Philips Hue Bridge $59 Delivered (RRP $99) @ Optus Smart Spaces

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iWan on 26/09/2023 - 19:28 smartspaces.optus.com.au (449 clicks)
Last edited 26/09/2023 - 19:56 by 1 other user

Other products also at solid prices.

I got Officeworks to price beat by 5% on the bridge and the 2m strip below, both for $133.

Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus Base V4 2 metre: $81 (RRP $149): https://www.smartspaces.optus.com.au/smart-devices/smart-lig…

Thx to comments for Amazon and Bunnings same price. Bunnings stock was limited in Melbourne South Eastern Suburbs for me when shopping around.

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  albosbudget on 26/09/2023 - 19:32

  +1

  $59 at Amazon and Bunnings too.

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  cheapdoodau on 26/09/2023 - 20:08

  +8

  PSA - it seems Phillips has changed their TOS forcing users to sign up to an online account(and harvest your data)

  It may not matter to you but FYI

  https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2023/09/22/philips-hue-fo…

  Seems dumb you need an online account to control your lights

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    jeeg on 26/09/2023 - 20:59

    if we disable internet access to the hue bridge via the router, does this solve the issues somewhat?

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    jv on 26/09/2023 - 21:23

    +2

    Seems dumb you need an online account to control your lights

    You worried about Russian hackers accessing your lights?

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      cheapdoodau on 26/09/2023 - 22:36

      the lights are listening :tinfoilhat:

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        Bubbleshark on 26/09/2023 - 22:46

        +1

        You get the tinfoil hat and the whole spaceship

        https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2020/06/14/how-to-u…

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      SolitaryMan on 27/09/2023 - 16:02

      +1

      You’re going about your daily business when suddenly everything turns red.

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    asa79 on 27/09/2023 - 01:49

    Doesn't stop the lights still working when internet is down

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  jj8aus on 26/09/2023 - 20:10

  Does anyone have links to the Amazon at that price for the light strip? Or do I have to request a price match?

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  LambChop on 26/09/2023 - 20:12

  +3

  I use Google products, so have pretty much said goodbye to privacy, but those using Philips Hue may want to read the following article regarding upcoming changes to their policy on user data:

  Philips Hue will force users to upload their data to Hue cloud

  Ha, looks like @cheapdoodau beat me to it.

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    Muten-Roshi on 26/09/2023 - 20:37

    Have there been any workarounds, hacks etc.?

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      LambChop on 26/09/2023 - 20:48

      +2

      Sorry, mate, I'm the wrong person to ask about Philips Hue.

      There are home automation groups on Reddit, so I'd start there, if I were you.

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      jj8aus on 26/09/2023 - 21:02

      +1

      You can connect hue lights to 3rd party zigbee gear and use with home assistant I’ve read.

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        Muten-Roshi on 26/09/2023 - 21:12

        Thanks to both of you, I'll keep an eye out.
        Originally went with Hue to make set up and operation simple but now it looks like it's more trouble than it's worth.

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  greenie4242 on 27/09/2023 - 22:33

  Phillips have altered the deal.
  Pray they don't alter it any further.

  https://youtu.be/vR2j-r3pmng

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    KangaDrew on 29/09/2023 - 16:12

    Every Hue owner needs to spam this company with complaints over this complete and utter dumbfu**ery. 🤬

    https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/contact-form

    *edit: further reading here

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  garybath on 29/09/2023 - 14:29

  +1

  Thanks for posting. Picked up a Colour Ambiance 1100 for $59 which is good price and final one I need for new pendants.

  I stupidly ordered the 1600 on Officeworks sale however they are too long for most pendant lights.