Best Philips Hue Smart Lights & Bulbs - 2024 Reviews

The Philips Hue E26 bulbs are a great option if you want to add some color to your space or replace your current bulbs. In our opinion, they present fantastic value if you want to get into the world of smart lighting, as they are suitable for almost all fixtures.

The Philips Hue E26 Smart LED Bulb features a single-chip, color-tunable white LED (light emitting diode) that can be dimmed, turned on or off, and color-adjusted using the bulb’s built-in app.

What is great about these bulbs is that they don’t require the Hue Hub for initial use like so many other Hue products. When you get them out of the box, simply screw the bulb into the fixture and connect it via Bluetooth. Using Bluetooth connectivity, you are able to connect 10 Hue E26 bulbs, and if you want more, you must connect it to the Hue Hub, which is sold separately.

Another great thing is that they are sold in packs of 1, 2, 3, and 4. This means that if you are not sure how many lights you need, you can buy the pack that includes the number of bulbs you need, rather than having to purchase too many bulbs that you don’t need.

They also come in two different brightness options: 1100 and 1600 lumens. So, if you’re looking to buy a few Philips Hue bulbs to start your journey into smart lighting, then these bulbs are a great choice.

Now let’s move on to something very different from the E26 bulbs, the Hue Gradient Signe Floor Lamp. With a size of 4.37″ x 4.37″ x 57.4″, the Signe Floor Lamp from Philips Hue makes a statement that’s sure to bring your living space to life.

As the name suggests, this lamp offers a gradient shade, which is an interesting option for adding some depth and dimensionality to the light. The build quality in every part of the lamp is top-notch, which you can especially see on the base, which is solid and sturdy.

The overall brightness is far better than on other Hue lamps, especially the smaller ones and the light strips. If you position it in the corner of the room, it lights it up very well and there are no hot spots.

Like with the E26 light bulbs, the Hue Gradient Signe Floor Lamp can also be controlled by Bluetooth only, which is a huge plus. It also has Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home Kit integration, so it can be controlled by voice.

However, the downside is surely the price. Priced at around $300, it’s one of the highest-priced Hue products, but with all of its features, it is worth the money. Overall, if you’re looking for something simple, elegant, and powerful, the Philips Hue Signe Floor Lamp is a great choice.

There is no better way to get into the world of Philips Hue than with a starter kit, and in our opinion, there is no better one than the E26 Starter Kit. It comes with 4 E26 color and white bulbs and a Hue Bridge, so you can start controlling your Hue smart lighting right away.

Each lamp has an IP20 rating, which means it’s dustproof and waterproof. The initial setup is very simple; connect the Hub to your network and download the Hue app for your smartphone. Once that’s done, you’ll be able to control all your lights from anywhere.

If you’re on a budget or don’t need to integrate your Hue smart lighting into a smart home system, the Philips Hue Go Lamp is a good option. This is because it is compact, lightweight, and best of all, it’s portable.

Very easy to carry around, Philips Hue Go is great for travel, parties, and just everyday life. The Hue Go lamp has a built-in rechargeable battery that can last up to 18 hours and is IP20 resistant. It is a slightly more expensive option than the Philips Hue Bloom, but more lumens and portability work in its favor.

The Hue Go also has a lifetime of up to 20 thousand hours, which makes it a great investment. The Hue Go supports IFTTT, and it has a number of triggers you can use to turn your lights on and off and dim them. You can also set timers to turn your lights on at different times.

This lamp also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. You can ask Alexa to turn on the lights, and she’ll answer with a voice prompt. The Hue Go is the perfect companion for the Philips Hue starter kit, and it’s a great addition to the smart light ecosystem.

The Philips Hue Play Bar is a wireless light bar that connects to your Wi-Fi network and allows you to control it with an app on your smartphone. It sports a very sleek and compact design, engineered mostly for entertainment areas, like a gaming setup or a home theater.

