Philips Hue Review: White and Color Ambience Smart Bulb
By Naila Syifa
Updated September 2023
If you're looking to upgrade your home's lighting system, the Philips Hue may be on your consideration. The brand is notorious for its high-quality lighting that is both energy-efficient and long-lasting.
One of the most recommended products within the Philips Hue smart lighting line is the White and Color Ambiance A19 Smart Light Bulb. At a price of $25.99, this smart bulb is quite affordable and offers a range of features to enhance your living space.
In this review, we'll take a closer look at the technical specs, connectivity, and features of the Philips Hue Smart Bulb A19.
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Smart Bulb
Premium Features
✓ 16M colors, dimming, color temperature 2000-6500K
✓ Sync with media, schedule, remote access
✓ Bluetooth and Zigbee
✓ Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Cortana
#1 Technical Specs
Philips Hue Smart Bulb
The Philips Hue Smart Bulb A19 is a LED bulb that produces up to 800 lumens of light output. It has a color temperature range of 2000K to 6500K, so you can adjust the color temperature of the light to suit your mood or activity.
One of the standout features of the Philips Hue Smart Bulb A19 is its color accuracy. It has a color rendering index (CRI) of 80, which means it can accurately reproduce colors in your home. This is particularly important if you use your lighting system for tasks that require color accuracy, such as painting or crafting.
The bulb is energy-efficient with a low wattage of 9.5 W. It also has a long lifespan of up to 25,000 hours, which means it will last for years before needing to be replaced. If there is something wrong with the bulb, Philips Hue also offers a 3-year warranty to guarantee your satisfaction with the product.
#2 Connectivity
Philips Hue Smart Bulb
The Philips Hue Smart Bulb A19 supports two connectivity protocols: Bluetooth and Zigbee.
Connection via Bluetooth means you can control the smart bulbs directly from the Philips Hue Bluetooth app on your iOS and Android devices without the need for a hub. However, this method supports limited features and away-from-home control is not possible. It also only supports integration with Alexa and Google Assistant. Additionally, you can control only up to 10 bulbs maximum.
If you want to control up to 50 smart lights remotely outside home and access more advanced features, you need to connect the bulbs to the Philips Hue Bridge which supports Zigbee. This will also allow you to connect the bulb with more smart home ecosystems including Apple HomeKit and Microsoft Cortana.
However, the Philips Hue Bridge is sold separately, so you will need to pay an additional cost if you want to access the full range of features that the Philips Hue Smart Bulb A19 has to offer.
#3 Features
Philips Hue Smart Bulb
The Philips Hue Smart Bulb A19 can be controlled via the app or voice assistant. In the app, you can choose from 16 million shades of dimmable, warm-to-cool white, and color light. Other than merely turning on and off the lights, you can also dim and brighten them, set scenes, and set timers.
If you have the Philips Hue Bridge, you can access more features, including setting schedules, remote control away from home, and integration with other Hue accessories (such as a smart plug, smart button, or motion sensor).
Another additional benefit that the Philips Hue Smart Bulb A19 offers when paired with the bridge is its ability to sync with movies, music, and games. Using the Hue Sync app, you can synchronize your lights with the audio and video on your TV or computer. Philips Hue and Spotify integration is also available for your lights to react to music playing from the Spotify app. This feature creates an immersive experience that enhances your viewing and listening pleasure.
Final Thoughts
Philips Hue Smart Bulb
Philips Hue Smart Bulb A19 is an excellent pick for anyone looking to upgrade their home's lighting system. The extensive color choices and wide range of features make it worth considering. You also have two connectivity options that allow flexibility and suitability with your needs and budget.
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