Looking for the best Philips Hue deals? Let's be honest, this January is proving to be a particularly grim one and we think this coveted smart lighting could be just what you need to create the super cosy atmosphere we know you're after.
The best smart bulbs around – according to our testing – Philips Hue has totally revolutionised the way we think about lighting. And whether you're looking for an easy home security solution that gives the impression that someone's home – even when they're not – or want to improve the ambience of your home, this is the best time to buy.
And while smart lighting may seem like a gimmick, at least initially, you'll soon discover that it offers a whole host of perks. Some of our favourites? Setting lighting schedules to discourage criminal opportunists when you're away from home and triggering lights to help you wake up, more gradually, on dark mornings. Though the options are truly endless.
- Read our Philips Hue Starter Kit review for more information
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The best Philips Hue smart lighting and their best prices
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Here is our selection of the best Philips Hue products to buy and a bit of information on each.
Philips Hue White Ambience Starter Kit
If you're new to the world of smart lighting, the Philips Hue White Starter Kit is the place to get started. Included are two white bulbs – perfect for giving you a taste of exactly what Philips Hue has to offer – along with a bridge which is essential for connecting your smart lighting to your smart assistant.
But what is the Philips Hue Starter Kit? Put simply, this handy kit allows you to sync your lightbulbs with your smart assistant – and smart phone. Far from an unnecessary gimmick, this allows you to set lighting schedules and control your lightbulbs from any location.
Read our Philips Hue Starter Kit review.
- Reason to buy: perfect first step into the world of smart lighting
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Colour: white
Philips Hue White and Colour Ambience Starter Kit
The Philips Hue Ambience Starter Kit has all the benefits of the original starter kit, but with the addition of coloured bulbs. So, if you're interested in using smart lighting to customise the ambience of your home via your smart phone – or perhaps to enhance a home cinema experience – this is the one to go for.
Included are three bulbs, along with a bridge which is essential for connecting your smart lighting to your smart assistant. Choose from over 16 million colours to create a unique lighting scheme for your home.
- Reason to buy: all the benefits of the original Philips Hue Starter Kit, but with the addition of coloured bulbs
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Colour: white and coloured – choose from over 16 million colours
Philips Hue White Bulbs
Already invested in the Philips Hue Starter Kit? You won't need another bridge, but you will need more bulbs. Currently, it's possible to get your hands on the following bulb types: B22, E27, E14 and GU10. So, you should find a solution for almost every light fixture.
But what's the difference between a standard lightbulb and a smart lightbulb? Well, what makes a lightbulb smart is the ability to sync it with a smart assistant or smart phone. This means you can control your lighting from any location.
White Philips Hue smart bulbs – as the name might suggest – emit white light, which can be set to different levels of brightness and intensity, depending on your preference. They're perfect if you don't like the idea of coloured lighting in your home.
- Reason to buy: stylish white bulbs perfect for expanding an existing smart lighting system
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Colour: white
Philips Hue Coloured Bulbs
If you already have the Philips Hue Starter kit and the bridge to connect it to your devices, why not enhance your lighting set up with coloured bulbs? These are perfect for customising a lighting schemes and can even be used to complement home audio and cinema set-ups for one hell of a show.
Currently, it's possible to get your hands on the following bulb types: B22, E27, E14 and GU10. So, you should find a solution for almost every light fixture.
Again, these smart lightbulbs sync with your smart assistant or smart phone so you can control them from pretty much anywhere. Great for setting the lights to turn on while you are on holiday, or in time for your return from work.
Philips Hue coloured smart bulbs – as the name might suggest – allow you to work colour into your lighting scheme, with a choice of up to 16 million shade on offer.
- Reason to buy: stylish coloured bulbs perfect for expanding an existing smart lighting system
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Colour: white and coloured – choose from over 16 million colours
Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus
If you're looking for a more flexible approach to smart lighting, look no further than the Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus. Simple and easy to setup, we love the idea of running light strips on the underside of kitchen cabinets and shelves, as well as bed frames and wardrobes or behind a mirror or TV to flood a dark space with light.
They're easy to bend, cut – where indicated – and stick to almost any solid surface, giving you the flexibility you need.
Read our Philips Hue Lightstrip review.
- Reason to buy: flexible approach to smart lighting
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Colour: white and coloured – choose from over 16 million colours
Philips Hue Go
Philips Hue Go offers a portable approach to smart lighting.. A stylish, circular device, it's easy to transport around your home for use in a variety of settings. Plus, it makes a great bedside option if you're interested in using your Philips Hue smart lighting as a wake-up light for easier mornings.
Read our Philips Hue Go review.
- Reason to buy: portable smart lighting
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Colour: white and coloured – choose from over 16 million colours
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