*Price has now gone up by £4 to £36.95 from £32.95*
Still a great price for the 1st gen white bulbs and bridge. As far as I'm aware these Lux bulbs are essentially the same as the Hue White bulbs so will do 2700k white and can be dimmed. The only difference between these and the newer Hue White bulbs is a slightly different shape, a slightly lower light output of 750lm vs 806lm (arguably a slightly lower heat output too) and the cost - the Hue White kit costs £59.99...
Free shipping with code LUZPRICESPYFREE (thanks to judderman)
Description:
Philips Hue Lux 9W ES Connected Bulb Starter Pack, White
Control your lights from anywhere. Philips Hue lux brings you a bright and dimmable warm, white light that you can control from your smart device. Hue lux bulbs fit into existing E27 light fittings. Step into the world of connected lighting. The Philips Hue personal wireless lighting system lets you control your lights wirelessly from anywhere in your house. Be it from the living room, the dining table or your bedroom, your smart device can control any light connected to the bridge. Philips Hue lux lamps give off a bright, warm white light for a range of functions. It's so easy to set the light level for any activity you have in mind. Enjoy perfect digital dimming control from your smartphone/tablet - no more fiddling with dimmers or switches. Make your smart lighting work for you.
Hue makes your life easier by offering you the ability to automate light settings. The integrated Geofencing technology toggles the lights off when you leave your house and switches them back on when you're back. Never come back to a dark home again. By linking it to If This Then That (IFTTT), you add another digital layer to your lighting. Have a bulb flashing when you get an important mail or social media update, program a light flash when your favourite team scores or have lights react to the weather forecast. The possibilities are endless. You can connect up to 50 bulbs or lamps to your Philips Hue bridge. Simply begin with any of the available starter kits and start adding in any combination. So, you can have Philips Hue bulbs, Philips Hue Bloom, Iris or LightStrips. Control any connected light in your home with just the tap of your finger.
Create and control your personal lighting scheme from your Apple device
Wireless connectivity via Hue bridge
Large variety of white light shades as well as many colours
Set timers to help you wake up in the morning
You can extend your Hue lighting system by adding single bulbs and connecting to them via your iPad or iPhone app.
All comments (59)
joshm
8 Dec 16#1
Lux bulbs have a fixed colour temp as far as I know, so they're not the same as Ambiance.
Also worth noting that this version of the bridge is not compatible with Apple HomeKit.
Other than those two minor issues, good find - heated!
4me2save to joshm
8 Dec 16#4
Thanks for pointing this out - description updated. I had confused the Hue White and Hue White Ambiance.
paulj48
8 Dec 161#2
They're also a lot less bright, unless your on a very tight budget you'll only regret not getting the current version bridge and lights.
Bradds
8 Dec 16#3
do these work with the amazon dot? is extra hardware or software needed?
Pack ordered with free tracked postage! many thanks to op.
bloooo
8 Dec 16#7
Thanks OP, seems like a great price. A bit concerned that the order just says "Philips hue 9w lux White" even though the product page shows that it's the starter kit in the description and some of the images. Took a screenshot in case they just send me a single bulb :smiley:
4me2save
8 Dec 161#8
I don't think there's much difference. The Hue White bulbs are rated at 806 lumens and 9.5W and these Hue Lux bulbs are rated at 750 lumens and 9W.
streetsahead
8 Dec 161#9
1st gen hub works a treat with Alexa, I currently have one setup and working fine
Compares bulbs and bridges, 1st gen is the same as 2nd except without the apple connectivity, As far as I am aware the 1st gen works with Alexa and should work with all generations of philips bulbs.
Slim2k
8 Dec 16#12
Apologies, I was wrong. It does with Amazon Echo. I have deleted my previous post to prevent any confusion.
I was pretty adamant it didn't work when I researched picking up an Echo in July while in the states.
paulj48
8 Dec 16#13
don't know here you got that information from but the 1st gen bulbs are 200 lumens duller than the second gen so 25% less.
Moka-Bear
8 Dec 16#14
Can you use this 1st Gen Bridge with Gen 2 bulbs? I didn't even know there were 2 generations but I don't want to buy tech that won't work with the current tech. Bought my parents a Dot for Christmas and want to set their house up with some Hue bulbs.
bloooo to Moka-Bear
8 Dec 16#15
Yes you can
Nealjane100
8 Dec 16#16
was planning on getting wemo's, but this looked like a better alternative - thanks!
