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Philips Hue FAQ

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    i'd go white ambiance for the spotlights as then you can adjust for cool/warm colour temp.

    the coloured spotlights really only work as accent lights shining onto a wall or a feature.

    newer model hue gu10s are same size as standard, older models are larger.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,555 ✭✭✭✭Marlow


    1. Spotlights in kitchen/diner....should I go hue?

    For kitchen counters, I've used Ikea Strömlinje:
    https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/stroemlinje-led-worktop-lighting-white-80343042/

    These come in various sizes (20, 60, 80 cm) and can be plugged together. Ikea has a Zigbee driver for these, which will work with the Hue hub.

    10W driver: https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/tradfri-driver-for-wireless-control-grey-50356187/

    30W driver: https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/tradfri-driver-for-wireless-control-grey-60342656/

    These are only dimmable. No white tones or color.

    GU10 spots tend not really spread light that well on the kitchen counter.

    The actual lights then whatever takes your fancy. But I'd just go with warm-white Ikea Trådfri GU10 or whatever light fittings you have .. they're 15 EUR for GU10 or 8 EUR for E14 bulbs.

    https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/tradfri-led-bulb-gu10-400-lumen-wireless-dimmable-white-spectrum-90408603/

    There's also a GU10 variant for 6 EUR, but that's only dimmable. No warm-white tones.

    To pair these with your Hue hub, turn the bulb off, start searching for a bulb in the Hue app, then turn on 6 times quickly. It will start flashing to indicate reset and pair.

    Color would be a nice have, but is overrated for the kitchen.

    /M


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Leftwaffe


    Anyone know if a hue motion sensor will switch on/off non-hue devices in homekit?

    I have a LED light strip in Homkit set up through homebridge and I want to automate it with a motion sensor. Is this possible?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,497 ✭✭✭BoardsMember


    Marlow wrote: »
    For kitchen counters, I've used Ikea Strömlinje:
    https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/stroemlinje-led-worktop-lighting-white-80343042/

    These come in various sizes (20, 60, 80 cm) and can be plugged together. Ikea has a Zigbee driver for these, which will work with the Hue hub.

    10W driver: https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/tradfri-driver-for-wireless-control-grey-50356187/

    30W driver: https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/tradfri-driver-for-wireless-control-grey-60342656/

    These are only dimmable. No white tones or color.

    GU10 spots tend not really spread light that well on the kitchen counter.

    The actual lights then whatever takes your fancy. But I'd just go with warm-white Ikea Trådfri GU10 or whatever light fittings you have .. they're 15 EUR for GU10 or 8 EUR for E14 bulbs.

    https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/tradfri-led-bulb-gu10-400-lumen-wireless-dimmable-white-spectrum-90408603/

    There's also a GU10 variant for 6 EUR, but that's only dimmable. No warm-white tones.

    To pair these with your Hue hub, turn the bulb off, start searching for a bulb in the Hue app, then turn on 6 times quickly. It will start flashing to indicate reset and pair.

    Color would be a nice have, but is overrated for the kitchen.

    /M

    Thanks for this.

    In peoples' experience, are the Ikea GU10 lights/other Ikea lights compatible with the hub, considered reliable?

    With my Philips lights I never have problems. If these are not as reliable I would just prefer to take the hit on the Philips warm white GU10s. Otherwise I will be murdered by her indoors!

    One other question - I presume anything compatible with hue hub is also compatible with the hue dimmer switches, Google home, motion detectors?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,555 ✭✭✭✭Marlow


    I have lots of the Ikea bulbs and they are connected to my Hue hubs. So yes, they work anything like the Philips ones.

    As for all the other stuff. Your dimmer, motion sensor, etc. talks to the hub. The hub talks to the bulb. So there are zero issues.

    /M


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,497 ✭✭✭BoardsMember


    Marlow wrote: »
    I have lots of the Ikea bulbs and they are connected to my Hue hubs. So yes, they work anything like the Philips ones.

    As for all the other stuff. Your dimmer, motion sensor, etc. talks to the hub. The hub talks to the bulb. So there are zero issues.

    /M

    That's great, thanks a mill for confirming. Makes things a lot more affordable!


  • Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭kaerobe


    Hi all,

    Not sure if you would consider this a Bargain Alert for Hue.

    Amazon.de are giving 10 off first time purchases via the app for items that are sold/fulfilled by amazon.
    Ive found this applies to some of the Hue range including the colour GU10 twinpack, the motion detector and the 2m outdoor strip.
    Might take a bit of fiddling around but I managed to get the outdoor strip for 76 incl delivery using the code GESCHENK10


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,728 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Okay have the Hue lights now looking at putting some outside.

    Thinking of getting outdoor socket and the looking at Hue Lily set up

    Have Hue Bridge and looking for users experience of this.

    Also have spare bridge and with all the hue lights we have is one bridge enough


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,131 ✭✭✭John mac


    i have standard gu10 outside spots , changed the bulbs to hue and now have multicolor .
    think i have 16 on the bridge now ,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,728 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    John mac wrote: »
    i have standard gu10 outside spots , changed the bulbs to hue and now have multicolor .
    think i have 16 on the bridge now ,

    Considered that option but gu10 bulbs also expensive

    What standard spot are you using?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,869 ✭✭✭Alkers


    Anyone seen any decent starter kit deals on? Looking to get one as a gift, probably with gu10s


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,157 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Alkers wrote:
    Anyone seen any decent starter kit deals on? Looking to get one as a gift, probably with gu10s


    I bought 4 of these earlier in the year. Only needed one hub but it was cheaper to buy starter packs than bulbs on their own. Curry's was the cheapest I could find at the time. Word of warning though, ordering from their Irish website but good dispatched from UK. I was waiting 3 weeks or so on delivery


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,904 ✭✭✭DeadSkin


    Alkers wrote: »
    Anyone seen any decent starter kit deals on? Looking to get one as a gift, probably with gu10s

    Keep an eye on Argos, got a couple of kits there for half price in the last year or so.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 875 ✭✭✭laros




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,728 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    I have 5 Hue Lily spots out the back almost 2 years now, and they are great. They work flawlessly.

    How did you go about installing them

    I have similar garden as per yours

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=455570&d=1531381066

    I have the socket at the back just outside house on the right. So can plug in lilly there and lay one down on the right one at the top and one on the left of the garden.

    However did you have to buy extension cables in order to fit these. Think there are 2 different extension lengths. So best to buy lilly and see where they can extend to and then look at extension.

    monitoring prices online on Lily before I decide what to do

    Cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭brio09


    monitoring prices online on Lily before I decide what to do

    Cheers

    which website is lily? I tried searching for it but couldn't find it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,095 ✭✭✭Gregor Samsa


    brio09 wrote: »
    which website is lily? I tried searching for it but couldn't find it

    Lily is the Hue light the poster is interested in purchasing.

    https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/p/hue-white-and-color-ambiance-lily-outdoor-spot-light/1741630V7


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭brio09


    ah understood, thanks Gregor Samsa.

    Another topic that I couldn't find answers on, in this exhaustive thread -

    are there any wall-powered sensors and switches that folks on this thread have considered using with Philips hue?

    it feels tedious to
    1) have a stock of batteries of different types
    2) remember where the stock is
    3) keep worrying about the batteries running out
    4) and then dislodge the device (sensor, switch) from their fixed spot
    5) to replace battery and mount them again. worrying whether the battery was inserted properly.

    I know a bit - The Hue Tap Switch seems to not require batteries, which is great. most of the sensors seem to go long without battery changes.
    I'm sure there are more options out there and better sleak options. what has worked for others on this thread to have wall-powered mount-and-forget solutions for controlled your hue bulbs?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    brio09 wrote: »
    ah understood, thanks Gregor Samsa.

    Another topic that I couldn't find answers on, in this exhaustive thread -

    are there any wall-powered sensors and switches that folks on this thread have considered using with Philips hue?

    it feels tedious to
    1) have a stock of batteries of different types
    2) remember where the stock is
    3) keep worrying about the batteries running out
    4) and then dislodge the device (sensor, switch) from their fixed spot
    5) to replace battery and mount them again. worrying whether the battery was inserted properly.

    I know a bit - The Hue Tap Switch seems to not require batteries, which is great. most of the sensors seem to go long without battery changes.
    I'm sure there are more options out there and better sleak options. what has worked for others on this thread to have wall-powered mount-and-forget solutions for controlled your hue bulbs?
    I have a bunch of sensors... some five years old, some 5 months old... haven't changed a battery yet.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭brio09


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    I have a bunch of sensors... some five years old, some 5 months old... haven't changed a battery yet.

    got it. and you never find yourself worrying about the battery?
    also, what did you do to cover the physical switches so that the hue bulbs don't get switched off by mistake by someone?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,729 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    In 8 years with Hue, and with 5 sensors and 12 remote dimmers (most of which is coming up on 4-5 years old), I've changed batteries on 1 sensor, and one dimmer switch...

    the sensor takes 2 AAA batteries, so easy enough to get, and teh remote dimmer takes CR2450 batteries, and I just bought 2 Duracell ones from an eBayer in Galway, so now I've a spare for teh next dimmer that needs one....

