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Philips Hue White A19
alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of Philips Hue White A19. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design, whereas some have doubts about the price and usability.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Philips Hue White A19 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.
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Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)
Philips Hue Bluetooth White and Color Ambiance Bulb Review
If you just want to dip your toe into the smart lighting waters before investing in a pricey hub-controlled system like our Editors' Choice Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit, the Hue Bluetooth White and Color Ambiance bulb is a good...
Works without a hub. Easy to install. Vibrant colors. Supports Alexa and Google voice commands. Can be added to Hue ecosystem.
Expensive. Requires Hue Bridge for remote access and to use other Hue features.
The Philips Hue Bluetooth White and Color Ambiance is a smart LED bulb that you can control with your phone and voice without the need for a hub—that is, unless you want to control it from a remote location or make it work with other smart devices.
Jun, 2019
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Expert review by : Victoria Song (pcmag.com)
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit Review
Philips set the bar high for smart lighting with its original Hue Connected Bulb. Now in its third generation, the White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit ($199.95) raises it even higher, thanks to Apple Homekit compatibility, enhanced brightness and...
Highly customizable. Better blues and greens, with improved color consistency, brightness, and longevity over previous bulbs. More intuitive app experience. Lots of fun third-party integrations
Expensive. Setting Routines could be easier.
The third-generation Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit is costly, but remains the ultimate way to get started with smart lighting in your home.
Mar, 2017
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Expert review by : Ry Crist (cnet.com)
Philips Hue 2.0 Starter Kit review: A new Hue, with Siri, too
The second-gen Philips Hue Starter Kit works with Siri for voice-activated lighting changes.
Philips Hue 2.0 adds Apple HomeKit to a long, impressive list of compatible smart home platforms. Sync your bulbs up with your iOS device, and you'll be able to trigger lighting changes by asking Siri.
The second-gen bulbs aren't noticeably better than the old ones, and suffer from many of the same flaws with brightness and color accuracy. The app would have also benefited from an ease-of-use upgrade -- it didn't get one.
Philips Hue's LEDs are still the color-changing bulbs to beat, but they're still awfully expensive -- and the competition is catching up quickly. Apple HomeKit integration is a big step forward for the software, but it's disappointing that the hardware...
Oct, 2015
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Philips Hue White and Color Ambience Starter Kit A19
Now, thanks to a new version of the Hue Bridge , they'll work with Apple HomeKit , too. A set of smart-home protocols built into iPhone and iPad operating systems, HomeKit brings voice-activated Siri controls into play -- and keeps Philips Hue firmly...
Philips Hue 2.0 adds Apple HomeKit to a long, impressive list of compatible smart home platforms. Sync your bulbs up with your iOS device, and you'll be able to trigger lighting changes by asking Siri.
The second-gen bulbs aren't noticeably better than the old ones, and suffer from many of the same flaws with brightness and color accuracy. The app would have also benefited from an ease-of-use upgrade -- it didn't get one.
Philips Hue's LEDs are still the color-changing bulbs to beat, but they're still awfully expensive -- and the competition is catching up quickly. Apple HomeKit integration is a big step forward for the software, but it's disappointing that the hardware...
Oct, 2015
Expert review by : Christopher Null (pcworld.com)
Philips Hue review: The pioneer in LED lighting is showing its age
Reliance on the ZigBee protocol can cause range issues, but no company has been in this space longer.
Photo-to-light hue matching feature is endlessly entertaining ; Vibrant colors ; Lots of configurability options, including a clever geofencing system
Disappointing brightness no matter what color you pick ; Non-intuitive app interface ; Major range issues in my installation
Limited range and a clunky mobile interface make Hue a tough sell amidst growing competition.
Apr, 2015
Expert review by : Christopher Null (pcworld.in)
Philips Hue White Ambiance A19 Starter Kit review: This is the bulb to beat
The Philips Hue White Ambiance is a doppelganger for its color bulb. In fact, the bulbs are identical in appearance, with the exception of fine print written on the heat sink indicating these bulbs are white only. (Even maximum brightness, at 800...
Nov, 2016
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Expert review by : Christopher Null (techhive.com)
Philips Hue White Ambiance A19 Starter Kit review: This is the bulb to beat
The Hue produces amazing light across the white spectrum.
Rich Philips ecosystem offers access to plenty of add-ons ; Great-looking bulb, great-looking light ; Ample support for smart-home systems and more
These are the most expensive smart bulbs on the market ; App is simpler with white-only features, but it’s still not perfect ; Requires proprietary hub
Oct, 2016
Expert review by : Christopher Null (techhive.com)
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Kit review: Still the market leader
No manufacturer has done more to advance the concept of smart LED bulbs.
Core tech improvements make this one of the best-looking and brightest bulbs on the market ; The redesigned Hue Bridge is less intrusive than the original ; Next-gen features include support for Apple’s Siri and Apple Watch
Nearly as expensive as the first-generation Hue ; We experienced some hiccups during setup; the app still has room for improvement ; Hue is all business: There are no native “fun” features
Oct, 2016
Expert review by : Grant Clauser (thewirecutter.com)
The Best Smart LED Light Bulbs
After testing 10 new smart LED light bulbs for eight weeks, we think the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 – Gen 3 is best for most people.
Aug, 2017
Expert review by : Chester Tan (musicphotolife.com)
Philips Hue White and Colour Ambience Starter Kit A19
Philips Hue White and Colour Ambience is a comprehensive 3-bulb starter towards smart home lighting. Create mood scenes and improve wellness through lights
After trying out Philips Hue, I realised that smart lights are more than just remote activation of lights. It has many other capabilities left to the imagination and creativity of the individual. This starter kit is a teaser of things to come, provided...
Aug, 2017
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