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20 comments
rhinopaul
4 Oct 17#1
I imagine there will be a permanent reduction soon with Philips hub deals due to Amazons new echo plus not requiring them so people will just want the bulbs.
BuzzDuraband
4 Oct 17#2
:thumbsup:
InTheKnow444
4 Oct 17#3
cold, 2 Yeelights do exactly same job without the need for another bridge cluttering up the place for as little as £13:74
jonmarz89 to InTheKnow444
4 Oct 17#5
i no, i got sonnoff for power cables costing me two quid and i got one yeelight where i can schedule it too come on gradually on any time, and i. got tp link lights bulb which seems over price compare too yeelight
bellboys to InTheKnow444
5 Oct 17#7
Agreed. And that's for the RGBW 16 million colour bulbs whereas these hues are white only! Once you know about Yeelight, Philips Hue seem even more ridiculously overpriced than initially thought.
Lauraaa
4 Oct 17#4
Great deal
jonmarz89
4 Oct 17#6
but if wanted hue, amazingly price
jayjayuk1234
6 Oct 17#8
Yeelight bulbs nowhere near as bright by some 200 lumens and time will tell if they will last 25,000 hours like these bulbs are guaranteed for. Philips typically replace any defective bulbs without quibble.
you pays your money and you takes your choice
bellboys to jayjayuk1234
8 Oct 17#9
You got a link where it shows Hue bulbs are guaranteed to last 25000 hours?
jayjayuk1234 to bellboys
8 Oct 17#10
Search for yourself, it's a 3 year warranty, which equates to ~25,000 hours. I mean, they can't really tell how many hours you've actually used can they, however just speak to their customer services if you have an issue, on the odd occasion a bulb has failed they sent me a new one.
from experience, Philips bulbs usually last much longer than the quoted 25,000 hours. Most of the time it's closer to 50,000 hours
Also, most LED bulbs lose lumen output the more they're used.. and chromaticity, the Yeeligh bulbs already start off with a output deficit, and will most likely deteriorate to even worse output as you continue to use them, and the colours will be affected...whereas the Philips bulbs usually maintain their original output and chromaticity through their entire life cycle.
As always, you get what you pay for, admittedly you may also pay a little more for the brand, but the quality is worth it.
bellboys to jayjayuk1234
8 Oct 17#13
Err, wrong.....why make it up when it's so easy to check? :thinking: Guaranteed for 25.000 hours? Behave. Also looks like you have to return the faulty device at your expense (plus insure it as it's 'worth' 50 quid) before they will replace it.
Philips warrants that this device will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will operate for 2 years based on up to 3 hours average working time per day/7 days per week, when used as directed. If this device does not conform to the warranty, Philips will send you, at its election, a replacement device or refund your original price upon receipt of the returned device, register receipt and proof of purchase. Please call our toll-free number, 1-800-555-0050, or write to Philips (address indicated on the packaging) to find out how to return the device. This limited warranty does not cover devices subject to accident, neglect, abuse, misuse or acts of God. REPLACEMENT OR REFUND IS YOUR SOLE REMEDY. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION OT THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IS HEREBY EXPRESSELY EXCLUDED. Some states and provides do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province
Agreed. I got a Yeelight Colour to test out how good they are and so far have been completely unable to add it to my network. The Yeelight support forums haven't been much help other than suggesting it's a problem with router/ISP but I can't believe I'm the only person that's tried using them that has BT for their ISP! From looking around their forums a lot of people have issues with the Yeelights losing connection or not been able to add them - not so good if you want to schedule them or control them remotely.
bellboys to pete_101
8 Oct 17#12
BT Fibre 2 user here with Home Hub 5 and no problems once I'd read the instructions (I'm not good at reading instructions being male!). Download the Yeelight (and/or Mi Home) app, turn the bulb on then off (with 2 second pause) at the switch 5 times, bulb starts going through the colours, click Add Device on the app, choose your wifi router from the drop down list then hold the phone with the app on it close to the bulb (not the router) and a few seconds later it should be connected. I've done this with 7 Yeelights so far and no probs at all. Works great with my Echo as well.
pete_101 to bellboys
8 Oct 17#18
Exactly! Been through all that and no luck connecting :disappointed: As I say I know it shouldn't be anything to do with router/ISP - in fact I have exact setup you have - so not sure what the problem is... although neither do their support yet :thinking:
bellboys to pete_101
8 Oct 17#19
Weird. Perhaps try it at a friend's house? Another idea - turn off smart set up on the hub 5? Worth a try...
