If you're happy with HD and not in a rush to throw out all of your blu-rays of films shot in SD to re-buy them in overpriced 4K, then don't worry! I have this version of Hue, they're amazing and do everything I want them to. Not one person has ever commented "if only the colours were a bit richer!" :confused:

Thanks for the advise. They are £149 at John Lewis just ordered one

Had Hue as keyword notification but surprised app didn't notify me and I missed this

and back up to full price....

Just managed to get a set... Tried a short time ago but wouldn't add to basket.. Keep trying

perfect! had my eye on these for a while. thanks op :smiley:

Bum. Just added it to the basket and "Important messages for items in your Basket:
We're sorry. The item Philips Hue White and Colour Ambience Wireless Lighting LED Starter Kit, Includes 3 x 9 W B22 Bayonet Cap Bulbs, 1 x Hue Bridge 2.0, Apple Home Kit Enabled, Works with Alexa is no longer available from the seller you selected. To see if it's available from another seller, click here to return to the item's product detail page."

How energy efficient actually are these baring in mind they're always on standby?

Says not available at basket page.

I hesitated just a bit too long over this or holding out for another reduced price deal on the v3. :disappointed: Had vouchers so it wouldn't even have cost me anything. Damned indecision, should just have gone for it..

Still OOS -


OOS

Important messages for items in your Basket:

We're sorry. The item Philips Hue White and Colour Ambience Wireless Lighting LED Starter Kit, Includes 3 x 9 W B22 Bayonet Cap Bulbs, 1 x Hue Bridge 2.0, Apple Home Kit Enabled, Works with Alexa is no longer available.

Nope, not for me.

It doesn't work when you go to basket

​Is still showing you for me. Says in stock on 29th and order now.

You can still order at cheap price as a back order on Amazon. Click on new more buying choices.

Can anyone assist please, do the newer version v3 bulbs work with the hub from this deal?

its true. no longer available

Not available anymore.

out of stock ...damn !

OOS

No.

I would like to purchase a wireless lighting system, which is the best value and works with Alexa, do I need a hub or just the bulbs? Any advise most welcome

If you're happy with HD and not in a rush to throw out all of your blu-rays of films shot in SD to re-buy them in overpriced 4K, then don't worry! I have this version of Hue, they're amazing and do everything I want them to. Not one person has ever commented "if only the colours were a bit richer!" :confused:

Yes I have this and one e27 richer colours one

Anyone know if i can mix gen 2 and gen 3 bulbs? I have plenty B22 fittings in rooms that I don't mind about the Richer Colour such as hall/landing so thinking could get this then buy gen 3 bulbs for living room etc. But wanting know if all can be controlled by same hub (and also by alexa) ?

Is the hub in the v2 the same as the v3?

You need 1 Hub which controls up to 50 bulbs.

Bought the £60 e27 kit the other day from maplin. That will be going back and this one ordered for the extra £26 for an extra bulb and option of colour.

Because if you actuslly go Into the amazon link, it says there's a newer version available for 149.99. Click the link and it says that one is richer colour bulbs. ..

Old model - not the newer model with richer colour.

Google it up people rater than asking if there's a difference. If youre not savvy enough for that, you probably shouldn't be getting smart bulbs. Just saying.

Thanks OP, I've been waiting for a hue deal! Ordered :smiley:

many thanks, op. I've missed every other deal over Christmas but finally got it. that's the wife's present sorted :smile:

​​Was only looking for 2 of the White Ambiance for outdoor porch lights, but may aswell get these now as at least the colour is there when/if I need it. Be good to create a bit of atmosphere at Christmas/Halloween etc. Now my only decision is 2 of the individual bulbs (at £53.98) or the starter set for £86.99 and sell the hub, effectively giving me 3 bulbs for around £55!

Great price even if it has been cheaper before. Now to decide if if actually need anymore bulbs...

Ordered, decent price for hub and 3 bulbs. Cheers

I purchased a 2nd gen bulb and tried to use alongside my gen 3 bulbs but app would not control this bulb. not sure if it should have worked but took it back to store for a refund.

How do these bulbs compare with the Hive ones? I don't have a hive heating system but their pricing seems good and you can integrate control of mains power sockets as well. I'm primarily wanting the system to use with Alexa.

John

ordered thanks op

I own a few of each gen 2 and 3 and tbh I don't really have any problems with them they both do what's needed and mix well colour wise for this price would be silly to pay the extra just for a little extra depth I don't even need any more and im thinkin of getting it

There is; newer model has been around £100 on Amazon. I d hold off. Blue and greens are much richer on newer version. Check out on you tube (Philips hue gen 3 vs gen 2)

Held off and held off.... Damn you HUKD