Philips Hue FAQ

Irish Gunner · 28-05-2021 11:52am

Nedved85 wrote: »

Philips Hue outdoor with 3 x Lily lights:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CHLGM6C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

Bargain?

Yes according to Camel Camel and been waiting for these to drop in price. Cannot ship to Ireland but I ordered from Warehouse and got email confirm just the Dispatch date will be as soon as they become available and on Prime trial

Due to arrive Sunday will be worth it if it does

ablelocks · 28-05-2021 12:42pm

there seems to be issues on the amazon site with delivery so once that's rectified they should be available to order ....

Clareman · 28-05-2021 12:57pm

ablelocks wrote: »

there seems to be issues on the amazon site with delivery so once that's rectified they should be available to order ....

If you choose the "Buy Now" option you can buy it straight away

ablelocks · 28-05-2021 3:15pm

Clareman wrote: »

If you choose the "Buy Now" option you can buy it straight away

nope - once i got to the cart it changed, but there seems to be glitch all day (see the amazon chat thread in BA)

lily hue is back up to £241 now and while there were 8 available earlier in the warehouse, they've either been sold or withdrawn.

irish gunner got himself a deal!

Irish Gunner · 28-05-2021 5:52pm

ablelocks wrote: »

nope - once i got to the cart it changed, but there seems to be glitch all day (see the amazon chat thread in BA)

lily hue is back up to £241 now and while there were 8 available earlier in the warehouse, they've either been sold or withdrawn.

irish gunner got himself a deal!

Sure did now lets hope they arrive

Irish Gunner · 30-05-2021 8:11pm

Okay got my lily but need another Outdoor low-voltage T-connector and amazon don't deliver these to Ireland

All i can see in Ireland is below

https://www.lights.ie/philips-hue-outdoor-low-voltage-t-connector-191143-ie-en.html

Any others that will work and available for delivery to Ireland

Thanks

Sherfin · 30-05-2021 9:44pm

Irish Gunner wrote: »

Okay got my lily but need another Outdoor low-voltage T-connector and amazon don't deliver these to Ireland

All i can see in Ireland is below

https://www.lights.ie/philips-hue-outdoor-low-voltage-t-connector-191143-ie-en.html

Any others that will work and available for delivery to Ireland

Thanks

Amazon Germany ?
https://www.amazon.de/Philips-Outdoor-T-plug-voltage-outdoor/dp/B08XXW6JG3/ref=bmx_14/257-6708352-2410432?pd_rd_w=ESb6t&pf_rd_p=93460e4f-b961-4db7-b8f1-c8119b4359c1&pf_rd_r=8FG3V8632WE1X5JZ2ERB&pd_rd_r=dc724ae8-607e-4537-9ed2-ff5716ecf9bf&pd_rd_wg=FWFXS&pd_rd_i=B08XXW6JG3&psc=1

Irish Gunner · 30-05-2021 9:58pm

Sherfin wrote: »

Amazon Germany ?
https://www.amazon.de/Philips-Outdoor-T-plug-voltage-outdoor/dp/B08XXW6JG3/ref=bmx_14/257-6708352-2410432?pd_rd_w=ESb6t&pf_rd_p=93460e4f-b961-4db7-b8f1-c8119b4359c1&pf_rd_r=8FG3V8632WE1X5JZ2ERB&pd_rd_r=dc724ae8-607e-4537-9ed2-ff5716ecf9bf&pd_rd_wg=FWFXS&pd_rd_i=B08XXW6JG3&psc=1

Yeah looked at that but twice the price with delivery etc. However if I order extension cable I get the t plug for little bit extra.

Also need one more lily but individual lily also don't ship to Ireland but does on amazon Germany bit more expensive

Might hold out for prime day see if something pops up

OU812 · 03-06-2021 9:00am

Massive new app update released on iOS. Totally new interface loads of new scenes & automations

copacetic · 03-06-2021 9:44am

OU812 wrote: »

Massive new app update released on iOS. Totally new interface loads of new scenes & automations

Doesn’t seem to have come through for me yet

AndyBoBandy · 03-06-2021 9:59am

OU812 wrote: »

Massive new app update released on iOS. Totally new interface loads of new scenes & automations

I hated the last time they switched from the old to th enew app a few years ago, but eventually warmed to it!!

