Philips introduces budget-friendly Hue bulbs as part of major lineup overhaul

Standard bulbs also get an upgrade. The new models can decrease by 0.2% as low (compared to 2% for essential bulbs), and Philips claims that they can produce the full range of visible color temperatures (from 1,000 to 20,000 K, compared to the range of 2,200 to 6,500 k of essential bulbs).

The next most important addition to the ecosystem is probably the new Hue Bridge Pro, the first new bridge accessory of the Hue ecosystem in a decade. In addition to being faster, the new $ 99 bridge supports “150+ lights” and “50+ accessories”, at least triple the number supported by the previous bridge (which always remains at $ 66 as an accessory at a lower cost for smaller configurations). Users with several shade bridges may possibly replace them with a single bridge pro, but Hueblog reports that this capacity will not be available until “later this year”.

Other new colors products include interior and outdoor strip lamps, including cheaper models under the new essential brand umbrella; Festavia brand exterior string lights; And a secure video bell of $ 170. The new hub and most of the new bulbs are launched in North America from today, but the doorbell will not be launched until October, and numerous lights and string lights will be published in November or December. The press release to signify offers specific information on prices and availability for all accessories.