The Play Bar works with most major smartphones running iOS and Android, and also supports Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, like most Hue products. Since it’s designed to light up a smaller area, the Hue Play Bar is very energy efficient, so you can leave it on for long periods of time without worrying about the electricity bill.

What’s also amazing about the Hue Play is the vast mounting options that are available. With the right mount, you can place it almost anywhere in the room, and it will be hidden from view, which will make your setup or home theater tidier.

The Hue Play Bar is one of our top picks because it’s so versatile, and you can use it for so many purposes. If you’re looking for a simple lighting solution for your entertainment area, this is the best choice.

The smart retrofit recessed downlight from Philips Hue offers a bright white light with color accents that can be controlled with the app. Great for those who wish to install non-traditional ceiling light solutions, the Hue Smart Retrofit Recessed Downlight is an easy way to turn your ceiling into a color-changing, mood-lighting delight.

For instant use right out of the box, this downlight doesn’t need a Hue Bridge and can be controlled via Bluetooth only. This downlight is also rated A+ in terms of energy consumption like the previously mentioned Hue Play, and that is a huge plus.

Using metal parts, this downlight features a modern and minimalistic design, making them aesthetically easy to fit in most rooms. You can also choose from whiter to more yellow temperatures if you don’t prefer color ambiance.

Now we have something for the fans of a more retro, industrial look. It’s the Philips Hue ST19 E26 Filament Edison Bulb, and it’s a great bulb for bringing some retro vibes to your room. From the moment you see the bulb, you will appreciate its fantastic build quality.

It features one filament and glass, which truly makes a difference if you are looking for a premium-quality filament bulb. But, these types of bulbs, like this one from Philips Hue, don’t offer a lot of light output and flexibility when it comes to color temperature.

Therefore, their main use is to serve as an accent lamp and a decorative lamp, something that will enhance the retro look of your room. For instance, they will look amazing hanging from the ceiling in your industrial-looking kitchen.

We are huge fans of the Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip, because it does so much more than the cheap lightstrip, mainly in terms of quality and customization. Not only can you choose different colors, but you can also make your lightstrip react to music syncing it to Spotify.

These lightstrips come in three different length options: 55″, 65″, and the biggest of them all, 75″, designed for larger entertainment areas and TVs. Installing it for use with your TV is very simple; place the lightstrip around the back of your TV, place the small hub that you get in the box on the back of the TV and plug the lightstrip into it.

However, it can’t work via Bluetooth only, and that means that the Hue Bridge and the Hue Sync Box are required in order for the lightstrip to work. They work seamlessly together, but purchasing the Bridge and the Sync Box drastically raises the expenses, which is the biggest downside to the Hue Play Lightstrip.

One of the most important things to consider when building or upgrading your garden is the lighting, and the Hue Lily is one of the best outdoor spotlights out there. It’s the perfect solution for those who want to have a smart spotlight, the Hue Lily works seamlessly with the Hue app to create a beautiful outdoor ambiance.

It’s IP65 resistant, so you don’t have to worry about any rain or dust with the Hue Lily. With an easy installation process, you’ll be able to get them up and running in no time. Certainly one of the best things about the Hue Lily is its versatile mounting options, which will give you the ability to light up any part of your garden.

With the Hue Bridge, you can set a timer so that the Hue Lily can light up at a certain time. It also works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit for hands-free control.

Last but not least, we have the Philips Hue PAR38 Outdoor Smart Bulb which is a LED lamp that emits a bright white light for your outdoor space. This bulb has a built-in motion sensor so it can be controlled by your phone or tablet, but it can also be controlled using the Philips Hue app. It’s really easy to set up, you just have to download the app and follow the instructions on how to pair the light with your smartphone or tablet.

It does need the Hue Bridge in order to work, and it must be placed in close proximity to it so it can function properly. With a 25,000-hour lifespan, you won’t have a need to change this light bulb for a long time, and the 1300-lumen output is truly impressive. The build quality is what you would expect from Philps Hue, and this bulb works amazingly in any temperature and weather condition.