I'll try in now on my secondary phone for a bit before putting it on the primary phone!!

irelandrover · 03-06-2021 10:39am

the new app does look good. one of the biggest annoyances i had was how awkward it was to turn off individual bulbs in a room. that is now much easier.

you can end a routine at a certain time even if you start it at sunset.

And it looks a lot nicer now in my opinion.

jester77 · 03-06-2021 12:23pm

And now you can finally specify an off time for routines that have a sunrise/sunset start time. That annoyed me so much.

shanec1928 · 04-06-2021 8:27am

they seem to have removed their own widget and now you have to create a shortcut. I probably used the widget more then the app:(

Also did anyone else have to reconnect to hue bridge after the update?

AngelaRI · 04-06-2021 12:13pm

I'm on Android and opened up my Hue app for the first time in forever (it just works, rarely need to go in and tinker), and I got the new UI - took a minute to sync my settings (I guess a pretty major upgrade behind the scenes), and first impressions are good. While it will take some getting used to (as some things have moved around a lot), I do like the new 'zones' concept!

Creamy Goodness · 04-06-2021 12:47pm

can't remember the last time I was in the Hue app, well I lie just there now to see what this new update was about. Before that I think the last time was setting up the bulbs. It's really a setup and forget type of app.

Technophobe · 09-06-2021 1:01pm

Big thing for me is much easier to move between bridges now..

illdoit2morrow · 02-07-2021 12:00pm

I took a hue light switch off a wall while i was painting the room.

I've tried using some double sided tape i got in woodie's but its not sticking properly. Surface is clean etc, its just not as strong as bonding to the wall as the original 3m stuff that came with the light switch.

What have you used to stick a light switch back up to a wall, and where did you get the stuff to do it?

TIA

AndyBoBandy · 02-07-2021 12:14pm

Use Super Glue

Worst it's going to do is take a bit of paint off if/when you ever remove the holder.....

Super Glue and it won't go anywhere...

Davy · 02-07-2021 12:17pm

illdoit2morrow wrote: »

I took a hue light switch off a wall while i was painting the room.

I've tried using some double sided tape i got in woodie's but its not sticking properly. Surface is clean etc, its just not as strong as bonding to the wall as the original 3m stuff that came with the light switch.

What have you used to stick a light switch back up to a wall, and where did you get the stuff to do it?

TIA

Are you sticking it beside the electrical light switch?
Their is covers that go over the switch and use the existing screw points so much be worth looking at that option.

If not appliable, try the 3M command zip lock type strips. They might be slightly raised from the wall but very secure and can be removed.
https://www.woodies.ie/command-medium-picture-hanging-strips-1121218

clintondaly · 02-07-2021 1:42pm

I've my sensors and switches all up with Blu Tac with a few years, no issues and can remove for painting or whatever

brio09 · 02-07-2021 2:08pm

why not screw the wall plates in?
e.g. of the wall plate of hue dimmer v2.
i'm adding hue dimmer switches next to wall switches in my rooms (own house) and i want to install them next to the wall switches. i assumed screwing them would be better but having 2nd thoughts.
does everyone avoid using screws? or do other sensors etc. not have option to use screws?

brio09 · 05-07-2021 5:52pm

Wondering if anyone has experience using hue light strips for whole room illumination? a lot of hue products provide low illumination vs a strong bulb so and i've never used the light strip.
I am wondering if I make a ring of hue light strip around the edges of the ceiling of a 2.5m x 2.5m bedroom, will that provide sufficient lighting to the room? any experiences with light strip?

punisher5112 · 05-07-2021 7:06pm

brio09 wrote: »

Wondering if anyone has experience using hue light strips for whole room illumination? a lot of hue products provide low illumination vs a strong bulb so and i've never used the light strip.
I am wondering if I make a ring of hue light strip around the edges of the ceiling of a 2.5m x 2.5m bedroom, will that provide sufficient lighting to the room? any experiences with light strip?

I have them on top of cupboard and under in kitchen, these illuminate the kitchen fully.

I've seen set ups where they are fitted above a lip like a piece of coving or say would a baton all around where you place it along the top angled up to the ceiling so light bounces back down. Looks well.

