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Philips Hue White Ambiance Smart Bulb Starter Kit - Edison Screw E27 $69 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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Ideal wake up light - mimic sunrise and sunset for a natural wake up/go-to-sleep rhythm Wi-Fi controllable smart LED lights with pre-set light recipes to help you energize in the morning, for your child to concentrate and for you to relax and read in the evening
Change your light setting (dimming and pre-set light recipes) with the hue wireless dimmer switch from the comfort of your sofa
Connect the Hue Bridge with two bulbs that fit standard-size table lamps and a dimmer to control the light intensity Grow your system with support for up to 50 lights
Easily expand your lighting system with up to 12 accessories per system sold separately, such as a Hue Tap or Hue Motion Sensor Pair it for automation with your existing Nest or SmartThings system
Control your lights with your voice using Amazon Alexa, Apple Home Kit, or Google Assistant Pair it for home automation with your existing Nest or Samsung SmartThings system and others
You may receive this item either on a white or black packaging for a limited period
Maximum Tap switches per bridge: 25 if no other switches linked; Maximum lights per switch: 10 if not linked to Hue bridge

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  • johnnyg on 12/03/2020 - 11:58

    are these ones better than the mirabella genio?

    The Genio ones don't turn on sometimes at the light switch. There's also a half second delay when you turn on at the switch.

    Also annoying is..if i turn my amazon echo off at the power then i'll have to install it again in the app to operate them by voice.

    • ngengerous on 12/03/2020 - 12:20
      +5

      Philips Hue are the gold standard at the moment. No delay, and almost no issues. Usually more expensive than anything else, but worth it in my opinion.

      • WilhelmBargo on 12/03/2020 - 14:20

        What do use to control it? I've been using Google Home but its fairly delayed

        • zorrt on 12/03/2020 - 15:31
          +1

          That delay is nothing to do with the Hue though. Commands need to be sent to google servers and processed before coming back to your hub.

          Speaking of which, not sure of the time line but google has/will have local processing of common commands which will speeds things up. It may already be enabled on the newer assistant devices and pixel 4?

          • WilhelmBargo on 16/03/2020 - 10:03

            @zorrt: Thanks for the info!

            What do you personally use to control the lights? Just your phone?

            • langthang on 31/03/2020 - 11:14

              @WilhelmBargo: Amazon Alexa

            • zorrt on 31/03/2020 - 19:47

              @WilhelmBargo: Na don't use my phone. Mines run off home assistant + deconz plus combination of Xiaomi light sensor and body sensor to automate, voice using google, and Xiaomi buttons and the hue dimmer for the kids. Mix and matched over the years depending on what's on sale.

    • asa79 on 12/03/2020 - 13:40
      +2

      Yes zigbee no WiFi Chinese tuya server

    • Unotifoso on 12/03/2020 - 15:16

      My Mirabello Genio light always goes offline and stops working, even after a complete reset. And no firmware updates since purchasing a year ago. Hue all the way.

      • ChadHominem on 12/03/2020 - 15:54

        I used to have a genio light but firmware update bricked it lol

        Put me off smart lighting

  • Xizor on 12/03/2020 - 12:08
    +1

    Has been $10 cheaper from memory (missed that deal dangit) but this is quite a good price if you want the bulbs and dimmer.

  • Bigboomboom on 12/03/2020 - 12:15

    Is this worth investing into now that Philips is turning off support for Gen 1? Gen 2 is released 3 years after gen 1 so it may very well have couple of years left?

    • TogTogTogTog on 12/03/2020 - 12:28

      These are Gen II (square box) and apparently future proof but I suspect you'll encounter the same issue in a couple years :P

    • Smigit on 12/03/2020 - 12:28

      Don’t see why not. This is the gen 2 hub and there’s nothing newer out. Even if they release a new hub (they’ve said there’s no plans at this time) it’ll be years before this is depreciated if the gen 1 is anything to go by. You can simply replace the hub too, no need to replace the bulbs which is the main expense.

      • Bigboomboom on 12/03/2020 - 12:31

        I know this is gen 2 but gen 1 is only 3 years older. So in another 3 years you need to replace the hub hypothetically.

        • Smigit on 12/03/2020 - 12:46

          Well there isn’t a gen 3 yet and Phillips have stated one isn’t coming at this time, so you’re looking at more than 3 years. After that the g2 hub was about $60. When the bulbs normally retail for $20-$80 a bulb, and more for specialty ones, the cost of the hubs not that significant unless you never plan to expand beyond the starter kit.

          Even then the G1 hub still works for non cloud based stuff still too, so it’s not immediately useless.

          This kits still a good price if you ignore the hub and factor in the bulbs and switch retail alone.

        • Timm on 12/03/2020 - 12:52

          Gen 2 came out 5 years ago and there are no reports of a new gen coming out.

    • asa79 on 12/03/2020 - 13:44

      The hub change doesn't make any bulbs not work

    • zorrt on 12/03/2020 - 15:36

      I think it's still worth it. Those cheaper brand services can be turned off at any moment too and at this price the hub is pretty much free so you're sorta just paying for the bulb and switch.

  • Lectory LED Lighting on 12/03/2020 - 12:29

    Cheaper than buying the bridge along.

    • jonnys1n on 12/03/2020 - 13:54

      do you need the bridge for this to function?

      • Lectory LED Lighting on 12/03/2020 - 13:57

        This starter pack comes with a Hue bridge, yes you need to plug the bridge on a wifi router to enable smart control.

      • asa79 on 12/03/2020 - 13:58

        Yes zigbee hue hub or smart things etc

      • Chickfilo on 12/03/2020 - 17:21

        The Echo plus or show 10 have zigbee so can act as an alternative if you are in the amazon ecosystem.