Nostr0mo1979
8 Dec 16#17
Thanks OP. UK stock was literally obliterated after black Friday, good price and in stock :smile:
fazered
8 Dec 16#18
Well looking at the same price of second hand gen 1 bridges I bought 3. Should cost me about £3 a bulb net!
impgrrrl
8 Dec 16#19
Are newer gen lightbulbs compatible with the gen 1 bridges?
DJ Dunk to impgrrrl
8 Dec 16#23
Yes, I have the new richer colour bulbs on a gen 1 bridge.
4me2save
8 Dec 161#20
For the coloured bulbs you are correct the gen 1 bulbs are around 600 lumens and the gen 2 and gen 3 are around 800 lumens (at certain colours only) so there is a 200 lumen difference, i.e. the gen 1 is 25% dimmer than the gen 2 and 3.
Thanks for this OP. Been waiting for a cheap starter kit. I have a couple of Echo Dots and wanted to be able to control our lamps. Gone for it :smiley:
DJ Dunk
8 Dec 16#22
Great price. I paid £52 for this kit including the Bloom from Luzern a little while back and it's great kit. I use the Lux bulbs for the drive and porch; plenty bright enough and means I can see to get the key in the front door at night :laughing:
Alasdair91
8 Dec 16#24
Silly, question, but does having these set up as your main lights mean you always have to have the light manually switched on at the wall?
4me2save to Alasdair91
8 Dec 161#25
You can use them as normal light bulbs from the switch but if you want to control them with your phone the light switch needs to be on. You can get switch guards to stop the switch being turned off and just use the app or get a hue dimmer switch to use instead of the wall switch. Lots of options.
No, this is a 1st gen bridge. BT deal was with 2nd gen bridge.
zermattbusby
8 Dec 16#28
Ah OK cheers red
Crapweasel
8 Dec 16#29
No longer available at £32.95
4me2save to Crapweasel
8 Dec 161#30
Good spot looks like they raised it by £2 to £34.95 - description updated
4me2save
8 Dec 16#31
And again to £36.95. Seems like they have dynamic pricing :/
chattyuk
10 Dec 16#32
Anybody have any idea how long delivery takes?
Nostr0mo1979 to chattyuk
10 Dec 16#33
Purchased on the 8th, haven't had dispatch confirmation email yet... Not sure how long delivery will be.
chattyuk
10 Dec 16#34
Same
BritishBeef
12 Dec 16#35
Nothing here either :disappointed: Still showing in stock on site.
Nostr0mo1979
12 Dec 16#36
They would appear to be closed Saturday and Sunday which may explain the delay?
pep411
12 Dec 16#37
I called them today, was promised a phone call back. Heard nothing. Will wait few days then ask for refund, if no replies.
ILOVEYOUMAN
12 Dec 16#38
No delivery notification here either.... such a shambles :disappointed:
chattyuk
13 Dec 16#39
Phoned up this morning to ask about the order, I was told a lot were dispatched yesterday with the rest dispatching today.
She also said that she'd send me an email with the tracking details once it despatched which I've just received :smiley:
bloooo
13 Dec 16#40
I emailed them earlier today and they replied with a DHL tracking number which shows it will be dispatched today
Nostr0mo1979
13 Dec 16#41
good news for some. I emailed them early yesterday and still haven't heard anything yet :neutral_face:
BritishBeef
13 Dec 16#42
I emailed, tweeted, messaged via Facebook and contacted them via PayPal two days ago and have heard nothing at all. I'll call them tomorrow.
BritishBeef
14 Dec 16#43
Received message via Facebook messenger that mine has been dispatched via DHL
chompyrud
14 Dec 16#44
Mine arrived today, cheers OP. One question that I hope someone can answer, I have bayonet light fittings at the moment and these bulbs are screw in, can I get any cheap bayonet to screw adapter (seen some for about 0.80p on amazon) or do they have to be a particular type for these to work?
caverncity to chompyrud
14 Dec 161#45
IKEA only due to quality issues with cheap ones on Amazon. iirc 2 for a £1 or thereabouts
Can someone please confirm that this kit does indeed include the Bridge please?
chompyrud to philljp
15 Dec 161#49
it does
chompyrud
15 Dec 16#50
cheers
chompyrud
15 Dec 16#51
cheers
BritishBeef
15 Dec 16#52
Mine arrived today - thanks again OP :smiley:
philljp
15 Dec 16#53
thanks guys
caverncity
15 Dec 16#54
received mine just, don't use the hue v1 app use the other one as it didn't like that one, the one with the coloured logo is the one you want. pretty straight forward after that, Echo was much easier though. I got 2 power supplies with mine did anyone else. So for the price of the Echo plus £2, I got a Dot, Panasonic All6 speaker and a Hue package, bargain.
