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A Philips is one of the first major manufacturers in the market that decided to bet on the smart lamp industry and has already launched several related products, including in Brazil. Smart lighting allows s to automate the lighting system of a room in a simple way, using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to integrate with smartphones, which, in turn, allows the management of lamps in a few touches. 2h6f6h
The line Philips Hue originally came out in 2012 and arrived in Brazil shortly afterwards. Since then, the brand has continued to work to improve the quality of products and services related to the connected home market. This time we are going to cover the main devices Hue, the line of smart lamps from Philips. Let's get to know a little more about four products launched for Brazilians, they are: smart light bulb starter kit, LED strip, motion sensor and switch that can be detached from the wall. Discover the Philips Hue line now:
Review: Philips Hue Starter Kit 1f1o66
O Philips Hue Starter Kit is one of the options that is already available to Brazilian consumers. The Starter Kit is a starter pack for those who want to venture into the Hue line, with three E27 standard bulbs and the Hue Bridge, a hub capable of configuring up to 50 lights with different routines, automated lighting and synchronization with the entertainment system. Although Philips Hue bulbs can work via Bluetooth, Hue Bridge brings the the complete smart bulb experience.
The Starter Kit Philips Hue you can create a smart lighting system in your home. You can, for example, configure the devices to turn off the lights when it's time to sleep. The starter kit comes with three lamps that can reproduce up to 16 million colors and a hub for connecting accessories and up to 50 lamps.
The installation of the Starter Kit it's quite simple. First, place the lamps in the desired environments. Now it's time to activate the hue bridge: turn it on and plug the ethernet cable into the router. Ready, the official app to iOS ou Android and start using. the installation of switch it's even simpler. The accessory has adhesive strips. Then you can remove the protection and stick it in the room that suits you best. It is also possible to fix it with screws, just use a Phillips screwdriver.
It is possible to find the Philips Hue Starter Kit by R$950 na Amazon.
Review: Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus 6gf1w
A Lightstrip Plus is LED strip that offers great flexibility to s, as it can be extended up to ten meters or highlighted in the cut marks to use it in different formats.
just like the lamps Hue, fit of LED Lightstrip Plus also offers a range of 16 million colors. The light was developed to offer a more immersive experience to consumers, as it is possible to use it in mirrors, televisions, cabinets, among other places, creating more pleasant environments. you find the Philips Hue Lightstrips Plus by R$730 No. Magazine Luiza.
A Lightstrip Plus It has a sticker for easy installation. First, check that the surface where the light will be installed is clean. Then, remove the protection from the masking tape and stick it in the desired place. If you are not going to use the entire length of the Lightstrip Plus, just cut the LED strip at the marked places. Do not bend the tape 90 degrees. If you need to make a specific frame, like the outline of a mirror, just cut the tape and connect the indicated parts. Now, just plug the end of the light into the power cable that came with the product.
Review: Philips Hue GU10 5x642r
O showmetech was able to test one of these smart lamps, the Philips Hue GU10. she is a lamp dichroic, that is, it is capable of illuminating according to different angles, which vary from model to model. In addition, as it has an internal reflector, it heats up less than a traditional lamp. This makes them used with objects vulnerable to common lighting, such as plants, paintings, food products, such as certain types of wines, in addition to other recommendations. You can check everything about Philips Hue GU10 in our review!
The smart dichroic lamp Philips Hue GU10 can be found in Shoptime for BRL 332.
Review: Philips Hue Smart Switch Wi-Fi dimmer 5a5e6j
Among the available accessories of the Hue line, the light switch stands out. The lighting control can be used as a wall switch to turn lights on, off and dimmer. The Philips Hue Smart Switch can be found at R$ 187 in Americanas
O switch of the line Hue It is divided into two parts: a base with magnet and the switch. So, you can undock the accessory and use it as a control, from any room in your house. There is a small plastic shield on the switch that must be removed to activate the battery. After removing the plastic, open the app Philips Hue, go to “Settings","Accessory Setup” and click on the “plus” symbol in the lower right corner of the screen. The accessory should appear in the device list. If the switch has never been paired, click on the first option; if it has already been paired, click on the second option.
Review: Philips Hue Motion Sensor 634a4t
the motion sensor Philips Hue Automatically activates smart lights when motion is detected. For example, you can use it to light specific rooms in your home at night, such as a hallway or a porch. Similar to common sensors, its advantage is that it does not need an electrician to install it, and it is possible to schedule a time for its operation.
O motion sensor It is completely wireless and uses batteries. That way, you can place it anywhere. You can simply place it on top of a bookshelf or mount it on a wall. The sensor is shipped with a magnetic snap-in piece and screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver to screw the socket to the wall, then attach the device to the magnet.