  • Timm on 12/03/2020 - 12:50

    Pretty sure that kit comes with 2 bulbs, but the description says "each kit includes four dimmable White Ambiance A60 bulbs".

  • Dex38313 on 12/03/2020 - 13:10
    +8

    $62.10 at bunnings with price beat just got 4

  • asa79 on 12/03/2020 - 13:45
    +1

    Same price as target

  • froodh on 12/03/2020 - 14:02
    +2

    How many OzB'ers do you need to screw in a smart light bulb?
    Four:
    one to order it
    one to check the order is over $49 to qualify for free shipping with out Amazon Prime
    one to go to their parcel locker to collect it
    and one to post about it on OzB

    • froodh on 12/03/2020 - 14:04
      +2

      Plus one more (JV) to comment about the post

    • Lucille Bluth on 12/03/2020 - 15:56
      +1

      It is now $39 to qualify for free shipping on eligible items without Prime

  • belesci on 12/03/2020 - 14:17

    Does this work with smart things?

  • Nuggets on 12/03/2020 - 14:22
    +1

    My remote stopped working and I contacted Amazon. They sent me an entire new kit… Now I have a bridge that I have no need for.

    • Lectory LED Lighting on 12/03/2020 - 15:38

      you can save it for a future upgrade, let's say if you have over 50 bulbs you will need that extra bridge.

    • shivaussie on 12/03/2020 - 17:40

      Did u contact within 30 days? I too am experiencing some problem with my dimmer switch

      • Nuggets on 12/03/2020 - 21:43

        No, I had to set up a chat manually rather than through the returns window.

        Basically it still worked but chewed through batteries really quick. I put a brand new battery in after the first one ran out within 6 months, and a couple of days later it was dead as a doornail.

    • Smigit on 12/03/2020 - 18:53

      Last yeah I threw one on eBay and got $50 or $55 for it, for what it’s worth.

    • impoze on 12/03/2020 - 21:34

      you can sell the bridges for $30+ on marketplace

  • AustriaBargain on 12/03/2020 - 15:02

    I guess I'll be going to Target to refund the ones I already bought then..

    • AustriaBargain on 12/03/2020 - 17:11

      Is a trip to Target worth saving $97 to return three of these kits?

  • Eatoff on 12/03/2020 - 15:19

    Great deal, bought a few to replace my WiFi lights. Was looking at the IKEA lights the last couple days, and this is a better price

  • kytosol on 12/03/2020 - 16:03
    +4

    When ordering this, it switched back to $149 and I had to cancel. Any tips?

    • evolution-flip on 12/03/2020 - 16:07
      +1

      Same :(

      • Saruname on 12/03/2020 - 16:12
        +1

        same as well. Is there a way around this?

    • r0nmac on 12/03/2020 - 16:15
      +1

      same :(

    • Timm on 12/03/2020 - 16:16

      Deal's expired. It's $149 for me now.

      • kytosol on 12/03/2020 - 16:53

        awww dang.

  • Dex38313 on 12/03/2020 - 16:20
    +2

    Bunnings still price matching off my picture on my phone $62.10 for me per box

    • LittleTicket on 12/03/2020 - 18:48

      Can you post the picture please?

  • Srey on 12/03/2020 - 16:30

    Damn, have been hanging out for something like this, want a couple of bulbs and another dimmer.

  • LittleTicket on 12/03/2020 - 22:52

    Can somebody please post a picture of the amazon pricing OR their Bunnings receipt please?

    • gibspmuh on 13/03/2020 - 04:49
      +1

      Target still has the same bundle for $69 - https://www.target.com.au/p/philips-hue-white-ambiance-a19-s… - pretty limited stock but may be useful for price match purposes.

      • LittleTicket on 13/03/2020 - 08:15

        Thanks mate but I heard it’s hit and miss as it’s a clearance item

      • tongheitai on 13/03/2020 - 23:14

        Thx for the link. Just got price beat from bunnings for $62.10👍🏻

        • Niffer on 14/03/2020 - 13:43

          Which one? Coburg North Bunnings knocked me back

  • wendellX on 31/03/2020 - 09:39

    This is available again for $69

  • yolow on 31/03/2020 - 10:06
    Merged from Philips Hue White Ambiance Smart Bulb Starter Kit - Edison Screw E27 $69 Delivered @ Amazon AU

    Phillips has dropped the price on this starter kit.

    Enjoy!

    • Surrealblank on 31/03/2020 - 10:14

      can the switch work with other smart bulbs or just philips

      • yolow on 31/03/2020 - 10:15

        Only Phillips ecosystems

      • bargaino on 31/03/2020 - 11:05

        In theory with other zigbee systems, but you need app support.

    • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2020 - 10:15

      Ordered. Finally, I jumped on the bandwagon.

    • Stormwalker on 31/03/2020 - 10:26

      Showing as $139 for me?

      • yolow on 01/04/2020 - 07:20

        It is showing $69 again now. :)

    • ven041 on 31/03/2020 - 10:27

      Coming up as $139 for me :(

    • yolow on 31/03/2020 - 10:33

      I guess it has been Ozbargained out. I've expired the deal now.

    • Hargain Bunter on 31/03/2020 - 10:40

      That was quick!

    • Srey on 31/03/2020 - 10:50

      Woohoo! I finally got on one!

      Missed the last few but stoked I got this, cheapest way to get a dimmer and a couple of bulbs.

      Thanks OP!

  • kendo on 01/04/2020 - 19:43

    Back in stock now

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