Shadowless · 14-08-2021 1:48pm

Is there anywhere in Ireland (preferably Dublin) I can pick up E14 white ambience twin packs. Need a few of them. Not in stock in Arnotts/curry’s/harvey Norman/Dominic smith.

Builder putting in light fitting next week and it’ll be awkward for me to change them after that. Of course I thought I’d just breeze into a shop this weekend and pick them up of the shelf.

OU812 · 31-08-2021 12:02pm

Anyone got the Hue Floodlight?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Ambiance-Discover-Floodlight-Compatible/dp/B07KMNWQLQ/ref%3Dsr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=philips+hue+floodlight&qid=1630407308&sr=8-5

It's pricy enough, I was thinking of replacing the current crappy non LED one I have with this so it's controllable as I'm going to be putting in hue coloured downlight in the soffit. (on that - anyone done that? Do I need a special waterproof landholder to put the colour GU10s in?)

DeadSkin · 05-09-2021 4:00pm

Looking for Hue compatible B22 bulbs - need to be bright as possible, any recommendations?

We have the Hue colour and white ambiance bulbs but looking for something brighter (white) for the kitchen.

OU812 · 05-09-2021 4:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117849979#Comment_117849979

They’ve new brighter ones being released this month

The Black Oil · 08-09-2021 9:17pm

Struggling a lot with my Hue Go not coming on per the routine. Dunno why when it was previously running smoothly.

el Fenomeno · 09-09-2021 7:06am

Is there any recommendations of a GU10 white + colour that's compatible with Hue? I have a lot of bulbs to replace and the best part of €100 for 2 bulbs is a lot.

Is there any downside/disadvantages when using non-Philips bulbs or any functionality that wouldn't work?

OU812 · 09-09-2021 10:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117866315#Comment_117866315

I got an innr one for a bathroom, didn’t seem much point in putting a hue in there. Was about £9 and connects with the hue system with a little jiggerypokery.

But… it keeps disconnecting, flickers a lot, total pain. I’m going to put a white only hue in there to keep the system the same.

long story short, wouldn’t recommend off brand

OfflerCrocGod · 10-09-2021 11:53am

We got some ledvance and they integrated perfectly. The only issue is the colours aren't as good and the lower bound of their brightness is much higher than the Hue bulbs. Not the best night lights.

brio09 · 20-09-2021 7:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/112589889#Comment_112589889

Although I didn't connect ikea bulbs to hue hub, i read that it is possible. i was reading about it when I ran out of the 50 devices limit with hue. now my smart things has all ikea or hive bulbs connected to them (50+) while hue has 40 or so bulbs. so wants to suggest that ikea, hue, hive - all bulbs work on the same tech and they were pretty easy to connect to a different system - it is worth trying out since ikea is so cheap.

ikea - big big pro is that they are super cheap.

cons -

slightly more effort to pair, but then that is a one time effort
their lowest brightness isn't too dim. e.g. on a hue bulb scale of 1%-100%, an ikea bulb goes from 40%-100% sort of. i.e. when you set an ikea bulb to 1%, its brightness matches a hue bulb's 40% brightness.

i now have more ikea bulbs than hue bulbs in my house and the price factor made it definitely worth it for me

DeadSkin · 22-09-2021 10:13am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117850047#Comment_117850047

Have these been launched yet? Checked the website but nothing about new product release.

maxamillius · 22-09-2021 2:20pm

Anyone in Dublin happen to have a spare hue bridge they would be willing to part with?

Pete123456 · 22-09-2021 2:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117923969#Comment_117923969

I would also be interested in the slight chance there are two available 😁

NewClareman · 31-10-2021 12:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117866315#Comment_117866315

I've just connected 2 groups of 4 White GU10 lamps to my Hue system. I wanted colour, but they are out of stock. My thoughts as follows:

They are not as sophisticated as the Hue ones, as the LEDs are bigger. However they cover a similar light spectrum to the Hue. I'm using them in a bedroom, and they're grand. I'm not so sure about using them in the main living areas.
Connecting to the hue bridge is a bit fiddly. I connected them one at a time by first turning the bulb on/off 6 times. The bulb is in connect mode when it flashes.
Basic functionality, such as changing brightness or colour temperature, is fine with the Hue App, or Google home.
Advanced automations, including Hue Labs, don't appear to work.
Grouping Hue and IKEA lamps is problematic. Sometimes only the Hue lamps are controlled.
They are not compatible with Apple HomeKit.

