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Philips HUE: The Ultimate Guide To Lighting Your Home

The Philips Hue is so popular because it can do this all with your existing light bulbs. In this article, we’ll take a quick look at what the Philips Hue is, how it works and the best Hue lighting system setup. Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about the Philips Hue.

What is the Philips Hue?

If you’re not already familiar with the Philips Hue, let’s quickly catch up. The Philips Hue is a smart lighting system that lets you control your lights via an app on your smartphone. It’s available in a range of different lighting styles, and you can use it to switch lights on and off, dim them, change their color, and even create mood lights. You can also sync the Hue system with other smart home devices, like your smart thermostat or security system.

This is all possible thanks to the Hue Bridge, which connects the Hue lights to your Wi-Fi network. The Hue Bridge is the main hardware component of the Hue system, and it’s also the only thing you need in order to get started with the Hue. The Bridge can connect to your router via an Ethernet cable, or it can connect to your Wi-Fi router using the included Wi-Fi bridge.

What makes the Philips Hue special?

In order for any light to be smart, it needs a smart hub. The Philips Hue is the first hub of its kind. It’s what allows you to connect to your Hue lights via Bluetooth, and control them with the free Hue app for iOS or Android. The Hub portion of the system also supports other smart home devices, letting you control your connected thermostat or appliances via the Hue software.

The Hue lighting system also has several other cutting-edge features. First, the Hue system works with any kind of light bulb, including incandescent, CFL, and LED bulbs. This means you can replace all your old bulbs with Hue lights and still have a nearly unlimited number of lighting options.

Another unique feature of the Hue lighting system is that it can change colors, but it doesn’t use LEDs. Instead, it uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs), but it alters the light produced to make it look like the lights are changing color. There’s also a “Dark” mode that lets you set specific hours when the lights can’t be activated.

How to connect the Philips Hue

In order to connect the Hue lights to your Wi-Fi network, you’ll need to get the Hue Bridge and a Hue light bulb. The Hue Bridge is the central piece of the Hue system that lets you connect your existing lighting fixtures to the Hue system. You can buy the Hue Bridge alone, or as part of the Philips Hue bundle.

Once you have the Bridge and bulbs, you can connect them to your Wi-Fi network. The Hue app will identify new devices and let you set up the rest of the system. You’ll need to download the Hue app on either your iOS or Android device. It’s available for free on the App Store and Google Play.

The best Philips Hue lighting system setup

Now that you know everything you need to know about the Philips Hue, it’s time to get started setting up your Hue lights. There are a few factors that go into determining the best Hue lighting system setup for you and your home. These include your preferred style of lighting, the size of your home, and the cost of the lights you want to install.

We recommend checking out our full lighting guide if you’re looking for more recommendations. Here are some general guidelines to get you started.

For lights in the ceiling, recommend using the White, Warm, and Cool color Hue bulbs. These are the ideal lights for giving your home a cozy, welcoming feel.

For lights in the walls, use the White, Relax, and Sleep color options. These are perfect for putting in the living room, kitchen, or bedroom.

For wall lights, choose the White, Cool, and Warm color options.

For table and floor lamps, pick from the White, Cool, and Warm color options.

Final Words: Should you buy a Philips Hue?

The Philips Hue is a fantastic product that’s revolutionized the way we use light in our homes. It lets us replace many existing light bulbs with smarter bulbs that are controlled by an app on our smartphones. And it can do this while still remaining completely compatible with any kind of light fixture.

It’s also super easy to setup. Just connect the Hue Bridge to your router, add your Bridge to your smartphone’s Hue app, and you’re ready to go. We recommend the Hue for people who want the flexibility and control of a smart lighting system, but don’t want to go overboard with the investment. And if you’re in the market for smart home lighting, the Hue is one of the best options out there.