    Plug mounted ones would seem so alien to Hue. Sensors go up in corners, and wires going to them would look awful...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭brio09


    Thanks AndyBoBandy, Bluefoam. does sound like no wires has worked well enough for hue accessories!

    how did you handle the existing physical switches?
    If your going to do your entire house with Hue, only buy from Amazon and only when they have 3 for 2 deals or very heavy discounts.

    It’s an expensive product to install (all in I’ve bought about 80 bulbs over the years)

    any tips on how folks stay up to date with deals like this? I'm planning to refurbish the house I'm moving into (pre-owned purchase) with hue everywhere and it seems the price will run away unless there are deals.

    do you create camelcamelcamel alerts for each product of amazon?

    btw, is the june bank holiday a time for sales usually? feel like the next sale is months away at Halloween otherwise :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    brio09 wrote: »
    Thanks AndyBoBandy, Bluefoam. does sound like no wires has worked well enough for hue accessories!

    how did you handle the existing physical switches?



    any tips on how folks stay up to date with deals like this? I'm planning to refurbish the house I'm moving into (pre-owned purchase) with hue everywhere and it seems the price will run away unless there are deals.

    do you create camelcamelcamel alerts for each product of amazon?

    btw, is the june bank holiday a time for sales usually? feel like the next sale is months away at Halloween otherwise :(

    Get blank plates or you get covers that hold the wireless switch on the original switch.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    brio09 wrote: »
    Thanks AndyBoBandy, Bluefoam. does sound like no wires has worked well enough for hue accessories!

    how did you handle the existing physical switches?



    any tips on how folks stay up to date with deals like this? I'm planning to refurbish the house I'm moving into (pre-owned purchase) with hue everywhere and it seems the price will run away unless there are deals.

    do you create camelcamelcamel alerts for each product of amazon?

    btw, is the june bank holiday a time for sales usually? feel like the next sale is months away at Halloween otherwise :(

    I didn't, I just ignore them. There's only one switch in the house in use. I might in the future put in blanking plates... Hasn't been a problem so far.

    I have a spare remote switch thing, so might set that up as a master off button and keep it in the living room


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,729 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    Same here, I mount them side by side to the traditional switches.
    Makes it easier for non players to use the lights in a dumb capacity.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,261 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgLHRLcBWE8 - Signal RGB - latest update adds Phillips Hue support - takes Hue Sync to the next level by syncing up your Hue Entertainment areas w/ all your PC RGB - I've managed to sync up all my Corsair & Logitech stuff with Phillips Hue.

    For the inner child or wanting that extra bit of immersion playing a horror game!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,728 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Picked up Hue Lily from the Amazon Warehouse and now looking for extension cables so can extend them more. Just installing them and more than likely will need cable extension just not sure which length yet

    Other than Amazon and spending more money on them is there anywhere else to get them or are options limited?

    Something like the below

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Extension-Related-Articles-black/dp/B07CBLC7TC

    However these do not seem to be in Supply on Amazon anyway 2.5m does but not longer ones

    Take it these are the only options and no other lead will suffice?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,344 ✭✭✭Thoie



    However these do not seem to be in Supply on Amazon anyway 2.5m does but not longer ones

    Take it these are the only options and no other lead will suffice?

    Could you daisy chain 2x 2.5m, or is that a terrible idea?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,729 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    Thoie wrote: »
    Could you daisy chain 2x 2.5m, or is that a terrible idea?

    Should work fine... I'd imagine you could daisy chain a lot more than 2 if you needed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,728 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Should work fine... I'd imagine you could daisy chain a lot more than 2 if you needed.

    Just set them up and the leads that came with it and seems fine for the moment. Just need to hide cable under bark.

    Two lights at the side one at the top for the moment. Will look at getting 2-3 more when money allows to finish around the garden.

    Need to wait till darkness descends to see real effect

    Also hopefully rain will not cause any damage

    Any other tips or suggestions welcome


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,075 ✭✭✭OU812


    Lads, Getting an extension put on the front & want to put some hue GU10 bulbs as downlighters into the canopy.

    Would they be ok for outdoor or should they be in a waterproof enclosure?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    OU812 wrote: »
    Lads, Getting an extension put on the front & want to put some hue GU10 bulbs as downlighters into the canopy.

