Philips debuting large filament HomeKit bulbs, other updates in September

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A new leak indicates that Philips is set to debut new HomeKit-compatible Hue products -- including ones with large filament bulbs -- as soon as September.

Credit: Hueblog
Credit: Hueblog


The electronics company unveiled new HomeKit-enabled products at CES 2020, and again in June 2020. But German tech site Hueblog says that Philips has more to come later in 2020.

According to Hueblog, Philips will announce two large filament bulbs with an E27 base: a 12.5-centimeter Giant Blog and a 7.2-centimeter Giant Edison bulb. Both will have LEDs similar to existing large filament bulbs, which means users should expect a color temperature of 2,100 Kelvin and maximum brightness of 550 lumens.

The smart light maker will also debut a new teardrop-shaped Philips Hue White E14 "Luster" bulb available in white with a fixed color temperature of 2,700 Kelvin.

Hueblog is also expecting Philips to update several E14 candle lamp models with Bluetooth connectivity, and the Philips Hue Iris desk lamp with new color and control options. Finally, the site predicts that a black version of the Hue Ensis pendant light is also over the horizon.

The tech site suggests that the new Hue products will arrive in the fall of 2020, possibly as soon as September.

Philips already has several filament-style bulbs in its product lineup, though with different bases and sizes. That includes Standard, Edison and Globe bulbs, which are all HomeKit-compatible.

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  • Reply 1 of 12
    GeorgeBMacgeorgebmac Posts: 11,421member
    Not sure if these bulbs are HomeKit compatible or if they connect to a hub that is HomeKit compatible.

    The article suggests that the bulbs themselves connect directly to HomeKit.   But previous articles have suggested the same and it turned out it was the hub that was compatible rather than the bulbs themselves.
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  • Reply 2 of 12
    pscooter63pscooter63 Posts: 1,083member
    What has me on the sidelines still is more wattage.  I need a 75-100 watt equivalent, not 60. 
    mobirdrazorpitbonobobStrangeDays
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  • Reply 3 of 12
    macxpressmacxpress Posts: 5,979member
    GeorgeBMac said:
    Not sure if these bulbs are HomeKit compatible or if they connect to a hub that is HomeKit compatible.

    The article suggests that the bulbs themselves connect directly to HomeKit.   But previous articles have suggested the same and it turned out it was the hub that was compatible rather than the bulbs themselves.

    As with most Phillips products, it should require the bridge to function. I already have the bridge for the Hue products so no biggie for me but I can see it being a deal breaker for some yes. The Hue Bridge is what ties all of the Phillips products together.

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  • Reply 4 of 12
    JinTechjintech Posts: 1,092member
    macxpress said:
    GeorgeBMac said:
    Not sure if these bulbs are HomeKit compatible or if they connect to a hub that is HomeKit compatible.

    The article suggests that the bulbs themselves connect directly to HomeKit.   But previous articles have suggested the same and it turned out it was the hub that was compatible rather than the bulbs themselves.

    As with most Phillips products, it should require the bridge to function. I already have the bridge for the Hue products so no biggie for me but I can see it being a deal breaker for some yes. The Hue Bridge is what ties all of the Phillips products together.

    And with that being said, my Hue products work wonderfully with HomeKit.
    lolliver
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  • Reply 5 of 12
    iOS_Guy80ios_guy80 Posts: 948member
    Been using this system for over three years. Hands-down, no discussion, the best smart lighting system available.
    JinTechlolliverStrangeDaysseanjjony0
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  • Reply 6 of 12
    razorpitrazorpit Posts: 1,796member
    pscooter63 said:
    What has me on the sidelines still is more wattage.  I need a 75-100 watt equivalent, not 60. 
    I agreed. I love them but even with three of them in one room it's sometimes not enough.
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  • Reply 7 of 12
    cecil4444cecil4444 Posts: 34member
    GeorgeBMac said:
    Not sure if these bulbs are HomeKit compatible or if they connect to a hub that is HomeKit compatible.

    The article suggests that the bulbs themselves connect directly to HomeKit.   But previous articles have suggested the same and it turned out it was the hub that was compatible rather than the bulbs themselves.
    Earlier Hue products required the Hue Bridge hub but more recent ones do not. I assume these will follow that trend of working both with or without the hub.
    lolliverStrangeDays
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  • Reply 8 of 12
    dysamoriadysamoria Posts: 3,430member
    I find those filament LEDs curious; haven’t investigated the tech yet.

    I can’t see a situation where I’m buying all this home automation stuff, though. Not in my budget.
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  • Reply 9 of 12
    flydogflydog Posts: 1,145member
    Not sure if these bulbs are HomeKit compatible or if they connect to a hub that is HomeKit compatible.

    The article suggests that the bulbs themselves connect directly to HomeKit.   But previous articles have suggested the same and it turned out it was the hub that was compatible rather than the bulbs themselves.
    What part of the article suggests that they connect directly to HomeKit?
    edited August 2020
    watto_cobra
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  • Reply 10 of 12
    chasmchasm Posts: 3,724member
    pscooter63 said:
    What has me on the sidelines still is more wattage.  I need a 75-100 watt equivalent, not 60. 
    These are "atmosphere" lights, not reading lamps.

    Their aim -- as illustrated by the photo in the article -- is to create a soft warm glow to supplement more direct lights in places where they might be needed. Next you'll be complaining about why hasn't someone invented more powerful, brighter candles. :lol: 
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  • Reply 11 of 12
    StrangeDaysstrangedays Posts: 13,171member
    pscooter63 said:
    What has me on the sidelines still is more wattage.  I need a 75-100 watt equivalent, not 60. 
    Agreed. I have a many Hue lights but I can’t replace all of my bulbs because I need 1600 lumens, which I have with non-smart LED bulbs. 
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  • Reply 12 of 12
    StrangeDaysstrangedays Posts: 13,171member
    chasm said:
    pscooter63 said:
    What has me on the sidelines still is more wattage.  I need a 75-100 watt equivalent, not 60. 
    These are "atmosphere" lights, not reading lamps.

    Their aim -- as illustrated by the photo in the article -- is to create a soft warm glow to supplement more direct lights in places where they might be needed. Next you'll be complaining about why hasn't someone invented more powerful, brighter candles. :lol: 
    But why is that the only targeted use case of the most popular smart lighting solution in the world? Why not also bright bulbs?
    razorpitjony0
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