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Philips Hue FAQ

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    #1622
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users Posts: 26,558 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    another quick newbie question from me. So I got my starter pack yesterday but the thing is my new home doesn't have fixed line broadband yet, I'm using a mix of phone hotspots and MiFi's will the hue's work ok on a MiFi if it's constantly broadcasting a network (i.e. plugged into a wall and set not to shut down to power save).

    I do realise it was a little silly buying them without fixed broadband but in fairness it's a temporary solution and the hue were half price :pac:


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    #1623
    Brian017
    Registered Users Posts: 2,894 ✭✭✭Brian017


    Creamy Goodness wrote: »
    another quick newbie question from me. So I got my starter pack yesterday but the thing is my new home doesn't have fixed line broadband yet, I'm using a mix of phone hotspots and MiFi's will the hue's work ok on a MiFi if it's constantly broadcasting a network (i.e. plugged into a wall and set not to shut down to power save).

    I do realise it was a little silly buying them without fixed broadband but in fairness it's a temporary solution and the hue were half price :pac:

    The bridge has to be connected via an Ethernet cable


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    #1624
    AndyBoBandy
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    Brian017 wrote: »
    The bridge has to be connected via an Ethernet cable

    Yep, the only way the bridge will work is connected to an Ethernet cable.


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    #1625
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users Posts: 26,558 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    ah well they'll sit in their box a little longer so unless I splash out for the 4g modems with a ethernet jack.

    or actually I've an AirPort Extreme that can extend a wifi network that has ethernet jacks attached to it.

    I'll investigate tonight and see :)


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    #1626
    THE ALM
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭THE ALM


    Creamy Goodness wrote: »
    another quick newbie question from me. So I got my starter pack yesterday but the thing is my new home doesn't have fixed line broadband yet, I'm using a mix of phone hotspots and MiFi's will the hue's work ok on a MiFi if it's constantly broadcasting a network (i.e. plugged into a wall and set not to shut down to power save).

    I do realise it was a little silly buying them without fixed broadband but in fairness it's a temporary solution and the hue were half price :pac:

    If you are going to be waiting a while for the fixed broadband you could pick up a 4G router, something like this. Don't have fixed broadband either (due winter 2018 and won't be holding my breath) and are currently using one of these and have hue, hive, smarthings, harmony, google homes etc all running using 4G.


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    #1627
    AndyBoBandy
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    Creamy Goodness wrote: »
    ah well they'll sit in their box a little longer so unless I splash out for the 4g modems with a ethernet jack.

    or actually I've an AirPort Extreme that can extend a wifi network that has ethernet jacks attached to it.

    I'll investigate tonight and see :)


    I was actually going to say in my above post that an Airport Express/Extreme would most likely do the job, but didn't mention it as they wouldn't be so common!!

    That should work fine.

    Once you are all setup (if you set up lighting routines/timers) you could then disconnect the ethernet as the timers are stored in the bridge and the bridge connects directly to the bulbs.


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    #1628
    carq
    Registered Users Posts: 869 ✭✭✭carq


    Started playing with my new hue set.

    What 3rd party apps would people recommend ?
    It seems having them open at the same time as the main app causes confusion and crossover.

    I was having issues with the Wifi dropping on my phone and losing connection with the bridge- seem to have solved that by setting up a hue account and away from home - works with 4g now + no wifi.

    One annoying thing is if the light is switched off on the wall and on again - the colour of the bulb reverts to bright white regardless of what was previously on it. Any way of getting around this ?


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    #1629
    A320
    Registered Users Posts: 708 ✭✭✭A320


    carq wrote: »
    One annoying thing is if the light is switched off on the wall and on again - the colour of the bulb reverts to bright white regardless of what was previously on it. Any way of getting around this ?

    Not yet I don't think, apparently there's a software update due before end of year

    as for 3rd party apps I use 'Hue Essentials' as it has touchlink that helps setting up non hue bulbs


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    #1630
    OU812
    Registered Users Posts: 6,040 ✭✭✭OU812


    Just saw these elsewhere

    Jewish lightswitch covers

    https://mitzvahfamily.com/product/mitzvah-family-magnetic-switch-cover-for-standart-switches-10/


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    #1631
    copacetic
    Subscribers Posts: 16,575 ✭✭✭✭copacetic


    copacetic wrote: »
    Does anyone have an old style light strip plus with the non soldered connection spare or for swap? Looks like I have a failed controller on under cabinet ones and the new ones aren’t easily put in its place due to the wired connection on the newer ones...

    Anyone? It’s definitely the controller that’s failed on mine, and it’s an easy swap with the same controller type, major job with the new wired in one.

    Will throw in a 1m Lightstrip extension if that helps. As well as a newer type, so latest 3m version for the older type.


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    #1632
    maxamillius
    Registered Users Posts: 1,134 ✭✭✭maxamillius


    copacetic wrote: »
    Anyone? It’s definitely the controller that’s failed on mine, and it’s an easy swap with the same controller type, major job with the new wired in one.

