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Philips Hue FAQ

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    #1502
    Rew
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,679 Mod ✭✭✭✭Rew


    AndyBoBandy wrote: »
    *Getting jealous of you all getting awesome deals on Hue, when my house is already full and I've nowhere else to put any!! (even my mam's house if full of them).

    What about Outdoor Hue.... :D


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    #1503
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,897 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    Rew wrote: »
    What about Outdoor Hue.... :D

    I already have 5 of the bloody outdoor spots in my garden!!

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=107426040&postcount=1562


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    #1504
    Rew
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,679 Mod ✭✭✭✭Rew


    AndyBoBandy wrote: »
    I already have 5 of the bloody outdoor spots in my garden!!

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=107426040&postcount=1562

    The outdoor lightstrips are super cool though, I have 2 and 6 spots already so you have to keep up :D


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    #1505
    PaulT21
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭PaulT21


    Starter Kits are Deal Of The Day on Amazon UK

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Ambiance-Wireless-Lighting-Bayonet/dp/B01LF9G9HC?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_PC_8e839926_NA&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

    A great price I think..


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    #1506
    OffalyMedic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭OffalyMedic


    Rew wrote:
    What about Outdoor Hue....


    Do outdoor lights work off the mains or battery? We don't have mains at the front of our house and have no plan to due to difficulty of install but looking to get a light either dmside of front door


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    #1507
    Rew
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,679 Mod ✭✭✭✭Rew


    OffalyMedic wrote: »
    Do outdoor lights work off the mains or battery? We don't have mains at the front of our house and have no plan to due to difficulty of install but looking to get a light either dmside of front door

    Mains, i needed mains out the front fort a gate anyway so I got some outdoor sockets fitted front and back at the same time. 4 Lilys in the front and 2 at the back might max out to 5 front and back while extensions are discounted. I have 2 x 2m lightstrips as well that i have to fit still.


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    #1508
    super_sweeney
    Registered Users Posts: 223 ✭✭super_sweeney


    just got confirmation the Vimar friends of hue switch is out but they ant cheap by any means.

    https://www.vimar.com/en/int/friends-of-hue-radio-frequency-controls-14788132.html


    0K03906 = £88.90
    0K03906.01 = £88.90
    0K03906.02 = £90.24


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    #1509
    RonTon
    Registered Users Posts: 150 ✭✭RonTon


    Haven’t been following the prices of hue outside light strips ,at moment they are £125 on amazon for the 5meter one , how does this fair do ye know?
    Thanks


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    #1510
    A320
    Registered Users Posts: 708 ✭✭✭A320


    PaulT21 wrote: »
    Starter Kits are Deal Of The Day on Amazon UK

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Ambiance-Wireless-Lighting-Bayonet/dp/B01LF9G9HC?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_PC_8e839926_NA&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

    A great price I think..


    That's not the richer colours version though just in case


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    #1511
    Rew
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,679 Mod ✭✭✭✭Rew


    RonTon wrote: »
    Haven’t been following the prices of hue outside light strips ,at moment they are £125 on amazon for the 5meter one , how does this fair do ye know?
    Thanks

    From what I have seen its good, they are about €150-160 generally


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    #1512
    NoeldeBournaix
    Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭NoeldeBournaix


    Suarezistheman wrote: »
    If I get the starter kit that's discounted on amazon atm will it include a dimmer switch or will I need to get one separately. The 2 lights I plan to use above mantlepiece in living room are on a dimmer switch on the wall.

    Thanks in advance for helping out a noob


    The philips hue bulbs may not work very well with an existing dimmer switch on the wall, they didn't for me anyway. The dimmer switch has to be left on the maximum, and for me there was a constant crackling sound and also some flicker. I just changed the dimmer for a regular switch and it was fine.

    It mentions it here too. I'm not sure if this is always the case.

    https://huehomelighting.com/can-still-use-existing-light-switches-hue/


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    #1513
    paulbok
    Registered Users Posts: 4,898 ✭✭✭paulbok


    super_sweeney wrote: »
    just got confirmation the Vimar friends of hue switch is out but they ant cheap by any means.

    https://www.vimar.com/en/int/friends-of-hue-radio-frequency-controls-14788132.html


    0K03906 = £88.90
    0K03906.01 = £88.90
    0K03906.02 = £90.24

    Niko pricing around the same.
    Extracting the urine a bit there.
    It'll be cheaper to get fibaro or Aeotec switches and nice dumb plates.
    Or get an electrician to put in a neutral to every switch and increase options.


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    #1514
    Officer Giggles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Officer Giggles


    Does the Hue outdoor stuff use the same bulbs as the indoor range. For example is there any difference between the Hue Lucca Outdoor pedestal and a normal garden light with a Hue bulb in it?


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    #1515
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Officer Giggles wrote: »
    Does the Hue outdoor stuff use the same bulbs as the indoor range. For example is there any difference between the Hue Lucca Outdoor pedestal and a normal garden light with a Hue bulb in it?

    Yes most are.

    You can buy other fittings cheaper that fit the es or bc type lamps.


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    #1516
    super_sweeney
    Registered Users Posts: 223 ✭✭super_sweeney


    paulbok wrote: »
    Niko pricing around the same.
    Extracting the urine a bit there.
    It'll be cheaper to get fibaro or Aeotec switches and nice dumb plates.
    Or get an electrician to put in a neutral to every switch and increase options.

    yeah i have ordered one of these

    https://www.gearbest.com/alarm-systems/pp_610095.html?wid=1433363&currency=EUR&vip=15023918&gclid=CjwKCAiAlb_fBRBHEiwAzMeEdgrtx9UPAMwpN5p5_RJJHupIfIBDQWOsu0EM6FH2kN5U99NJ2ihpuBoC_IQQAvD_BwE

    waiting for it. It might do what i need. I think 90 pounds for an on/off switch is a bit much......... no matter how nice they look.