You can do the configuration directly through the app. Philips Hue and use with the other accessories in the line. It is possible to find the Philips Hue MotionSensor na shoptime by R$313,40.
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After installing the lamps and the Hue Bridge, go to Google Play Store ou App Store and the latest version of the app Philips Hue. As soon as you open the app, it will search for the Hue Bridge. When found, click on “set-up” and wait for the device to be configured. Then accept the app's commitment term. Now you must select the lamps Hue that are scattered around the house. Click on the round icon with a “plus” symbol in the lower right corner of the screen. Access “Search” and within a few seconds the lamps should appear on the screen. Okay, now you can configure the light the way you want.
Like the switch, the motion sensor It has a battery protection plastic, remove it before pairing the accessory. To connect to your lamp network Philips Hue, open the app and go to “Settings”. Then, click on “Accessory Setup” and select the “plus” symbol in the lower right corner of the screen. If the device's orange LED is blinking, click on “Led Blinking”. Then, select the room in which the sensor was installed. The time setting will be done automatically, however, you can customize it your way.
To connect to Lightstrip Plus, the process is very similar. open the app Philips Hue, go to “Settings"And click"Accessory Setup”. Select the “plus” symbol in the lower right corner of the screen and the LED strip will automatically appear. click in Lightstrip Plus and ready.
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After installing and syncing, open the app to start using it. In the tab "Home“, the rooms with the light bulbs will be displayed Hue, as previously configured. By clicking on an option, it is possible to see the lamps that are in that room. You can see three options in the upper right corner of the screen. The first has a “list” symbol, the second looks like a “color palette”, and the third looks like a “color drop”.
The “list” shows the lamps in the room. The “color palette” represents the “Scenes” mode, in which there are several programmed intensities and colors, such as “sunset”, “twilight” and several others. A circle with all the colors will appear in the “color drop” — in this option, you can configure the light with the intensity, color and brightness you want. All these selections are for modifying a room's light set. If you want to change just one light, click on the specific bulb and make the changes you want.
In the tab "routines“, it is possible to configure the working hours of the luminaires. For example, you can program them to always turn them on at 6 am and turn them off at 23 pm. s can also set the lights to wake them up and thus the lighting will gradually increase until it's time to wake up.
In the tab "Explore” it is possible to connect the Hue with other devices to create an even more immersive experience. In "Settings” it is possible to carry out all the other settings, such as renaming the rooms, listing the lights for each environment, updating the software, among other options.
A Philips also has the app hue sync, which allows you to synchronize the lights with music, games or, for example, movies being shown on TV, creating a fully immersive experience.
How to use with Google Assistant 4d2b2i
You can use your voice to control Hue products through the Google Assistant. Setup is very simple: install and open the app Google Home - available to Android na Play Store e iOS (iPhone) na App Store —, click on the “plus” symbol and select “configure device”. Then go to “set up new devices” and choose a home to set up the lighting. When you finish the configuration, click on “Set Smart Lighting”.
Now, just choose the lamps and the environment you want to configure. When the adjustments are complete, the lights should flash a few times. You must rename the lights to facilitate voice commands and, thus, you can ask to turn them on, off, increase the brightness, change the color of the light, among other possibilities. For example, to turn on a lamp in the bedroom, it is necessary to say “Ok Google” and then “turn on the bedroom lamp”.
How to use with Alexa 695s3k
It is also possible to use Alexa, Amazon, to control the lighting. To sync, open the Alexa app — available for Android na Play Store e iOS (iPhone) na App Store — and click “Activate Skill” and say “Alexa, discover my devices”. Then the light bulbs will be displayed and you will be able to link with Amazon's artificial intelligence. To control the lights, do as in Google Assistant, say the action followed by the name of the lamp. For example, “Alexa, turn on the room” or “Alexa, adjust the brightness of the room to 80%”.
It is important to note that the devices Philips Hue can also be used with the Smart Things from Samsung and the HomeKit from Apple, delivering a personalized experience to consumers.
The line Hue is really complete for those who want to automate the lights at home. You can set it to turn on whenever you wake up and off whenever you go to sleep. Lights can also be great for creating routines. For example, you can turn them off to make your kids sleep at the right time. On top of all that, it is possible to create a more enjoyable entertainment system.
Check out the video on our channel on YouTube, showing the unboxing of the products Philips Hue:
We also show on our channel tips for using the smart lamps creatively:
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And, if you already have smart light bulbs from Philips, check out all about the new application Philips Hue for managing your smart bulbs.
