
+100%
" ... During the day I use natural light lol I’m cheap lol so I leave curtains or blinds open but at night these are perfect. ... "
" ... I really like the dim settings so you can use it as a soft night light if you wanted to ... "
" ... We use it as a night light setting it at 1% power, and it is softer light than a regular light. ... "
Fit
3light, hallway, fits, fit, fan
+67%
-33%
" ... Definitely functional, fits in the standard ceiling fan/lights. ... "
" ... Just make sure it fits well with lamps and all the outlets. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes