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The new Philips Hue Bloom provides a great bandwidth of colors, which now derive from the color output of the broader range of Hue lights – which also adds color temperatures! The Innr SP 120 is probably a dream come true: It’s very small, just a bit larger than an Euro plug, it comes with an on/off switch and indication light (on: blue, off: red), and it integrates flawlessly into the Hue system. Hue API conformity You can find several of them on Ebay. Passed It has an implementation issue with color temperatures, which seems to apply to all Gledopto lights, where those have a wrong scale: When set a temperature of 2000 Kelvin, the lowest Hue color light setting, they actually use their lowest setting – 2700 Kelvin. The Osram GU5.3 Tunable White spot is one of a few GU5.3 Zigbee lights. This strip integrates 7 zones over its length – used to light up left and right (2), as well as top of a TV, so the bottom is missing. The build quality is not up on par with other Hue products. The E14 model looks the same as the E27 model to apps. Amazon EU: Dresden Elektronik FLS-PP lp, We can recommend this RGBW light strip in combination. Gen 2 models with an oval remote may work, but this is not always sure. $30.00 Used. So if you want to use these controllers, we recommend to disable the “blink” function in the general settings. Amazon EU: Iluminize CCT Lightning Controller. Most important fact: Do NOT cut them at the scissor marks! The european version by Osram doesn’t seem to be affected. iConnectHue allows you to do more with the motion sensor than the stock app: You are able to use it with multiple groups, set up to 5 different time ranges (or for day/night) for on and off actions, and you can even limit the motion sensor to not act if the affected groups are already on. Similar price, better light and noise performance. The ERIA Color Temperatur Light as well as the Extended Color Light work fine with the bridge. From smartphones to smartwatches, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t used a smart device.Yes, the smart wave is stronger than ever, particularly when it comes to smart home products. those by Innr, which are brighter and cost even less. It can be wall-attached with screws, or with a delivered dual sided sticking tape. Looking for fixtures or accessories that work great with your Hue lights? It is loud enough to be annoying. Amazon Europe: 5 metre UV/black light strip What makes the color temperature lights interesting is that they are brighter than their Hue pendants (950-980 lumens vs. 806 Lumens for E26/E27 and 400 vs. 250 Lumens for GU10). Germany: Livarno Lux E27 RGB Incadescent bulbs get warmer (lower color temperature) the more you dim them, and iConnectHue Pro can replicate this behaviour. Ok, but problems <4sec fade time From what we could gather, its build quality is top notch, the LEDs are MUCH closer than with the Lightstrip Plus, so you won’t have the same problem when it comes to light distribution. Attention: Be aware, that we don’t recommend older models of the Osram color lights, so be careful with b-stock or second hand. They then usually only act to one command. Min brightness They don’t have issues with colors and brightness at the same time, but mostly it is the stuttering of color transitions tends to be annoying. Fitting batteries are CR2032 3 volt coin cells. Ledvance Smart+ Outdoor Plug Mechanics are good, but we wish the switch had some kind of spacers when in revealed position, because the switch requires a good amount of pressure, and the switch bounces back a little when pressed. Smooth A similar result comes with the tunable white bulbs. Both parts can be controlled separately, which allows it to create some stunning lighting effects! This is one of the very few 3rd party lights we have that return their color gamut. Amazon UK: Philips Hue E14 Starter Kit with 2 Hue Color and Ambiance lights, Another bridge makes sense in case of an upgrade of the old bridge, if you own 50+ bulbs, in a household with bad connectivity due to many walls (iConnectHue supports multiple bridges with the multi bridge in app purchase! Amazon Europe: 2x Philips Hue GU 10 color, The White Ambiance models have a standard GU10 light size, have with 250 lumens or 20 Watt Halogen equivalent a lower light output than their newer color counterparts. We’re having a hard time to even announce it, but let’s make it a “May fit your needs”, because they might, there are no comparable devices on the market and they are bargain. Amazon US/CA: Philips Hue Motion Sensor 3rd party switches can usually be added, like the ones made by Lutron, Busch Jaeger or Dresden Elektronik and Ikea, but those not named “Friends of Hue” are not exposed to apps as such, and hence can’t be configured by apps. We’ve heard from our users that the version called “Smart+” (not Lightify) doesn’t seem to connect any longer to the Hue bridge. Osram Tunable White GU5.3 It takes almost no energy when it’s turned off, while taking around 0.8 Watts when switched on. The switch is rated as IP44, which means it is protected against water splashing from any angle and against objects bigger than 1mm. This, however seems to have changed by now. We would say these lights do have some upsides, but also several downsides – and since the price difference is so small to original Hue lights, it doesn’t justify the compromise made. Hue API conformity They come in different sizes: One regular bulb size, one in Edison bulb style, and one in a globe style. When turning it on or off you’ll hear a loud clicking sound. To our delight, it also contains a temperature sensor – which you can display in iConnectHue’s widget, like with the indoor one. However, if you’re looking for a cozy glimmering light, this might not be your first choice due to its relatively high brightness at the lowest setting, but if you just want a warm smart bulb, you’re good to go with this one. Passed “ Müller Licht E27 filament CT Retro Actually it’s not too much more than a Hue E27, which is rated at 806 lumens peak. Amazon EU: Senic and Gira matte black. Stuttering The NodOn Friends of Hue switch is well to handle and with its rounded corners and larger buttons it stands out from most of the other FoH switches. Color transitions are partially stuttering, it has problems with setting color and brightness at once, so you might need to press switches twice for them (the same as with the Ikea lights). Now not only the shape is much more comfortable and natural, also the button layout makes a lot more sense, since it’s a waste to use two buttons for simple on/off actions like before. Beginning with version 3.5, iConnectHue supports the Hue Outdoor Motion sensor. Paulmann TunableWhite Filament E27 Generation) They have also been tested with iConnectHue’s animations, if possible. Min brightness Sudden These switches are mainly sold in Switzerland, but you should be able to order them, if you live in Europe, as well. Do you want to extend them, bend them around corners or get them into places where the delivered cable doesn’t help? Both bulb types (color and temperature lights) have a maximum light output of 470 lumens, a bit more than a 40 Watt equivalent traditional bulb, at 4000 Kelvin. Amazon DE: Ikea TRÅDFRI Floalt light panel 30×90 cm (2200 Lumens) }, 'google_translate_element'); Standby power The shell makes it about 14 mm wide (and about 15 mm at connection points). PSU, Amazon Europe: 1x Philips Hue Play extension (no PSU), Amazon US/CA: 2x Philips Hue Play incl. The power consumption is almost zero at standby, but with 10,3W @ 228V at it’s peak quite high. NOTE: We have heard that some of these controllers have issues with scenes that turn them off or with turning on/off the devices directly. 220-240V Amazon Europe: Gledopto 4 channel RGBW lightstrip controller Photocell Twist Cap - Dusk to Dawn Sensor - Replaces Models With Shorting Cap. Note that all Beyond lamps only support limited colors of Gen 1 & Gen 2 lamps. Amazon UK: 2x Innr B22 vintage filament bulb RF 263-2 (2200 Kelvin). From what tests show, they currently suffer from issues in conjuction with the Hue bridge, though most color temperature lights seem to be at least usable. A19 shape - similar size and shape as a traditional incandescent bulb. If you don’t want to turn your lights off, iConnectHue can make the sensor return to the state before motion has been detected. Correct Of course, since the switch just came out recently, we couldn’t test that yet, but even changing a battery every 6 years sounds like a good deal to us. The maximum brightness of 1000 lumens is slightly lower than the LightStrip Plus from Philips which has a maximum of 1600 lumens – that said, if length is what you’re all about, then the FL 130 C will serve you well: It’s 4 metres long and can be cut every 10 centimetres – which is much better than the Hue Lightstrips’ 33 centimetres. This Chinese company is relatively new to ZigBee hardware, but has been producing quite a lot of ZigBee devices already. These bulbs have been presented by Philips/Signify in September 2019. Peak brightness/power – the LED driver and Hue White Controller are each 12×2,5cm. Once you’ve seen the effect of a dimmed fixed-Kelvin LED light bulb, you will usually experience this as unnatural or unpleasant, and it is because of their fixed color temperature. Quite bright Incompatible: Kogeek The Philips Hue White 1600 is as powerful as simple. reacting, but no fade time adjustment possible Using dimmable lights would degrade the app experience – but that is only one part. The first thing we noticed was it’s light-weight and that the controller is hidden in the socket, as it becomes more and more common nowadays. Compared to other ballast offerings, they get constant firmware updates, which can be updated with their bridge. The OEEONE LED filament E27 connects immediately and works perfectly with the bridge. Here we detected issues with transitions below 4 seconds. It’s not nice to look at, and this is also our main criticizm. We will and can not guarantee the inclusion of the lights and/or manufacturers listed here to your bridge. Then, after a while the bridge recognizes that the light is still on and sets your group to a group on state, though you wanted it to be off. Animations run smooth though, but it gets the speed of color-only animations wrong. Amazon US: Cree connected A19 bulb 2700 Kelvin Amazon Europe: Innr E27 color temperature light With some work, they integrate into other european swith systems made by Eltako and also by Gira (German video, but pictures tell enough). Color