If you are thinking of converting your home into a smart home, then here is something you could begin with. The Philips hue lights have been in the market since 2012 but are slowly beginning to pick up the pace. It is well established today and can be connected to any of your apps, such as Alexa, Google Assistant, and many more. If you are new to smart devices, then it is best to invest in a Philips hue starter kit.

Types of starter kits available in the market

There is a wide range of hue starter kits available in the market. This only makes it easy for you. You can start one room at a time according to your budget. You are also allowed to customize your room with a variety of colors that come with a Philips hue starter kit. The hue lights come in three different colors, namely white, white ambiance and multiple color ambiance or the premium bulbs. While the white bulbs are dimmable, the white ambiance bulbs can also be used to set in the temperature and can go from warm to cold. The premium bulbs come with multiple color options.

Installation

Setting up a Philips hue starter kit is quite simple. The Hue Bridge is simply connected to your home WiFi router using an ethernet cable. Once this is connected, you would be required to use the Hue app, which is easily available on any android or iOS devices and follow the instructions. After the bridge is connected, you can follow the further instructions on how to add each bulb to the device. 

How the lights work

You can manage your lighting in many different ways. You could either turn on all the lights at a single time or off in one particular area. You can also create subgroups to control the lights individually. If you use a more advanced bulb, you could also change the color and temperature of the bulb. You are also able to control the lights using your phone app or any other voice automation that you set up with your Hue app. Another interesting feature of the hue lights is that they can be scheduled to turn on or off at a particular time. For example, you can set the lights to turn on automatically every day at sunset. Another feature is that some of these lights can also be connected to a motion sensor which can turn on automatically when it detects any motion and switch off when there is nobody in the room.

What does it work with?

The Philips hue starter lights are very compatible and can work with Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant. They also come with their very own built-in Zigbee radio, which means that they can be paired with Alexa without using the Hue Bridge. 

How do I buy a Philips hue starter kit?

These kits are easily available both online and offline. You can either visit the Philips website or order it through Amazon, or you could simply drop by a Philips or any retail store.