Philips, a global leader solutions, launched Hue end year which proves a whole new take automation. Usually when automation complicated computer systems built in wall. But, growth , wi-fi networking control items. Philips Hue looks personal lighting needs – wirelessly via network /tablet. After a set . The light lives been .
SETUP:
The Hue system packaging elicits thoughts variety functioning color wheel, which doubles set-up instructions inside box. Each set contains three LED bulbs controller/hub – system – for $199.95. Additional bulbs at $59.95 each. Note Edison type (“screw-in”, E26). Double check where Hue may get a converter. Using hub power cord cable, hooking home router was a piece but yes, mean port router. Before further, download control app. We easily loaded both device. Syncing hub was a simple push button. Another step want before getting started remote access. Log website . control lighting from , but remote access gives permission system from anywhere world.
APP & FUNCTIONS:
Scenes within
Philips built than a dozen ‘scenes’ app, which migrate color combinations memories . “Relax” and “concentration” give . But others like “ski” (bright whites ) emulate encounter situations. Hundreds created users available website when logged in account. A very creative app feature ability scenes based. Check a favorite moment. Hue out . So if nightclub having a great time take a pho emulate when home. Scenes were easy create. And setting scene off was just – whether network from home., I found lights turn orange about I was due asleep keyboard. me get leave. And yes, managed fellow CG staffers while away from our network. Believe toughest thing app was simply assigning a color bulb. Although figured , making all red choice proved scenes.
Philips did think ahead technology Hue open platform. Anticipate developer details later t which may lead like strobe colors. Imagine having rotating red during party!
LIGHT:
The light exhibited from bulbs was worthy . Each gives off 600 lumens about 7.5W. Conversely, lumens incandescent would require approximately a 50W bulb. So save using LED. The color combinations endless allow. And when turned off source bulbs return light which proved better than our bulb predecessors. Up Hue bulbs controlled per hub.
Philips wireless-ly controlled bulb game. But expertise they make splash. Do a $200 set color? Perhaps not, but mounds showing how our moods based surroundings, there does exist plenty . Plus, fun! If mood lighting, travel ( mischief) like through /tablet pick Hue system via Philips, Apple, Amazon retailers.