    I'll update when this arrive hopefully this week as i ordered it about 4 weeks ago


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    #1517
    paulbok
    Registered Users Posts: 4,898 ✭✭✭paulbok


    super_sweeney wrote: »
    yeah i have ordered one of these

    https://www.gearbest.com/alarm-systems/pp_610095.html?wid=1433363&currency=EUR&vip=15023918&gclid=CjwKCAiAlb_fBRBHEiwAzMeEdgrtx9UPAMwpN5p5_RJJHupIfIBDQWOsu0EM6FH2kN5U99NJ2ihpuBoC_IQQAvD_BwE

    waiting for it. It might do what i need. I think 90 pounds for an on/off switch is a bit much......... no matter how nice they look.

    I'll update when this arrive hopefully this week as i ordered it about 4 weeks ago

    I have a wired Aqara switch, got it to test out.
    Can't fault it except for it can't dim, and only available up to 2 gang. I could work around the gang limitation but I do need a dimmer on several switches.


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    #1518
    jones
    Registered Users Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭jones


    Any one else notice a high pitched wine off certain hue bulbs? I've 34 bulbs and I've noticed 2 or 3 of the gu10s emit this noise (I can only hear it when it's quiet to be fair) do I've dodgy bulbs or do I need to check my wiring?


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    #1519
    Rew
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,679 Mod ✭✭✭✭Rew


    Officer Giggles wrote: »
    Does the Hue outdoor stuff use the same bulbs as the indoor range. For example is there any difference between the Hue Lucca Outdoor pedestal and a normal garden light with a Hue bulb in it?

    Some are normal hue bulbs, some are built bulbs. Lucca is just an e27 bulb, Lily spot or Calla pedestal is a built in bulb.


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    #1520
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users Posts: 26,556 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    Finally making my first jump into smart lighting.

    These were 50% a few days ago. Are these the most up to date bulbs you can get?

    Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance Wireless Lighting E27 Starter Kit, 3 x Philips Hue 10W E27 Richer Colour Bulbs, 1 x Hue Bridge 2.0, Apple Home Kit Enabled, Works with Alexa https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01K1WP7Z4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ely8Bb48J6PF6

    Finding it difficult to know as there’s just so many products out there.


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    #1521
    Brian017
    Registered Users Posts: 2,848 ✭✭✭Brian017


    Creamy Goodness wrote: »
    Finally making my first jump into smart lighting.

    These were 50% a few days ago. Are these the most up to date bulbs you can get?

    Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance Wireless Lighting E27 Starter Kit, 3 x Philips Hue 10W E27 Richer Colour Bulbs, 1 x Hue Bridge 2.0, Apple Home Kit Enabled, Works with Alexa https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01K1WP7Z4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ely8Bb48J6PF6

    Finding it difficult to know as there’s just so many products out there.

    Yes, Richer Colours are the latest version of bulbs. A B22 version of that kit is available if you need


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    #1522
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    That's expensive


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    #1523
    Brian017
    Registered Users Posts: 2,848 ✭✭✭Brian017


    Yeah I just checked and you can get the same kit with a dimmer included for £125

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0748MY3RX/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza


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    #1524
    THE ALM
    Registered Users Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭THE ALM


    I'd be surprised if there aren't deals on these come Friday so best wait until then.


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    #1525
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users Posts: 26,556 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    That's expensive

    It was a flash sale. Got for £79.99 or if I wanted an echo dot £89.99, i didn’t .


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    #1526
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,799 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Did someone in here say they had the Samotech light switch covers? How are they? I think I might pick up two or three.


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    #1527
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Creamy Goodness wrote: »
    It was a flash sale. Got for £79.99 or if I wanted an echo dot £89.99, i didn’t .

    I know I got at £69 for 3 bulbs


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    #1528
    tonc76
    Registered Users Posts: 1,336 ✭✭✭tonc76


    TitianGerm wrote: »
    Did someone in here say they had the Samotech light switch covers? How are they? I think I might pick up two or three.

    Snug fit and tidy looking


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    #1529
    0ph0rce0
    Registered Users Posts: 3,917 ✭✭✭0ph0rce0


    Creamy Goodness wrote: »
    Finally making my first jump into smart lighting.

    These were 50% a few days ago. Are these the most up to date bulbs you can get?

    Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance Wireless Lighting E27 Starter Kit, 3 x Philips Hue 10W E27 Richer Colour Bulbs, 1 x Hue Bridge 2.0, Apple Home Kit Enabled, Works with Alexa https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01K1WP7Z4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ely8Bb48J6PF6

    Finding it difficult to know as there’s just so many products out there.

    Should have ordered the other day myself, Had it in the cart and didn't have my card on me. Just logged in there to buy now and back to normal price and no free echo :( Hopefully the deal pops back up the weekend.


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    #1530
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,799 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    tonc76 wrote: »
    Snug fit and tidy looking

    Great thanks. Two ordered!!


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    #1531
    eusap
    Registered Users Posts: 657 ✭✭✭eusap


    TitianGerm wrote: »
    Did someone in here say they had the Samotech light switch covers? How are they? I think I might pick up two or three.

    I bought two, I had to actually change the light switch from a 30 year old one to one I picked up in B&Q for €2 because there was not enough clearance. But after that they are perfect for the Guest Bedrooms to avoid them turning off the switch.


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