Philips expands iOS-connected Hue smart bulbs with chandelier E14 light socket sizes
More than 80 percent of light fittings found in common households are now supported by Philips Hue connected lighting, thanks to the launch of new E14 candle/chandelier-sized sockets, in both multi-color and white ambiance versions.
The new Philips Hue E14 candle bulb is a 40-watt equivalent -- 470 lumen at 4,000 kelvin. Like other Hue bulbs, it is compatible with Apple's HomeKit smart home platform via a connected bridge.
The Hue bulbs also tie into Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Next, and Samsung SmartThings. And the open Hue platform allows interoperability with more than 600 apps, products and platforms from other brands and developers.
The new E14 bulbs will launch in Europe by the end of April priced starting at 34.95 euros for the ambient white bulbs. They are also scheduled to arrive in North America later this year, though pricing has not yet been announced. Philips also did not disclose how much the multi-color bulbs will cost.
The new bulb joins existing products from Hue sized for sockets E26, A19/E27, B22, GU-10 spot light, and BR30.
"The candle has been one of the most requested products by Philips Hue customers," said Sridhar Kumaraswamy, business leader for connected home systems at Philips Lighting. "We've spent time ensuring it is of the highest quality and available in both white ambiance and white and color ambiance. It is an important next step to ensure seamless integration in all rooms, giving you the freedom to personalize lighting throughout your home."
The new Philips Hue E14 candle bulb is a 40-watt equivalent -- 470 lumen at 4,000 kelvin. Like other Hue bulbs, it is compatible with Apple's HomeKit smart home platform via a connected bridge.
The Hue bulbs also tie into Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Next, and Samsung SmartThings. And the open Hue platform allows interoperability with more than 600 apps, products and platforms from other brands and developers.
The new E14 bulbs will launch in Europe by the end of April priced starting at 34.95 euros for the ambient white bulbs. They are also scheduled to arrive in North America later this year, though pricing has not yet been announced. Philips also did not disclose how much the multi-color bulbs will cost.
The new bulb joins existing products from Hue sized for sockets E26, A19/E27, B22, GU-10 spot light, and BR30.
"The candle has been one of the most requested products by Philips Hue customers," said Sridhar Kumaraswamy, business leader for connected home systems at Philips Lighting. "We've spent time ensuring it is of the highest quality and available in both white ambiance and white and color ambiance. It is an important next step to ensure seamless integration in all rooms, giving you the freedom to personalize lighting throughout your home."
Comments
$99 for an Apple Pencil! Give me a break! Does the same thing a 50¢ pencil can do.
$699 for an iPhone!!! Give me a break! Does the same thing a $20 flip phone does.
It should be noted that Philips a European company has already indicated this will also be available to flat-earthers aka Yankees.
Love my Hues. White light is soooo boring
Since mist my my desk and readingvlamps take small small base bulbs, I've been unable to use Hues. Until now.
Excited!
Im pretty much only using Hue for color. Lutron handles
Your comment is just as stupid.
This is an LED lightbulb that contains a Wifi receiver, bluetooth, circuitry, and supports the homekit platform, can be controlled remotely and locally by phone or Siri, and be setup with IFFFT (if I leave the house, shut the lights), can be setup with scenes, the list goes on.
Oh wait, I'm replying to sog35, so joke's on me.
Owning pretend pieces of a pretend person tho, that just sounds crazy to me.
http://venturebeat.com/2012/12/05/europe-fines-philips-lg-and-samsung-1-9-billion-in-antitrust-sting-on-crt-tvs/
https://phys.org/news/2014-09-eu-fines-samsung-philips-smartcard.html
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/eu-fines-samsung-philips-and-infineon-over-smartcard-chip-cartel-586571
His axe isn't gonna grind itself.