transitions Compared to other offerings, it includes a white night light, which can be turned on on the plug and offers three dimming steps. There’s a possible workaround, a project named Homebridge. Energy savings and long life. Boost your Lightstrip plus If you don’t need color temperature, try these inexpensive white strips: Hue Bridge Litcessory has got some cables, plugs, splitters and even RJ 45 extensions for your Lightstrip Plus! Hue API conformity We deem a light as Hue API conform if it fulfills these tests: We deem a controller as conform if it fulfills these tests: Color and lightness Also it affects the spots ability to manage Animation transition times <2 seconds. They can also be extended. Amazon DE: Ikea TRÅDFRI E27 clear color temperature light The is possibly the most complete and always up to date list of supported lights and supported devices that work with your Philips Hue system (producted by Signify, former Philips Lighting), especially in conjunction with iConnectHue, but also in general. What it can’t handle well in conjunction with the Hue bridge is color temperatures. Their controllers have a nice trick upon their sleeves: They plug into a normal low voltage PSU with round power plug – of course you can still wire them, if you want to. When selecting the light and it is off, it stays on for no reason. It looks as Trust is currently mainly interested in building up around its own bridge. There is a slight high frequently buzzing when dimming below 15%, but as the driver meant to be installed behind a wall, you probably won’t hear it. The difference between 3rd and 4th gen is so minimal that you probably shouldn’t care. Voltage Also we very much like their stepless push-rotary buttons and the low power consumption. 220-240V It would have been great if these lights could change color temperature as well, so you could adjust them to what you currently need. To manage the heat produced by this kind of power, Müller Licht built a bigger bulb hosting the LEDs. Amazon US/CA: Philips Hue E27 Starter Kit with 2 Hue Color and Ambiance lights The testing setup we received contained three parts: The Modular White Controller, a 1-10v LED driver and a Modular LED downlight. Amazon US/CA: Meanwell 24 Volts 60 Watts LED PSU, If you want your lightstrip to be longer than 5m and keep up the lumens: The OLD US version of it, named Sylvania Lightify plug, was working, according to the Amazon feedback and one user! Also we recognized that the light is slightly flickering, which might be irritating if you’re eyes are sensitive in that matter. It has an implementation issue with color temperatures, where those have a wrong scale: When set a temperature of 2000 Kelvin, the lowest Hue color light setting, they actually use their lowest setting – 2700 Kelvin. What’s the main difference between a v2 an a v2.1 bridge? Color temperature Smooth It can be used within Scenes and Animations and has no trouble processing even the shortest transition times. It contains a magnet on its back side, so you can easily attach it to metallic surfaces. The device itself is rather big, but since you might want to put it above the ceiling, this shouldn’t be a problem. The white only light can be an interesting bulb if you are in need for a slightly smaller E14 bulb or just need a dimmable bulb. Generation) 33 Reviews. This one at around 50 Hz und multiples of it, also quite audible – similar to old fashioned manual dimmers. Powerful, long-lasting, and energy-efficient, the Cree BR30 LED outshines all other competition. Min brightness They were only sold in Europe, and you may still have luck on Ebay or Amazon to get them. Hence it isn’t compatible with iConnectHue nor the Hue bridge. PSU, Amazon US/CA: LEDENET Super Bright RGBW strip 5 metres, Amazon Europe: Meanwell 12 Volts 100 Watts LED PSU, Amazon US/CA: Meanwell 12 Volts 100 Watts LED PSU, Amazon DE: Synergy 21 ARGOS outdoor floor spot (you can actually add up to 100 to one FLS-PP! There’s an audible click when turning it on or off that you might like – or not. 470lm / 6,3 W Starter Kit Transition times on the other hand still aren’t the strong suit of Ledvance or former Osram. A common issue with 3rd party lights is the non-ability to change brightness and color temperature simultaneously, but the Livarno Lux lights mastered this perfectly. Color transitions After 6 seconds, it made a click sound and has been found. It reacted perfectly to transition times, so it’s safe to use it with sleep timers. What about Osram Smart+ / Lightify? You may prefer to use them in the kitchen, your bath or the corridor. Amazon US/CA: Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus 2m (4. They are built well in terms of hardware, but in terms of software, they have some issues. This happens when you change the current color, but also comes into play with animations. They also appear as HomeKit device, opposed to the Osram Lightify plugs. The 3A RGB Controller comes in a very handy size and its standby power is in comparison to other similar controllers very low (0,5 W @ 227 V). The power adapter of the Innr Flex Strip is working noiseless, which may be a delight for some Lightstrip+ users as well. Kogeek products are incompatible as well. You probably don’t want to use this light for places where you often are. The device itself is rather big, but since you might want to put it above the ceiling, this shouldn’t be a problem. Ikea produced with its TRÅDFRI E27 filament a solid retro-looking dimmable light. Failed (no/empty Gamut given) All in all, this is one of the best Friends of Hue switches in terms of quality. Then check out Light fixtures for Philips Hue. That said, the highest brightness doesn’t look as full 2400 Lumens, possibly because some light is blocked by the diffusor. It’s also not cheap at all. This probably won’t change. 2700-6500K It passed all tests, could be controlled by timers as well as by switches and reacted immediately. The Hue Play should make your life easier when it comes to light up the surroundings of your TV or monitor. However, the Müller Licht GU10 CT spot fully qualifies for a use in an office or a kitchen for instance. Amazon Europe: 2x Philips Hue E14 White Ambiance, Amazon US/CA: Philips Hue Candelabra E12 White Ambiance The newest member as of 2019 is the Innr E14 color. It currently only seems to be available in Germany. Additionally, at this point, there is no Wemo SDK available and Belkin doesn’t seem to be too interested in making its API public. This means less saturated colors are less bright than with a Hue strip, but saturated colors have about the same brightness. Amazon EU: Müller Licht Smart Switch ), Failed (no color gamut returned) – but correct CT, Stuttering @ low brightness but correct timing, Color gamut and color temperature range is returned and correct, The color temperature shown is the color temperature that is set, The light can handle brightness and color at the same time without issues, Its type can be determined and is correct, The light can handle brightness and color (if supported) at the same time without issues. Stuttering Hue API conformity However, a Hue color light can match this color temperature (just drag & drop this light to another Hue light, and iConnectHue will do the temperature matching for you). Unfortunately this reaction is not always in time and there seems to be a general delay of about 0.5 seconds. The fixture itself is quite light weighted, though its body is partly made of solid metal. Also here, they are only capable of one fade time and therefore can’t orderly process Animations and instant timers. The color lights are around the price of Philips’ color temperature only lights. Many 3rd party lights cannot handle these signals coming in conjunction. This page is always kept up to date. Make sure the cord is facing you when bending to the right, and light is emitting upwards.”. Failed (no color gamut returned, wrong CT) Min brightness In the past, it seems to have been possible to change their firmware to an LL compatible one, but it looks like this isn’t supported any longer. Animations The Livarno Lux GU10 spot, mainly distributed by LIDL, was found immediately and reacted fine to basic commands. This light has a similar color range compared to Philips’ v3 bulbs and manages those quite well in terms of transitions. Amazon US/CA: Philips Hue E27 Starter Kit with 3 Hue Color and Ambiance lights and 1 Hue Smart Button < 0,2 W @ 229 V (0,0 shown) We’ve received a testing device by TCS AG called “Die Versteckdose” or “Hidden Socket”. From the current standpoint, the plug integrates without issues into a Hue system and turns on and off as expected, and quite fast. It seems to work and integrate well into the Hue system, and the price is reasonable. When they are specified at 2700 Kelvin, they will stay there. If you don’t use these things or don’t mind stuttering color transitions, then this light might be for you. Nevertheless, if you’re fine with some delay and don’t want to use it for especially fast running animations (problems occur below 3sec fade time), the MLI Globe 1520lm might fit your needs. The OEEONE LED filament E27 connects immediately and works perfectly with the bridge. Besides the Hue lights, iConnectHue also supports Dresden Elektronik ballasts. Amazon US/CA: Philips Hue E27 Starter Kit with 3 Hue Color and Ambiance lights and 1 Hue Dimmer The Lutron Aurora is supported with iConnectHue 3.7. The bulb provides a nice warm ambient light, though it is quite bright at its lowest brightness. Innr’s products are now available worldwide. When a switch is pressed, or a standard color is selected, the bridge usually sends two commands to a light: A color and lightness. We liked it’s capability of providing low temperature light (1800 K) and low brightness, which gives you the opportunity to use it as a nice ambient light. It wildly jumps between different temperatures when setting one, which makes one believe that it can’t interpret color temperature commands from the Hue bridge properly (Hue bridge V2 version: 1802201122). Kogeek products are incompatible as well. You can see the constant change in different firmware revisions having different company identifiers like “Feibit”, “FeiBit”, “Feibit Inc. co” and even “FeeBit”. It must be at least the 2nd generation, and for egg shaped remotes: Some will work and some won’t. These Chinese controllers are relatively bulky, but they are working quite well with the Hue system. Min brightness The EU version also comes with a dimming switch included! The design is really nice, but you should be aware that the switch is a little larger