Philips HueWhite and Color Ambiance A19 60W Equivalent LED Smart Bulb Starter Kit (4 A19 Bulbs and 1 Hub Compatible with Amazon Alexa Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant)

The media could not be loaded. I am a huge fan of Philip Hue lightbulbs. I have more than 20 bulbs inside my home and another 20+ of the Hue outdoor bulbs to light up my backyard. What I like about these bulbs is the seemingly endless color combinations and routines that can be created to suit your needs, your moods, your whims ... anything you can think of with lighting these bulbs can do.I have attached a video to this review so you can see some of the spectrum of color these bulbs are capable of producing. The Philip Hue app for the iPhone and iPad makes changing colors and brightness as easy as touching a button. I filmed my video with my iPhone in one hand while I used my other hand to change the colors and brightness in the Philips Hue app on my iPad. It is that simple.Let's begin with connecting these bulbs to your wifi. It is quick and easy. I have connected over 40 Hue bulbs to my hub. I have never had an issue connecting to wifi. Once these bulbs are connected to wifi ... they stay connected to wifi. I have had power outages which caused wifi to reboot. No problem. The bulbs reconnect automatically.The app has several color "scenes" to choose from ... or simply use the color palette to create your own color combinations. There are routines that can be set for the lights to come on at pre-set times ... at random times ... to change color ... to shut off ... to dim or brighten. If you can imagine it ... you can use the app to set the routine. These bulbs are also Alexa compatible ... which provides even greater functionality. Want to try visual effects like strobing lights ... simulated fireworks ... a rainstorm ... a moon-lit sky ... just download one of the many third party apps available and prepare to be amazed at what these lights can do.These lightbulbs work wonders on my mental well-being. I find that the greens and soft blues help me relax in the evenings. The cool white tones energize me during the weekday. The warm yellow tones help me wake to a new day. Having used the bulbs for years now I am a believer that colors can positively impact your mood and your mental well-being.I have tried other LED color-changing bulbs (you can read my review of the Sengled bulbs to learn more). There is simply no equal to the Philips Hue lightbulb. It offers countless possibilities and performs flawlessly. I would not buy any other brand of smart bulb. I give a most enthusiastic recommendation for the Philips Hue lightbulb. Five stars!

I 💕 💗 these lights. I picked this kit up from the Amazon Treasure Truck in December as a Christmas present for myself. I’d been studying the concept & products. Philips is my preferred brand & it’s worth it. The special pricing made this a no brainer. I wish I’d purchased more. It’s definitely more economical to buy a kit with four color bulbs. Hubs are required.I recently got around to setting it up. It was relatively easy. The most challenging thing was plugging the hub into my router via Ethernet in addition to an electrical outlet. The router is not in a convenient location on the upper level however, that spot is apparently great for transmitting the signals.I set up one bulb in the living room & another in my great room/entertainment area on the lower level. The Philips Hue app makes it simple to pair the bulbs with iPhone. It allows you to select from millions of colors. You can set up routines to control lights. The optional geo fencing setup turns on the lights when I approach my home. I hate coming home to a dark house. I’m also using Alexa to control them.It works seemingly via magic...Bluetooth. I named the lights similarly in addition to a smart plug on another lamp. Therefore, my instructions to Alexa must be clear.It is weird to have two systems (TP Link plug on KASA app + the Philips Hue system) but it’s okay. I definitely would not introduce a third application. I contemplated using HomeKit but I don’t have Apple TV & I’m happy with my Echo Dots & Fire Sticks. Keep it simple stupid.The lights give my mostly white walls dynamic color without the commitment. From the street, passers by can see a warm glow. The app has recipes for light schemes (Aurora..., Savannah Sunset, for example) if you don’t want to select colors on your own. It’s cool to mix colors on lamps in close proximity of each other.It’s true you have to leave the lights powered on & allow the app or Alexa to turn the bulbs off or dim them. I’m hoping Georgia Power doesn’t take all my money next month.The other two bulbs will go in my owner’s suite utilizing 3-way lamps. I’m hoping this will be a no drama set up as well.Bottom line, I recommend these highly. It gives my home more warmth & personality. They’re easy to use & amazing. I look forward to expanding my collection.