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If you like the idea of smart lighting but you've been put off by the price, the Philips Hue Essential series could be ...

Looking to add further functionality to its range of smartphone-controlled hue light bulbs, Philips has announced a kinetic-powered, wall-mounted switch to extend control over color settings at times ...

When it comes to smart lighting, it’s really no surprise that most people gravitate toward Philips Hue. The brand has owned the top spot in our best smart bulbs roundup for what feels like forever – ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Signify looks set to release a stunning new line of light bulbs for its Philips Hue brand, as the ...

LED light strips can be both fun (think synching lights to music under a disco ball) and practical (as I discovered with under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen). Here we compare the two main choices ...

Philips is set to expand its range of programmable LED Hue lights with the launch of new customizable LightStrips and Bloom bulbs. The flexible LightStrips come in two-meter lengths and are designed ...

Creating a nearly perfect product—especially one involving electricity—is no easy feat. The software has to be airtight and intuitive. The hardware needs to be durable and attractive. And it all has ...

If you’re looking to install some more permanent smart light fixtures, the Philips Hue recessed downlight is a good option. You can buy as many as you need to ...

The Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus makes for a great and easy way to add accent lighting to kitchen counters, stairways, and other indoor areas, but the failure of an initial test unit gives us pause.

Philips on Tuesday announced a new trio of bulbs joining its family of connected LED Hue bulbs: the BR30 downlight, GU10 spot light, and Disney Imaginative Lightning StoryLight. The new Hue BR30 is ...