Is Philips hue being discontinued?
The company has announced that starting in April 2020, they will be discontinuing support for the first-gen Hue Bridge. After April 2020 no software updates will be made available for the Hue Bridge v1 and compatibility with our online services will be terminated at that time.
Why are GU10 bulbs bad?
The higher powered GU10 LEDs do not really have enough surface area on their heat sinks to adequately dissipate the heat away from the LEDs. The built-in driver produces heat too adding to the overall temperature that both the driver and the LED are subject to leading to a reduction in lifetime. Double trouble.
Are hue GU10 bright enough?
To achieve this brightness, one option is to use 4 – 6 bulbs at 800 lumens each. Some Philips Hue lights can provide up to 3,000 lumens per fixture – so in this case, you would only need 2….How bright are the Philips Hue bulbs?
| Philips Hue Bulb | Brightness (Lumens) |
|---|---|
| Hue GU10 (Spotlights) White And Color | 400 Lumens |
Does Philips hue work with any bulb?
Hue bulbs are like regular lightbulbs – they will screw into pretty much any light fitting or lamp in your home. The good news is that there’s a range of sizes and shapes for screwing your bulb in. In the US you can pick up A21, E26, E12, BR30 and PAR16 screw-in bulbs and GU10 bulbs for your spotlights.
Why are Philips Hue lights so expensive?
In terms of what makes Philips Hue bulbs ‘so expensive’: They are all LED, whilst some bulbs you can pick up still won’t be LED. LEDs are more efficient – so you’ll be saving running costs on a smart Hue bulb (which is LED) compared to a halogen bulb.
What is the latest version of Philips Hue?
The newer updated bulb is version 3.1 or Gen 4. The main differences between Philips Hue Gen 3 and Philips Hue Gen 4: Philips Hue Gen 3 was introduced on the market in October, 2016 while Philips Hue Gen 4 — in December, 2017.
Why do GU10 bulbs explode?
They contain high pressure (up to 15x Atmospheric) inert gas inside a capsule bulb that is then contained inside an exterior glass casement. a) Like ALL halogen bulbs, including R7S styles, G9 and GU10 etc the bulb cannot be touched by hand. In turn this can cause the bulb to shatter.
Can I replace GU10 halogen with LED?
Most non-dimmable GU10 Halogen bulbs can be easily replaced with an equivalent GU10 LED as electrical current conversion happens at the bulb.
Is Hue GU10 standard size?
From my experience Hue bulbs are 7cm long, standard LED GU10 are 5cm long.
What wattage is hue GU10?
7 Watt
Philips HUE LED Ambiance White & Color GU10 5,7 Watt 6500 Kelvin 350 Lumen.
Can I use Philips WiZ with Hue?
WiZ uses Wi-Fi to connect to the internet, and do not require a hub or bridge. Philips Hue bulbs require a hub or Bluetooth. WiZ uses its own app and is not compatible with Philips Hue.
Do Ikea bulbs work with Hue?
Yes, you can use the IKEA smart lighting products together with the Philips Hue Bridge.
What can I do with Philips Hue?
Waking up can be tough, especially on dark winter mornings. With Philips Hue lights, you can mimic the sunrise to help you wake up more naturally, or select a reddish hue to relax you into sleep. Use the Philips Hue app like an alarm clock to program regular wake-up and bed times.
Is the Philips Hue go bright enough?
The Hue Go is pretty versatile in this respect. It only puts out around 300 lumens, but it’s bright enough to cast some neat ambient light. The $100 Iris is meant mostly for casting light onto a wall to create a cool ambiance of sorts.
Is the Philips Hue an Energy Star?
The certification, which Philips plans to detail at the ENERGY STAR Products Partner Meeting, makes the company’s Hue platform one of the first connected lighting systems to qualify not only for ENERGY STAR’s badge of approval, but utility subsidies that could make upgrading to smart bulbs considerably cheaper.
Do Philips Hue bulbs work in ceiling fans?
With this new bulb, Philips Hue lights can now be used in 80% of the average household’s light sockets. This candle-size bulb will let you add ceiling fan lights, night lights and more to your Philips Hue network to control as part of your smart home.