I also tried white spectrum IKEA/Tradfri lamps for the utility room and wardrobe. My overall sense is that they work well and are very cost effective, compare to Hue. However, if you want the full range of Hue functionality, such as automatic colour schemes, I suspect that they are unsuitable. (IKEA had no colour bulbs, that I could try out, in stock.)

I know this query is a bit old, but the above info might help someone. The link to the lamps: https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/tradfri-led-bulb-gu10-345-lumen-wireless-dimmable-white-spectrum-90486785/

jethrothe2nd · 06-11-2021 4:55pm

hi - first foray into Hue lights. I have got a bridge which I am trying to set up. It has connected fine but requires an update so I have set that in motion, however it has been in Preparing mode for the last 20 minutes or so. Should I just leave it or is there something wrong?

AndyBoBandy · 06-11-2021 5:39pm

Just leave it… updates can take a while, especially the last big one.

jethrothe2nd · 07-11-2021 12:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118128351#Comment_118128351

Thanks - took your advice. All set up now and working well.

OU812 · 14-11-2021 11:24am

Has anyone got more than one bridge?

have had some spotlights put in which will bring the total light count to 54, that’s before I start on garden lighting.

Was thinking of splitting them into upstairs and downstairs (outside will have to go on the upstairs ones as there’s 44 lights downstairs alone).

Is there any lag? Is it easy enough to move lights between the hubs?

Also, while I’m at it @AndyBoBandy, you’re probably the best one to answer this.

The Hue Ambiance white. Do they have the same brightness and look of the coloured ones when it comes to nightlight, reading and bright??

AndyBoBandy · 14-11-2021 11:39am

Yes, the White Ambiance does all the full suite of warm to cold whites, which would include the dim warm nightlight setting… as well as read, relax, concentrate & energise, exactly the same as the colour ambiance bulbs (just obviously without the colours)

Blue4u · 21-11-2021 9:43am

I am just starting out, have two bulbs which really are just used as normal bulbs but I want to replace the kitchen etc. I am just wondering as buying everything new should I buy the hub or just use the bluetooth? everything will be controlled via Alexa

21-11-2021 9:55am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118200051#Comment_118200051

You need a Hue bridge to get started, keep an eye out for black friday deals on a starter pack. Be prepared, it's an expensive rabbit hole you are going down. I have all rooms in Hue, 14 bulbs, 3 dimmers, 2 motion sensors, 2 Led strips but have bought everything when on sale and never bought when out of sale!

Blue4u · 21-11-2021 10:25am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118200070#Comment_118200070

Yes I am waiting for the Black Friday....thanks

OU812 · 21-11-2021 3:47pm

I seem to have an issue with voice control. The button doesn’t appear to activate when setting up control by Siri.

Works for adding users or apps

very strange an infuriating

emclau · 21-11-2021 10:47pm

hi,

query on linking ikea TRÅDFRI lights to hue bridge. After they have been integrated, how well do they work together? I’ll have hue bulbs in different rooms to the ikea ones. Can I control both from the hue app? Any issues with google home after linking them? Do I need to do anything to the ikea lights like update firmware before I add to the hue setup?

Any advice appreciated!

thanks!

NewClareman · 23-11-2021 11:34am

The TRÅDFRI lights work fine with the app. I have 4 GU10 in a bedroom, along with Philips colour lamps. I can control the lamps individually, as their own group, or at room level. I have separate room level scenes for nighttime and for morning.

I didn't update their firmware, as I don't have a TRÅDFRI Hub. There are means around that, but too much trouble as they are working fine.

jem · 23-11-2021 9:57pm

Any opinions on a plug that will work with hue that I can either attach an extension lead to or a hue compatible extension lead .

I want to be able to plug in my Christmas tree lights (3 or 4 sets) and want to try and use Black Friday to get them

OU812 · 23-11-2021 10:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118213242#Comment_118213242

Philips have a hue smart plug, it integrates perfectly & is set up in the app but is expensive for what it is.

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