Never used smart setup, was first thing I turned off :grin: Will try it at someone's sometime and see if it's any good for them.
jayjayuk1234
8 Oct 17#14
2 years now, well regardless, Yeelight still cheap inferior rubbish, best avoided.
Philips just replaced a bulb i had just asked for serial number, i didn't even need to return it.
If you want an alternartive to HUE go for LIFX
If you're happy with your crappy sweatshop bulbs then fine, no need to post in each and every hue thread
bellboys to jayjayuk1234
8 Oct 17#15
Getting desperate now, i see lol. And not thinking straight. First you state Yeelights are cheap (we agree on summat!) and inferior rubbish (how could you possibly know??) then go on to say you've had to get Philips to replace one of your bulbs! Expensive rubbish? You literally couldn't make it up.
You've been found out fibbing and gone all immature on me. Hilarious. .
PS I'd be very surprised if Hue bulbs aren't made in the Far East. Of course, I'm not stupid enough to state they will be made in a sweat shop, that's potentially libellous. Last time I looked, Xiaomi were a bigger company than Philips (not to mention Sony). Engage brain, calm down, post. Easy...
jayjayuk1234
8 Oct 17#16
Wasn't fibbing, mine are all 3 years as i bought them from Anylamp. Assumed it was manufacturers warranty, couldn't be bothered to check.
The faulty bulb was due to damage in transit. And i know as i have a Yeelight bulb in the upstairs landing.
lol at the defence of his poor quality bulbs.... too funny
Anyway done here. Can't be bothered to argue with you, this guy sums it up best. note that the yeeligh only wins one category... price... lol
and p.s doesn't matter where they're made, it's the money invested in design and cost per item to manufacture that's important. Enjoy your off colour dull bulbs.. :grin: :grin:
bellboys
8 Oct 17#17
To use an immature word (you started it!).................owned! :grin: Come back when you can compete...
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Philips Hue White Personal Wireless Lighting LED Starter Kit, 2 x 9.5 W E27 Hue White Bulbs, 1 x Hue Bridge 2.0
Apple Home Kit Enabled, Works with Alexa
was £59.99 now £44.99
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you pays your money and you takes your choice
from experience, Philips bulbs usually last much longer than the quoted 25,000 hours. Most of the time it's closer to 50,000 hours
Also, most LED bulbs lose lumen output the more they're used.. and chromaticity, the Yeeligh bulbs already start off with a output deficit, and will most likely deteriorate to even worse output as you continue to use them, and the colours will be affected...whereas the Philips bulbs usually maintain their original output and chromaticity through their entire life cycle.
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As always, you get what you pay for, admittedly you may also pay a little more for the brand, but the quality is worth it.
Philips warrants that this device will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will operate for 2 years based on up to 3 hours average working time per day/7 days per week, when used as directed. If this device does not conform to the warranty, Philips will send you, at its election, a replacement device or refund your original price upon receipt of the returned device, register receipt and proof of purchase. Please call our toll-free number, 1-800-555-0050, or write to Philips (address indicated on the packaging) to find out how to return the device. This limited warranty does not cover devices subject to accident, neglect, abuse, misuse or acts of God. REPLACEMENT OR REFUND IS YOUR SOLE REMEDY. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION OT THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IS HEREBY EXPRESSELY EXCLUDED. Some states and provides do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province
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Will try it at someone's sometime and see if it's any good for them.
Philips just replaced a bulb i had just asked for serial number, i didn't even need to return it.
If you want an alternartive to HUE go for LIFX
If you're happy with your crappy sweatshop bulbs then fine, no need to post in each and every hue thread
Getting desperate now, i see lol. And not thinking straight. First you state Yeelights are cheap (we agree on summat!) and inferior rubbish (how could you possibly know??) then go on to say you've had to get Philips to replace one of your bulbs! Expensive rubbish? You literally couldn't make it up.
You've been found out fibbing and gone all immature on me. Hilarious. .
PS I'd be very surprised if Hue bulbs aren't made in the Far East. Of course, I'm not stupid enough to state they will be made in a sweat shop, that's potentially libellous. Last time I looked, Xiaomi were a bigger company than Philips (not to mention Sony). Engage brain, calm down, post. Easy...
The faulty bulb was due to damage in transit. And i know as i have a Yeelight bulb in the upstairs landing.
lol at the defence of his poor quality bulbs.... too funny
Anyway done here. Can't be bothered to argue with you, this guy sums it up best. note that the yeeligh only wins one category... price... lol
and p.s doesn't matter where they're made, it's the money invested in design and cost per item to manufacture that's important. Enjoy your off colour dull bulbs.. :grin: :grin: