Smart Lights

Static Hue scenes were already a feature non-smart lights couldn’t compete with. Then, in 2021 Hue took their product to a whole new level by upgrading to dynamic scenes. In this guide, I’ll explain what dynamic Hue scenes do, how to set them up, and what customizations they offer. What Are Philips Hue Dynamic Scenes? […]

Smart bulbs can be pricey, and Philips Hue sits at the higher end of the scale. With a myriad of smart home devices available, the question arises: Is investing in Philips Hue a smart move, or are there better ways to allocate your budget? This post explores the benefits and drawbacks of smart bulbs, focusing

Flickering bulbs belong in horror films, not your desk lamp. And when you paid $40 for that bulb, you don’t want to risk losing it to some electrical fluke. In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix a flashing or flickering Philips Hue bulb, whether the problem is with the bulb, the socket, the switch,

Alexa offers the perfect way to integrate WiZ lights with your switches and sensors. And it provides dozens of simple voice commands accessible from all your Alexa devices. Best of all, it’s very easy to add WiZ devices to your Alexa app! In this article, I’ll show you how to connect WiZ lights to Alexa,

Smart bulbs are convenient and fun, but nothing lasts forever, right? Smart bulb manufacturers love to brag that their lights last longer than the competition, but let’s take a look at the real numbers. How long do smart bulbs last? Most smart bulbs now last an average of 25,000 hours, which is 8–9 years at

Philips Hue automations and schemes are great, but they’re nowhere near as powerful as Alexa routines. But what do you do if you’re unable to link Hue with Alexa? In this article, I’m going to show you the fastest, simplest fixes to try when Philips Hue is not connecting to Alexa. I suggest you start

Hue bulbs usually run smoothly, but when issues arise, it’s essential to know how to reset them, whether you have a Hue bridge or not. In this post, we’ll explore four straightforward ways to reset Philips Hue bulbs. Whether you’re using Bluetooth or the Hue Zigbee bridge, and no matter the bulb generation, you’ll find

Hue bridges stand out in the Hue ecosystem, enabling you to link bulbs for unified lighting scenes and control your Hue lights remotely. But, is it possible to use more than one Hue bridge at home? In the Hue app, you’re free to add multiple bridges. While one bridge usually suffices, introducing a second can

Philips Hue is the most popular brand in smart lighting, but their premium price tag turns off some smart home beginners. That’s why WiZ, an up-and-coming budget smart bulb brand, is so appealing. The same parent company, Signify, has owned both Philips Hue and WiZ since 2019, so the two brands now have a lot

Hue lights shine bright until connection issues with your Philips Hue Bridge tempt you to switch back to old-school bulbs. Before you toss that bulb, let’s tackle Hue Bridge connection issues, Philips Hue light unreachable errors, and more common Hue lighting hiccups. Understanding the Philips Hue Bridge Lights To fix Hue Bridge connection issues, ensure