Philips Hue

Huge potential for home integration ; Easy to set up and use ; Excellent light quality

LED brightness only equivalent to 50W ; No dimmer switch support ; Directional light output

Philips’ Hue light bulbs are a glimpse into a future where even your house is ‘smart’. Entirely controlled over your smartphone or tablet’s Wi-Fi, they can be programmed to suit your daily habits. They’re not a perfect replacement for existing...

Excellent colour reproduction ; App makes it easy to control ; Very bright

No onboard controls ; Expensive

Whether you want to bring a bit of life to a dull corner or need a way of adding extra light to space, the Philips Hue Gradient Signe Floor Lamp does it all. Excellent colours, expertly blended in its three segments, makes this a fun way to add...

Smooth and responsive ; Huge level of control ; Supports multiple rooms

Dimming options slightly limited

Able to control multiple rooms, the Philips Hue Tap Dial wireless switch is a great remote, particularly for those that have more complicated setups. Smooth and responsive to use, the rotary dimmer control is fantastic, although it could do with a few...

Keeps your existing light switch ; Three programmable scenes ; Keeps power to your Hue bulbs

No dimmer control ; Hard to get at battery

A neat upgrade, the Philips Hue Wall Switch Module turns your dumb switches into smart ones. It’s relatively easy to install and gives a surprising amount of control. Having a battery-operated module may put some people off, but those that don’t want...

Easy to install ; Brings outside spaces to life ; Excellent app and voice-assistant control

Relatively expensive ; Needs an outdoor power socket

A combination of the artistic and the practical, Philips Hue outdoor lights can transform your garden

High quality white, temperature changing and colour lightbulbs ; Outstanding ecosystem of apps ; Large range of add-on lights ; IFTTT recipe support

Plastic remote controls ; Can't save colours or temperatures easily

The most flexible and powerful lighting system, Philips Hue is the smart replacement your home has been waiting for.

16 million colors with adjustable output to 900 lumens ; Weatherproof operation in all conditions ; Freestanding or screw-clip mounting options ; Simple installation with extension kit available for longer runs ; Support for Amazon Alexa and Google...

Strips can’t be cut to size ; Drab silicone cladding

Philips Hue fans have salivated over the prospect of an outdoor light strip for more than six years, and now it’s here. Thankfully, Hue Lightstrip Outdoor lives up to its billing with simple installation, a rich selection of features, and brilliant...

High quality white and colour lightbulbs ; Outstanding ecosystem of apps ; Large range of add-on lights ; IFTTT recipe support

Inelegant bridge system ; Underdeveloped native app ; No HomeKit support (yet)

Hue’s still the best smart lighting system, despite some rough edges.

Useful features ; Great range & responsiveness ; Extensive 3rd party app compatibility ; Works with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant

Bridge must be plugged into your router ; Expensive