Philips Hue Ambiance 2-Pack A19 LED Smart Bulb
Philips Hue Ambiance 2-Pack A19 LED Smart Bulb
SPECIFICATION
- BRAND: Philips Hue
- LIGHT TYPE: LED
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Base Lumen (60W)
- WATTAGE: 10 watts
- BULB SHAPE SIZE: A19
- BULB BASE: E26
- LIGHT COLOR: Multicolor
- VOLTAGE: 110 Volts
- UNIT COUNT: 2 Count
- MATERIAL: Synthetic Polymer (PMMA)
- MODEL NAME: Philips Hue CFH A19
- CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGY: ZigBee, Bluetooth
- INDOOR/OUTDOOR USAGE: Outdoor, Indoor
- CONTROLLER TYPE: homekit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
- STYLE: Base Lumen (60W)
- CONNECTIVITY PROTOCOL: Bluetooth, Zigbee
- MANUFACTURER: Signify
- ITEM WEIGHT: 8 ounces
- PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 2.4 x 2.4 x 4.3 inches
INTRODUCTION
With 16 million colors, you can create any atmosphere. With only a button press on your smartphone or the help of your preferred voice assistant, you can control all of your Philips Hue Smart Lights. With the (free) Hue Bluetooth app, you can add up to 10 Hue Bluetooth/Zigbee smart bulbs. Go to Settings > Add voice assistant in the Hue App when you’re ready to connect a voice assistant. Energy Star certified for 22 years or 25,000 lifetime hours (based on typical usage in the industry). Despite being Bluetooth compatible, your Hue Hub will still be able to use this smart light, and it can be easily incorporated into your current Hue Ecosystem.
You can manage up to 50 smart lights across your house using the Hue Hub (even outdoor). To automate your entire smart home lighting system, create timers and routines. To further improve your experience, add accessories like motion sensors and smart switches to your house or manage your lights while you’re away. Add colorful accessories to your home’s interior design or use lively light hues when hosting a party. Pre-made light recipes can help you get through the day by recharging you in the morning and relaxing you at the end of a hard day. without difficulty, tinkering, or stress. No need to be patient; they are truly very easy.
HOW TO SETUP
- Turn On the light bulb by pressing the power button on the switchboard.
- Connect to the Wi-Fi through the provided USB cable
- Connect the AUX cable to the device and plug the adapter into a wall socket
- Install the HUE app in your smartphone.
FAQs
do you need a hub to connect these to Alexa?
I have one that came with my Echo Show 10, it paired with the Echo Show and the other Echos can control it no issue. But you have to have an Echo with Zigbee function – that means the older Echo Plus, or the new 4th gen Echo or an Echo Show 10.
Do these bulbs use ZigBee or Bluetooth to connect Alexa devices? description mentions echo dot (3rd gen) which does not include ZigBee hub.
I’m not entirely sure which Dot I have, it’s not the cloth one though I think the previous gen, but it works with these lights even through a floor. I have it down in my kitchen and according to the app it’s connected to the echo dot in my office upstairs! I have 2 Echo Flexs downstairs that are closer but their Bluetooth might be weaker? My place isn’t big so they’re not too far away, but it does work through a floor and wanted to make sure that was mentioned. Your mileage may vary!
Can anyone explain what you mean when you say you need a hub to connect to Alexa?
The hue hub directly controls the bulbs (one hue hub can control 50? bulbs). Alexa can install a “skill” (an app/program) that communicates with the hue hub. The end result: You say “Alexa turn on bedroom light”, Alexa passes the request to the hue hub, hub turns the light on, Alexa gets a reply that the request was fulfilled and lights are on. You can control the hue hub directly with an app, or you can use an apple or google smart device to do the same thing that Alexa does.
Will this connect to Echo dot 3rd Generation without a hub?
Yes. I have 2 of these Hue Bluetooth bulbs connected to 2 Echo Dot 3rd gen in 2 different rooms. I have had them for about a year. Only had an issue one time after a power outage. Had to reconnect to Alexa. After that worked fine again.
What is the light output of these bulbs (lumens)?
The bulbs come in 800lm, 1100lm, and 1600lm choices.
How do I bridge Alexa to the bulb?
You need the most recent Alexa or you get the hub for the hue bulbs. I bought the hue and hub package.
Will this work in an E27 socket?
Actually, it is an A19 bulb, pretty much a normal-sized socket.
With just the Bluetooth app (no Hue hub), are 2 bulbs able to be controlled as a unit? Or, does each bulb need to be controlled separately?
I first setup the bulbs as Light 1, Light 2, Light 3, Light 4 using an Amazon Echo Plus, and I create a routine. I say turn off the lights and it runs the routine of lights 1 off lights 2 off lights 3 off and lights 4 off. If I say turn on the lights it turns on Light 1, Light 2, Light 3, Light 4. This is the only way I figured out how to control 2 or more lights with one statement. I do not think the app will do what you want. But maybe. You can also say Alexa Light 1 50 percent, and it will dim it to 50 percent or whatever percent you want, but it will not dim all 4 of them at once if you say Lights 50 percent, it has to be each individual bulb.
Can this bulb be used for outdoor lights?
Yes.
Can I use them for regular ceiling lights?
It depends on your definition of normal ceiling lights. This bulb will fit into a normal socket. I placed mine in a floor lamp and ceiling lamp.
What size socket do these fit into? The description says “any socket” but obviously many sockets would be too large or small.
It is a regular socket, NOT in a small Chandelier socket or a larger Patio light socket. It will fit in a regular lamp.
I’m wanting to put these in my outside barn lights with Bluetooth can I set a timer or do I need an Alexa in the barn? I have one in the house.
I have some pre-Bluetooth and some with Bluetooth. Since I’ve always used a bridge, I think the signals sent to the bulbs are WiFi. So, it may not work unless your WiFi signal reaches they are at. Bluetooth signal is weaker than WiFi.
Compatible with 5g WIFI?
These bulbs do not connect to any WiFi network. They only support Bluetooth or Zigbee (Hue Hub) connections.
Do this work with effects?
Yes. I am using them with both Hue Labs and dynamic scenes and they work well.
Will this work in Japan?
they work with if you have Alexia. the lights work on their own they are regular bulbs.