BritishBeef to caverncity
15 Dec 16#55
Just the one power supply with mine.
caverncity
15 Dec 16#56
That's good then I got a spare
Nealjane100
16 Dec 16#57
mine arrived last night at 7pm - dhl guy working late!
caverncity
3 Jan 17#58
one of my bulbs has cracked still works though but should not have cracked,
Nealjane100 to caverncity
3 Jan 17#59
maybe that's why they sent you 2 power supplies instead..
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Opening post
Still a great price for the 1st gen white bulbs and bridge. As far as I'm aware these Lux bulbs are essentially the same as the Hue White bulbs so will do 2700k white and can be dimmed. The only difference between these and the newer Hue White bulbs is a slightly different shape, a slightly lower light output of 750lm vs 806lm (arguably a slightly lower heat output too) and the cost - the Hue White kit costs £59.99...
Free shipping with code LUZPRICESPYFREE (thanks to judderman)
Description:
Philips Hue Lux 9W ES Connected Bulb Starter Pack, White
Control your lights from anywhere. Philips Hue lux brings you a bright and dimmable warm, white light that you can control from your smart device. Hue lux bulbs fit into existing E27 light fittings. Step into the world of connected lighting. The Philips Hue personal wireless lighting system lets you control your lights wirelessly from anywhere in your house. Be it from the living room, the dining table or your bedroom, your smart device can control any light connected to the bridge. Philips Hue lux lamps give off a bright, warm white light for a range of functions. It's so easy to set the light level for any activity you have in mind. Enjoy perfect digital dimming control from your smartphone/tablet - no more fiddling with dimmers or switches. Make your smart lighting work for you.
Hue makes your life easier by offering you the ability to automate light settings. The integrated Geofencing technology toggles the lights off when you leave your house and switches them back on when you're back. Never come back to a dark home again. By linking it to If This Then That (IFTTT), you add another digital layer to your lighting. Have a bulb flashing when you get an important mail or social media update, program a light flash when your favourite team scores or have lights react to the weather forecast. The possibilities are endless. You can connect up to 50 bulbs or lamps to your Philips Hue bridge. Simply begin with any of the available starter kits and start adding in any combination. So, you can have Philips Hue bulbs, Philips Hue Bloom, Iris or LightStrips. Control any connected light in your home with just the tap of your finger.
Create and control your personal lighting scheme from your Apple device
Wireless connectivity via Hue bridge
Large variety of white light shades as well as many colours
Set timers to help you wake up in the morning
You can extend your Hue lighting system by adding single bulbs and connecting to them via your iPad or iPhone app.
All comments (59)
Also worth noting that this version of the bridge is not compatible with Apple HomeKit.
Other than those two minor issues, good find - heated!
https://www.reddit.com/r/amazonecho/comments/49tv97/philips_hue_hub_1st_generation_and_echo/
Most comments on this thread suggest it'll work fine
Compares bulbs and bridges, 1st gen is the same as 2nd except without the apple connectivity, As far as I am aware the 1st gen works with Alexa and should work with all generations of philips bulbs.
I was pretty adamant it didn't work when I researched picking up an Echo in July while in the states.
With the white bulbs, however, the Lux bulb (gen 1) and the Hue White (gen 2) only have around a 50 lumen difference i.e. the Lux is around 6% dimmer than the Hue White. My understanding is that the Lux is rated at 750 lumens at 2700k (https://techcrunch.com/2014/08/19/philips-hue-lux-review/) whilst the Hue White is around 800 lumens at 2700k (http://uk.pcmag.com/philips-hue-white-e26-smart-bulb/77597/review/philips-hue-white). I have a Hue White and it states 806 lumens on the bulb.
She also said that she'd send me an email with the tracking details once it despatched which I've just received :smiley: