Brand |
Philips Hue |
---|---|
Special Feature |
Unlocks all Philips Hue Control Features |
Wattage |
6 watts |
Specific Uses For Product |
Indoor |
Voltage |
240 Volts |
Unit Count |
1.0 Count |
Color Temperature |
6500 Kelvin |
Number of Items |
1 |
Material |
Plastic |
Model Name |
Hub |
Connectivity Technology |
ZigBee, Wi-Fi |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage |
Indoor |
Controller Type |
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Apple HomeKit |
Included Components |
1 Philips Hue bridge, 1 power adapter, 1 LAN cable |
Connectivity Protocol |
ethernet, Wi-Fi, Zigbee |
Power Consumption |
6 Watts |
Item Package Quantity |
1 |
Item Weight |
8.3 ounces |
Light Source Wattage |
0.1 Watts |
Product Dimensions |
3.5"W x 3.5"H |
Control Method |
Voice |
Is Electric |
Yes |
Manufacturer |
Signify North America Corporation |
Part Number |
458471 |
Item model number |
453761 |
Batteries |
4 AA batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer |
No |
Size |
1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Color |
White Ambiance |
Style |
Bridge Only |
Pattern |
Hue Bridge |
Number Of Pieces |
1 |
Special Features |
Unlocks all Philips Hue Control Features |
Batteries Included? |
No |
Batteries Required? |
No |
Battery Cell Type |
Alkaline |
Warranty Description |
2 year warranty. |
ASIN |
B016H0QZ7I |
Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank |
#1,552 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #1 in Home Automation Hubs & Controllers |
Date First Available |
December 22, 2015 |
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Nick Naylor –
I struggled with what to include in this review as the product itself is pretty straightforward and really has no meaningful functionality to “review,” per se: it either works or it doesn’t. In my case, the hub worked just fine, setup was easy enough, and I haven’t had any actual trouble with the hub. Since most people looking at the hub are likely considering diving into the Hue system as a whole, my review, instead, will focus on my experience with a relatively built-out Hue system after a few weeks.My current setup includes two BR-30 multicolor lights in my theater room, three of the same in my kitchen, a LightStrip with multiple extenders in the bedroom, and two A7 lightbulbs for our nightstand lamps in the bedroom. The only “smart” home product that I’ve owned prior to the Hue lights was two Nest thermostats and a Ring doorbell, so my experience with this category of technology is fairly limited.Overall, this lights are just fun. Adding lights to the system was straightforward, the automatic detection worked well, and it was easy to get individual lights assigned to rooms and scenes set up. The Hue app itself is fairly easy to use, though some of the UI decisions in the most recent version of the app are a little annoying (for example, having different “tabs” for individual lights and scenes). I’ve had some hiccups with getting individual lights to “group” together for color changes when setting up scenes, though this has been relatively rare. Setting up scenes was straightforward, though I’ll admit I almost immediately deleted most of the included presets since I thought they were a bit strange. But setting up individual scenes with custom colors and brightness was a breeze.Getting used to using an app – rather than light switches – has been a bit of a challenge. This isn’t a fault of the Hue system itself but is something relevant, I think, to the experience of switching to a smart lighting system. A few weeks in, I still accidentally use my light switches at times. I’m looking forward to getting some of the Hue motion sensors to see if this can make the system truly automated; I love the idea of lights turning on and off automatically based on need, and I imagine that this will improve my experience with the system immensely. For now, though, there’s definitely a bit of a learning curve to getting used to using an app (and carrying a phone around) to turn your lights on rather than the much more convenient light switch.The main problem I’ve had thus far is having individual lights being “unreachable” for, sometimes, long periods of time. Interestingly, the lights still respond to scene changes even when they’re listed as “unreachable,” but I can’t control “unreachable” lights individually. I haven’t quite figured out what the issue with this is, and I’ve verified that all of the firmware for the lights and the iOS app are up-to-date. This seems to mostly happen with the bedroom lights, which are located upstairs while the hub is downstairs, and I wonder if this is part of the problem. Perhaps it’ll be less of an issue as I continue to expand the system and have a stronger mesh network throughout the house. But I will say that this has been quite an annoyance that I haven’t been able to sort out completely. Not enough to say that I won’t continue to buy Hue lights, but certainly something to be aware of if this might be enough to cause you to think twice.Because of this issue, HomeKit integration has been spotty for me. While the Hue app will allow me to change the lights via scenes even when they’re “unreachable,” this isn’t the case in HomeKit. As a result, I rarely use HomeKit, and frankly I just find the Hue app easier to use. Since I don’t have a ton of smart products, I don’t necessarily need the deep integration and automation that can be achieved with the HomeKit system.The brightness and color setting are very granular, and you can create just about any lighting situation you can imagine. You’re really only limited to your creativity. For day-to-day use, most of these features are a bit unnecessary, though even at times it can be fun to use some of the different colors. The adjustable brightness and color warmth are incredibly useful on a regular basis. But I can imagine this being a very nice touch for parties or big get togethers.Overall, do I think the Hue system is work the admittedly high cost? After about $600 to be able to light three rooms, I have to say I don’t think so. It’s a very fun toy, and I’ll continue to expand the system, but I don’t see this as a huge game-changer. Maybe it’s because I’m not using the system to its fullest extent (e.g., integration with a smart thermostat), but I see this as a very expensive amusement and nothing else. Hopefully the lights will last quite a while: at $30-40 for each replacement, this can very quickly become an expensive system. But for those looking for the ability to fine tune your home lighting setup and are willing to pay the high price, I would definitely recommend it, although perhaps try setting it up in just a room or two to see how it goes before you spend a ton of money for whole-house lighting.
binda –
Purchased this product to prevent my dad from falling in the kitchen (because he didn’t bother to turn the light on). My mom wanted lights to turn on when motion is detected. Discovered the Hue product line and purchased the Hub, four down lights, and a motion sensor. I genuinely had doubts how simple it would be, but color me impressed!ProsIt works. Follow the install instructions and everything connects. The app is simple and intuitive. I had a BLAST playing around with lighting scenes and setting up the schedule for lights to turn on and brightness, etc. Honestly, it’s very Apple-product like in how “it just works” simplicityConsIt’s got an Apple-like premium pricing. But it just works… so yes, I will complain about the price. Would I purchase again? Absolutely yes.
B. Good –
**Warning: you may have to switch out your light switches if they are dimmer type.**This works! Really cool! I set this up for use mostly in my basement theater room and might start adding more lights as other bulbs burn out. I integrated this in with my Amazon Echo Dot and can tell Alexa to turn on/off, dim and turn on my “scene” that I created for movie watching. For setting the scene by voice command I had to program a smart home action on the Alexa app specifically for it.In regards to my warning, I had to change my dimmer switch out and replace it with a standard on/off light switch. With my dimmer switch the Hue lightbulbs flash continuously. I tried the lightbulb on a standard switch in my utility room and all was well. Prior to this the lightbulbs would flash constantly and could not be detected by the smart hub. I switched my dimmer to a standard light switch and all 4 bulbs connected can be controlled by the Hue app or the Alexa app and by voice to my Echo Dot. The bulbs can be controlled individually or as a group and it appears that you can control the lights when you are away from your home.***Update: not a con.*** One con I have is that when you power your lights off using your light switch, when you turn the lights back on they are at max 100% brightness. I haven’t figured out the best practice for leaving the light switch on all the time and using the app/voice to turn lights on/off or still using the light switch to turn the lights on and off. It works either way and I have no need to control the basement theater lights while away from home. **Update: you can set loss of power settings for each lightbulb, they are just set to 100% by default upon power loss and/or turning off by switch.** You can set it to power up in last known state.Setup was simple after realizing the dimmer switch problem. Too bad you need to downgrade your existing dimmer switches, especially because a couple years ago, I put in a bunch of dimmers throughout my house.
Mark Atlanta –
I have set up my Hue bulbs in my primary home to use Alex commands, but when I installed this bridge in my second home, Alexa still turns on/dims the lights back at my primary home. I think it is an Alexa and Hue Bridge issue (in 2024, not sure why Hue still requires a bridge anyway). The app is great and as long as you only want to adjust manually via your phone, this bridge is great.
RT –
As a customer, I am thoroughly impressed with the Philips Hue Bridge Smart Lighting Hub. I have been using it for a few months now, and it has completely transformed the way I control my lights at home. The setup was a breeze, and it only took me a few minutes to get it up and running.One of the things I love about the Philips Hue Bridge is its compatibility with other smart home devices, such as my Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. I can now control my lights using just my voice, which is incredibly convenient. The routines and scenes feature has also been a game-changer for me, as I can set my lights to turn on and off automatically at specific times, making my life a lot easier.The app is very user-friendly and provides an intuitive interface for controlling my lights. I can easily customize my lighting settings to suit my preferences, and it’s great to be able to control all of my Philips Hue lights from one central location.In terms of performance, the Philips Hue Bridge has exceeded my expectations. The lights respond quickly to commands, and I have never experienced any lag or delays. The ability to control up to 50 lights is also a big plus, as it allows me to create a fully integrated smart lighting system in my home.Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase of the Philips Hue Bridge. It has made controlling my lights so much easier and more convenient, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a smart lighting solution. The Philips Hue Bridge is definitely worth the investment, and I am confident that it will continue to serve me well for years to come.
Elizabeth Eichmiller –
Works well with Google. We used it for our Christmas lights, and it was easy to install!
Starman –
I tried pairing my hue lights via blue tooth iPhone. But the lights would fail to stay connected to my Alexa device .After purchasing this hub, the lights stay connected and respond 100% of the time.Bottom line,If you have Hue lights, done waste your time with iphone blue tooth pairing.Just spend the money and buy this hub.You won’t regret it.
Leyans –
This hub works well, there’s not much to say other than setup is fairly intuitive and after a few months of owning it, it has worked as expected all the while. A note for anyone who is considering purchasing a used one (as I did); be sure to factory reset upon receiving it or else the previous owner could have access to your lights. I assumed (incorrectly) that Amazon would take care of that step, but probably should’ve known better.
Debanjana Dey –
Works as advertised. You can control your light from anywhere in the world and setup is super easy.
Reviewer –
Does exactly what you expect it to do and unlocks all of the capabilities of Hue bulbs. Much better than using Bluetooth for everything. Would purchase again.