    Would they be ok for outdoor or should they be in a waterproof enclosure?

    It might be dependent on the light fittings you use...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    OU812 wrote: »
    Lads, Getting an extension put on the front & want to put some hue GU10 bulbs as downlighters into the canopy.

    Would they be ok for outdoor or should they be in a waterproof enclosure?

    Get the covered in fitting suitable for outdoor.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,728 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Current lily set up outdoors with 3 spotlight powered by 40w power supply

    Waiting for Prime day hopefully pick up 3 more

    However do I need to get 100w power supply or would 40w support all 6 on same extension lead.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,770 ✭✭✭Nedved85


    You’ll need a 100watt psu or else a second 40Watt psu. I just bought a 100 Watt one. I have a spare 40 watt if you are interested in grabbing one on the cheap?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,728 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Nedved85 wrote: »
    You’ll need a 100watt psu or else a second 40Watt psu. I just bought a 100 Watt one. I have a spare 40 watt if you are interested in grabbing one on the cheap?

    Cheers thought so

    Thanks for the offer but how garden and plug is situated I was looking at just one plug to power all the lights.

    I'll hold off until prime day, sometime in June i believe and see if I will add to Bezos millions unfortunately


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,770 ✭✭✭Nedved85


    I think 5 will work, but not 6. It’s worth trying out I guess.

    100 watt version is working fine for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,728 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Nedved85 wrote: »
    I think 5 will work, but not 6. It’s worth trying out I guess.

    100 watt version is working fine for me.

    Each Lily is 8w so this would bring the total to 48w so should be enough for the 100w but not for 40w


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,844 ✭✭✭RobbieTheRobber


    OU812 wrote: »
    Lads, Getting an extension put on the front & want to put some hue GU10 bulbs as downlighters into the canopy.

    Would they be ok for outdoor or should they be in a waterproof enclosure?

    Philips don't support standard bulbs outside. But I have a Hue gu10 Colour bulb at my front door for over three years with no issue.
    It was a new build house and there was a standard downlighter fitting in the front door canopy when I moved in and I just swapped the bulb with the hue one.
    And I have had zero issues with that particular bulb. Set to turn on and off on a timer and never failed. (Except when Hue messed up times zones on the app)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 523 ✭✭✭Helpneeded86


    I have picked up enough Hue lights to cover my new house. I guess what I am wondering is do I need the Hue Bridge. I cant see how it adds a whole lot more for me.

    Would people here think I should go for it?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,802 ✭✭✭irelandrover


    I have picked up enough Hue lights to cover my new house. I guess what I am wondering is do I need the Hue Bridge. I cant see how it adds a whole lot more for me.

    Would people here think I should go for it?

    The bridge allows all the automation. It's definitely worth getting


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    The bridge allows all the automation. It's definitely worth getting

    2nd this, did you not get one with all the packs you bought ....?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    Why would you even buy the lights without the bridge? Just buy ordinary bulbs. :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,157 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Would people here think I should go for it?


    Definitely. I'm surprised you didn't get the bridge bundled in with some of the bulbs.
    I ended up with 3 because it worked out cheaper to buy the bulbs in the starter pack. So cheaper bulbs & free bridge. I have a spare bridge I'd be happy to donate if you are in the Dublin area


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 523 ✭✭✭Helpneeded86


    Why would you even buy the lights without the bridge? Just buy ordinary bulbs. :confused:

    Voice Control via Alexa? Im testing it in the current house and that for me alone makes it worth it.

    It seems the bridge is the way to go so. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 523 ✭✭✭Helpneeded86


    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    Definitely. I'm surprised you didn't get the bridge bundled in with some of the bulbs.
    I ended up with 3 because it worked out cheaper to buy the bulbs in the starter pack. So cheaper bulbs & free bridge. I have a spare bridge I'd be happy to donate if you are in the Dublin area

    Thanks for the offer but I am in Tipperary. I got the bulbs for 7/8 euro via pretty solid deals on Amazon. I didnt see any negative to get started without the bridge. I did envisage that I would end up buying a bridge so its not really unexpected.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,802 ✭✭✭irelandrover


    Voice Control via Alexa? Im testing it in the current house and that for me alone makes it worth it.

    It seems the bridge is the way to go so. :)

    My living room lights come on an hour before sunset. I have wake up lights in mine and my kids rooms. A time off at night to make sure everything is off. Loads of my rooms are on sensors.

    I very rarely touch a light switch. i do use voice control a lot but it's definitely worth having the bridge

    The bRidge really makes the bulbs worth it


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