In brief: With the app, users can turn bulbs on and off and dim them, select from a variety of colors and shades and use pre-set scenes to set the mood. Bulbs can also be connected to an Amazon Echo ...

With this new setup, you can control the Hue Bluetooth bulbs from an iPhone, iPad or Android device. The bulbs also directly connect to Alexa for voice control with an Echo. To work with Alexa, you do ...

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Philips Hue bulbs are getting a Bluetooth upgrade, opening the door to easier installation without requiring a hub. One of the earliest smart bulbs on the market, Hue's new bulbs have so far used ...

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Arriving in the second wave of Bluetooth-enabled smart bulbs from Signify, the new Philips Hue White E12 candle bulb is an easy way to jump into the Hue ecosystem. Arriving in the second wave of ...

Philips has updated the Hue line with Bluetooth-equipped bulbs replacing the Zigbee-only ones, but they still need the Hue Bridge to work with HomeKit. Starting today, new A19 and BR30 Hue bulbs are ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...