Philips Hue A60 B22 Bluetooth White Starter Kit (2x Bulb + Hub) $70.99 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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sumyungguy on 06/12/2022 - 16:10 amazon.com.au (542 clicks)
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A little cheaper than the last Amazon post @ $85.99.

I've used lighting from Hue, LIFX, Cygnett & SmartThings. I'm going forward with HomeKit and have Hue items for two reasons:
1. they make a 1600 lumen bulb which is great for outdoors;
2. I'm using their GU10 bulbs to replace some 12V MR16 and the narrow beam angle is appealing.

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  Hargain Bunter on 06/12/2022 - 16:43

  I'm using their GU10 bulbs to replace some 12V MR16

  I assume you’re replacing the whole fitting?

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  sumyungguy on 06/12/2022 - 16:49

  My trusty electrician ;) is replacing the transformer and 12V tail with a GU10 240V lamp holder. The MR16 lamp holder can be retained.

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    Hargain Bunter on 06/12/2022 - 16:58

    Nice, thanks for your reply!

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  NeggerOfDeals on 06/12/2022 - 16:51

  GU10s are so damn expensive. The house I bought has 16 fittings I need to fill. Is there a cheaper way for this that you've found, OP?

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    sumyungguy on 06/12/2022 - 16:57

    Everything Hue is super-expensive. I managed to get a 2-pack of GU10 White Ambiance for $48.02 (Amazon UK). I'm only replacing two that illuminate my dining table, hoping to deploy adaptive lighting. My ceilings are 3.3m with 38 degree MR16 (Philips LED). There seem to be hardly any smart LED narrow-beam options. I believe the GU10 have a 38 degree beam angle.

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    haz on 06/12/2022 - 16:59

    +2

    Cheaper way is to buy the TRÅDFRI bulbs from Ikea as they are compatible with Philips Hue Bridge.

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  User210686 on 06/12/2022 - 17:51

  Does one need this hub/bridge to control Hue branded bulbs from the mobile app?

  I bought a normal smart bulb from bunnings and all I had to do was install an app and no hub was required, so today I bought two of these Hue bulbs. Maybe I will have to get this set.

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    sumyungguy on 06/12/2022 - 17:58

    Yep, these have Bluetooth so can connect without the bridge.

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      User210686 on 06/12/2022 - 18:08

      Thanks. I also googled and found this article whether you should get the bridge. Without the bridge I cannot remotely control the lights while I'm away, which really sucks because other smart bulbs sold at bunnings can be controlled remotely and not restricted by the Bluetooth signal range.

      https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/products/smart-light-acces….

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        sumyungguy on 06/12/2022 - 18:14

        +1

        I entered the Hue ecosystem by picking up a bridge for $19 at Cashies. You can pick them up on Gumtree and Marketplace as many people seem to collect spares along the way. The bridge allows HomeKit integration which is my preferred platform. LIFX bulbs don't need a bridge/hub and integrate seamlessly with HomeKit. But there's a vast range Hue products which makes for plenty of future retail consumption.

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          Moondog on 06/12/2022 - 20:51

          +1

          @sumyungguy: I've tried a bunch of different smartbulbs and Hues are by far the best. Lifx has very nice hardware, but their connectivity sucks as does their app. The company is also I think in some financial trouble so they could very quickly turn into a paperweight. I would definitely buy the bridge, people often buy the kits (which are often on sale) and get rid of the bridge either they already have one.

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            Tamagotchi Breeder on 06/12/2022 - 22:29

            +2

            @Moondog: I second this, I've tried a number of other cheaper smart light brands, but ended up replacing most of them with Hue and wearing the cost.

            The cheaper ones would flicker during off-peak, 50hz signal insertion from our local power station (felt like I was at a 90s rave). And the smart connectivity would randomly drop out and require a resync with the app or a manual power cycle because it had completely lost sync with their respective apps.

            My HUE lights have been flawless, no flickering, very responsive, don't lose sync.
            Every time I save enough, I swap out my cheaper ones with HUE, worth every cent IMHO.

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              sumyungguy on 06/12/2022 - 23:23

              @Tamagotchi Breeder: I have seven LIFX and four Hue (so far). Haven't had any of those issues with the LIFX but I'm running four Airport routers. I'm planning to get more Hue in the years ahead - I like that there's a vast catalogue of products. Hue Go would be awesome if it ever supports AirPlay. But I kind of agree with Amazon reviewer who suggests LIFX have some pros.

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              r0nmac on 07/12/2022 - 10:48

              @Tamagotchi Breeder: Very true.
              I use those flickers (they happen exactly on hour marks) as pseudo-alarms.
              My Hue system has been flawless from day 1. 4 years now, but getting expy.

              I will wait and watch as Thread/Matter comes around.

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        Astronaut Joe on 07/12/2022 - 09:40

        +1

        which really sucks because other smart bulbs sold at bunnings can be controlled remotely

        All these other smart bulbs use a cloud-based app to control the lights. The Hue bridge operates completely locally - no cloud or external servers required. The Hue app provides the functionality to optionally connect to your bridge externally if you want, but obviously you need the bridge to do it.