than a usual European switch/plug cover, hence it will not mix well in conjunction with other switches and plugs. Why would you purchase them? So it’s a bit of a struggle to get there. It provides a very nice and low ambient light as well as a very bright activating one. The color temperature is fixed at 2700 K – we’d love to see that adjustable in the future. All lights are also available in dual-packs, which reduce the price again by around 20%. Quite bright At the back you can find a reset button with an indicator LED and next to that a screw for manually adjusting the minimum brightness, which is great, given the diversity of bulbs you can use it with. It has a high light output of 530 Lumens – which is a bit less than the E27 lights and about the double of the Hue Go or LivingColors – it’s certainly enough to support even bright pictures! Additionally, at this point, there is no Wemo SDK available and Belkin doesn’t seem to be too interested in making its API public. It also includes a temperature sensor, and its temperature can be shown in iConnectHue’s widget. The GE link bulbs are only available in the US, integrate via normal search into the system and appear as dimmable light. They are only a little bit cheaper than Philips’ offerings, and the price alone may not justify losing HomeKit compatibility. If you prefer to screw it on the wall, the housing has a metallic inset just for those screws, which should make it quite rigid, even when you screw it a bit tighter. Müller Licht lights are okay-ish software wise, but they tend to stutter on ANY kind of color changes. All information presented here is offered to give you an orientation. Model This plug integrates perfectly into the Hue system. It looks well manufactured and works perfectly with the bridge. See the FAQ on how to reset them to find them again $99.99 New. But now, as the gen 3 color lights are out, you may want to invest a few dollars more to get color AND more brightness. Amazon US: Friends of Hue Iris. 2200-6500 K Incompatible devices Interesting is the separate ZigBee antenna – so in case you store it behind some blendings, you can still put the antenna in a proper place for the device to work. These are almost spec-identical to the 3rd generation lights, but have a silver text and use 0.5 Watts less. We like its low standby power consumption and its brightness range – from low and comfy to clear and forceful. Since it’s at the ceiling and there’s a housing around it, it’s barely audible. iConnectHue supports both bridge versions, but it’s recommended to purchase the quadratic one. So only lime green and no cyan colors, no deep red. Amazon EU: Samotech SM315 Chord Dimmer They are easy to actuate, their click feedback is good, and the switches can be actuated from almost any point. Animations Amazon US: Living Colors Hue Bloom Amazon US: Cree connected A19 bulb 5000 Kelvin, Amazon CA: Cree connected A19 bulb 2700 Kelvin, Verdict: Super cheap – may fit your usecase. Dimmable, E26 Base. However, these plugs tend to be unreliable: This means that sometimes they are not reachable (solve it by powering all your lights and bridge down, wait some time, then turn them on again, AFTER that plug the plugs again), also sometimes they seem to react strange or not at all when being used e.g. Unfortunately the firmware didn’t give us any identifiers or bulb name and since we found the same properties missing and perceived the almost identical looks as the filament bulbs of OEEONE and Paulmann, we suppose they are made by the same manufacturer. Amazon Europe: E27 Philips Hue Filament globe bulb The lamp is slightly bigger than common Philips Hue lights, probably due to its in-built cooling system, which is definitely required when pushing LED’s to this amount of luminosity. 7,0 W Though we didn’t test that, we trust Ledvance with this number. Amazon EU: Feibit Euro plug They may fit if Hue E14 lights, well, do not fit. Amazon EU: OSRAM Smart Classic E27 Multicolor. THIS PHOTOCELL IS FOR MULTI VOLTAGE (110-277V) STREET & FLOOD LIGHTS Description: The photocontroller is applicable to control the street lighting, garden lighting, passage lighting and doorway lighting automatically in accordance with the ambient natural lighting level, and midnight sleeping … (We tested with firmware version 2.0.0), Amazon Europe: 5 channel RGB CCT lightstrip controller Generation) Paul Neuhaus is a German light producer and also started offering Zigbee compatible lights. PSU Voltage It comes on and off smoothly and can be controlled by Scenes and Animations. During our test though the plug worked fine and we hope it stays that way. Amazon Europe: Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus 1m extension (4. Sudden on/ smooth off Amazon DE: Gira Funk-Wandsend. Passed You may find it hard to install it (you have to care about an inner diffusor, the outer shell and the metal plate you need to screw in in the middle, as well as the thin plastic band around it), and it feels a bit more like another product being transitioned into a Hue light (which it really is). They are compatible with the latest iConnectHue, but there are certain reasons why we wouldn’t recommend them at the moment, for example that they don’t react to all available color modes.

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