How do you know the "Read" scene is 2700K / warm white like an old incandescent light? I have my default one as "Bright", so is that not 2700K / warm white? Thanks!
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Philips Hue Discussion
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How do you know the "Read" scene is 2700K / warm white like an old incandescent light? I have my default one as "Bright", so is that not 2700K / warm white? Thanks!
Looking, I would say you're right with Bright at 2700.
I have not seen an exact setting but here is my guess after misspeaking above. Relax-2200, Bright-2700, Read-3000. Guessing though. I will say our default is Bright and not Read like I said.
If the Wi-Fi that your smartphone is connecting to is on the same subnet as the ethernet connection, then it'll probably work.
Colour temperature of the White Ambiance bulbs can be set by third party HomeKit apps. I've been able to control it with Elgato Eve and Koogeek Home.
Good to know. Trying to keep it simple I have only used the Home app and the vendor related apps.
Same here. It just happens to be that I only have Elgato, Koogeek, and Philips products for my HK setup.
why do gu10 hue bulbs look entirely different to the other fitting bulbs? the others are like they have ice cream on them, big coloured tops whereas gu10 ones are completely flat. does that affect what they look like?
Regular GU10 bulbs are supposed to look like that because they are multifaceted reflector lamps.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multifaceted_reflector
Philips is just following the standard form for the GU10 version of Hue lamps. It wouldn't make sense otherwise.
Recently picked up a Philips Hue starter kit (hub + 4 white ambience A19 bulbs) and two flood type white ambience bulbs.
Jury is still out on my overall opinion.
As far as doing what they advertise they score a solid 8 out of 10 across the board. They are impressively fast to respond to Siri, Home App and Hue App commands, just as fast as flipping a switch. Its great to be able to work with a cool light and relax in a nice warm light. They are dimmable so even light fixtures and switches that are difficult to dim, it takes care off. Siri + HomeKit is just great, only regret is not buying into Apples HomeKit solution sooner.
My personal negatives. I hate the ethernet only hub. I disconnected the AppleTV from ethernet because I don't want to buy a bridge.
Homes, especially modern homes just aren't set up from lights that are always on. People (myself included) naturally turn off switches when walking out of a room. No power means unresponsive bulb. Plus in counter intuitive for guest to turn off a light, turn it back on (to get light) then leave it on...lol.
I didn't think it would be an issue but I don't like needing my device on me to turn on lights. This is an issue I'm REALLY hoping the HomePod will solve. If I had a central device that could receive my Hey Siri commands that would be perfect (I don't want an Alexa.....not just yet anyway).
Overall I recommend the Philips Hue however only after very careful consideration where you'll be using it. For me I'm going to buy some HomeKit switches in combination with my own bulbs. And use the Philips for lamps without switches or areas that I want to lights with adjustable temps.
Which HomeKit switches would you guys recommend? I need 2 3-way switches and 3 normal switches.
EDIT : Although against local code I'm going to keep the Philips in my kitchen, wire them hot and put the Philips remote in place of the switch. I know I know it could be dangerous but I really watch the adjustable color temp there.
Jury is still out on my overall opinion.
As far as doing what they advertise they score a solid 8 out of 10 across the board. They are impressively fast to respond to Siri, Home App and Hue App commands, just as fast as flipping a switch. Its great to be able to work with a cool light and relax in a nice warm light. They are dimmable so even light fixtures and switches that are difficult to dim, it takes care off. Siri + HomeKit is just great, only regret is not buying into Apples HomeKit solution sooner.
My personal negatives. I hate the ethernet only hub. I disconnected the AppleTV from ethernet because I don't want to buy a bridge.
Homes, especially modern homes just aren't set up from lights that are always on. People (myself included) naturally turn off switches when walking out of a room. No power means unresponsive bulb. Plus in counter intuitive for guest to turn off a light, turn it back on (to get light) then leave it on...lol.
I didn't think it would be an issue but I don't like needing my device on me to turn on lights. This is an issue I'm REALLY hoping the HomePod will solve. If I had a central device that could receive my Hey Siri commands that would be perfect (I don't want an Alexa.....not just yet anyway).
Overall I recommend the Philips Hue however only after very careful consideration where you'll be using it. For me I'm going to buy some HomeKit switches in combination with my own bulbs. And use the Philips for lamps without switches or areas that I want to lights with adjustable temps.
Which HomeKit switches would you guys recommend? I need 2 3-way switches and 3 normal switches.
EDIT : Although against local code I'm going to keep the Philips in my kitchen, wire them hot and put the Philips remote in place of the switch. I know I know it could be dangerous but I really watch the adjustable color temp there.
Local code prohibits that? Essentially you're just closing the circuit to remain on. No different than an outlet thats always hot.
Codes vary depending on location and like many a lot don't make much sense. For example, with new air conditioners they require locking caps on the ports a technician would connect their gauges for testing. This is to prevent people from breathing the fumes in an attempt to get high. As if kids have trouble finding a way to get high.
In the case of lights I'm talking about it applies to ceiling mounted lights (not outlets) where there could be the assumption the power is off when it is not.
IMO its all Darwinian Theory to me, survival of the fittest.
Do you have the Hue remote mounted? Does it just fit in a normal switch? Need any other accessories or anything?
ah thanks, i know nothing about them and didnt realise the different connector was because of different typed lamps. does it make much of a difference to the lighting?
GU10 bulbs are directional in nature, suited for spotlights rather than general room lighting.
am i right in seeing that philips don't seem to make the basic white bulbs in gu10, only the ambient and the ambient and colour ones?
That seems to be the case. Neither candle-style E14 nor GU10 come in White versions.
thanks. however i notice that ikea do a GU10 plain white smart bulb for 12 quid and google says they are compatible.
HomeKit support has not been added to Ikea's smart lighting just yet. It's been announced last month, but the actual update has been pushed back.
from what ive read, they don't work with homekit (yet) but they do work with the Philips app.
I’ve noticed that since this update my Philips devices don’t respond in apple home when I am off my wireless network
Has any else come across this issue?