
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.
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