    Will throw in a 1m Lightstrip extension if that helps. As well as a newer type, so latest 3m version for the older type.

    Would you not order up a controller from aliexpress? Got one the other day, works perfectly


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    #1633
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,225 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    My GU10 colour won't fit my fittings - and seems partly to be an issue of ceiling clearance space to the insulation above the fitting rather than the fitting itself so not a lot I can do there. They will have to go back and I'll get white ambiance and two coloured E27 lamps instead


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    #1634
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,225 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Btw if anyone spots deals on white ambiance GU10s please shout - I need up to 10 of them, Amazon IT had three for 49.99 but that seems to have expired


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    #1635
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    CantGetNoSleep wrote: »
    My GU10 colour won't fit my fittings - and seems partly to be an issue of ceiling clearance space to the insulation above the fitting rather than the fitting itself so not a lot I can do there. They will have to go back and I'll get white ambiance and two coloured E27 lamps instead

    What price you get them at??? I missed out.


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    #1636
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,225 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    What price you get them at??? I missed out.
    The GU10? Got them for 74 for two including a dimmer from Amazon FR (I live abroad otherwise I'd offer them to someone here before returning)


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    #1637
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Do the gu10 colour and gu10 white have the same size, height wise ?


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    #1638
    What Username Guidelines
    Registered Users Posts: 2,139 ✭✭✭What Username Guidelines


    For those looking for best price points, you can set up a pricing alert using camelcamelcamel - can set to any change or set a threshold you'd like to see it fall below. Historical pricing is also useful.

    Example:
    https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/Philips-Ambience-Dimmable-Smart-Light/product/B01L99H850


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    #1639
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,225 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Do the gu10 colour and gu10 white have the same size, height wise ?
    Colour are longer if I'm correct


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    #1640
    Alkers
    Registered Users Posts: 6,824 ✭✭✭Alkers


    CantGetNoSleep wrote:
    Colour are longer if I'm correct

    The GU10 white, white ambiance and colour all all different sizes. Smallest to largest in the above order


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    #1641
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Thanks, I checked in Philips site, for anyone else looking
    GU10 White/White ambiance: Height 57 mm
    GU10 Colour: Height 71 mm Width

    So a Gu10 fitting that says height 108mm should be ok with both i guess?


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    #1642
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 15,090 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Do the gu10 colour and gu10 white have the same size, height wise ?

    Here are some side by side photo's;
    AndyBoBandy wrote: »
    Here is a photo of a Hue Colour Ambiance, beside a White Ambiance, beside 2 regular LED GU10 bulbs,

    As can be seen, the Hue Colour Ambiance is much larger than the other 3, the Hue White Ambiance is almost identical to a regular LED GU10

    439441.jpeg
    439442.jpeg

    holder for the larger GU10 colour here;

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=105911276&postcount=1475


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    #1643
    OffalyMedic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭OffalyMedic


    What's the best app for hue/Google home Christmas experience. Trying to get house set up for the 2 niece's who are coming over to us today to visit Santa and watch toy show


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    #1644
    Pedro32561
    Registered Users Posts: 215 ✭✭Pedro32561


    OffalyMedic wrote: »
    What's the best app for hue/Google home Christmas experience. Trying to get house set up for the 2 niece's who are coming over to us today to visit Santa and watch toy show

    I downloaded iConnectHue a couple of days ago. Have found it good. You can do custom light animations. I’m using it on Lightstrips in the main windows of the house and it looks great.


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    #1645
    Brian017
    Registered Users Posts: 2,894 ✭✭✭Brian017


    OffalyMedic wrote: »
    What's the best app for hue/Google home Christmas experience. Trying to get house set up for the 2 niece's who are coming over to us today to visit Santa and watch toy show

    There's an app called Hue Christmas (on iOS at least)


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    #1646
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,225 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Anyone know an adapter to use an E27 in an E14 lamp that definitely works with Hue?


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    #1647
    AndyBoBandy
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    CantGetNoSleep wrote: »
    Anyone know an adapter to use an E27 in an E14 lamp that definitely works with Hue?

    Any adaptor will work, as long as its E27 to E14.

    Hue bulbs get their power exactly the same way a regular lightbulb gets its power.


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    #1648
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    I made a big boobo with my 2m light strip I accidentally cut at beginning by mistake so only beginning is lighting. I'm such a idiot. Is there a way to fix it


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    #1649
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Once you set the ikea bulbs, how solid are they after? I need to change all the outside lights (about 10) and I only want to be able to turn them on and off through the app/Google home, no dimming or colour change needed.

    Also, once they are setup, what's the maximum distance you can get them away from the hue bridge?


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    #1650
    THE ALM
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭THE ALM


    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    I made a big boobo with my 2m light strip I accidentally cut at beginning by mistake so only beginning is lighting. I'm such a idiot. Is there a way to fix it

    would something like this work for you?


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    #1651
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    THE ALM wrote: »
    would something like this work for you?

    I dunno I'm so pissed off that I did by mistake. Can it be re attached using those


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