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? …
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Smart bulbs aren’t cheap, and Hue doesn’t make the cheapest smart bulbs. There are tons of smart home gadgets you could be buying, so is Philips Hue worth it? Or should you spend your money elsewhere? In this article, we’ll take a look at several pros and cons of smart bulbs in general and Hue …
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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, …
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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 …
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Hue bulbs work incredibly well most of the time. When things go wrong, though, you need a quick and easy process for resetting Hue bulbs with or without a Hue bridge. In this article, I’ll show you how to reset Philips Hue bulbs using four quick methods. At least one of these methods should work …
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Hue bridges are one of the coolest parts of the Hue ecosystem. They power the ability to connect bulbs into a coherent scene and the ability to control Hue lights outside of your home. But can you have multiple Hue bridges? You can have as many Hue bridges in the Hue app as you want. …
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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 …
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Hue lights are fantastic when they work. When your Philips Hue Bridge is not connecting, though, you might feel like running back to regular dumb lights. Don’t smash that bulb just yet! In this article, I’ll show you what to do with Hue Bridge unable to connect errors, Philips Hue light unreachable errors, and other …
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