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There are few names as synonymous with smart homes as Philips Hue, thanks to its highly successful line of colorful smart lights. Founded by Philips in 2012, the company has gained a glowing reputation for making some of the best smart lights, including its remotely-controlled smart bulbs, light strips, and lamps.

You can customize the ambiance of any room in your home from your smartphone with Philips Hue’s super user-friendly app, whether you want to set up lighting routines, sync your lighting with your favorite music or mimic the sunrise as you wake in the morning. 

Latest about Philips Hue

Philips Hue Essential bulb shifting between shades of blue and purple

I tested the budget-friendly Philips Hue Essential smart lights, and they blew me away

By Cat Ellis published

If you like the idea of smart lighting but you've been put off by the price, the Philips Hue Essential series could be exactly what you need.

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Philips Hue Lucca

These outdoor Philips Hue lights are next in line for a big rumored upgrade

By David Nield published

Philips Hue has been busy upgrading several product lines recently, and the Lucca series is said to be next.

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Montage of three Philips Hue smart lights on black cyberpunk-inspired background

I test smart lights for a living, and these are my top 3 Philips Hue smart lights to brighten up any space

By Cat Ellis published

Give any room a glow-up and set the mood with these color-shifting smart lights.

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The Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp shines a multicoloured aurora effect onto a slanted ceiling.

The best smart lights 2026: light up your life with smart bulbs and lamps

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated We've tested the best smart light bulbs and light panels from all the big brands including Philips Hue and Nanoleaf.

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Philips Hue Flourish table lamp

The Philips Hue Flourish table lamp is getting an upgrade to take on IKEA

By David Nield published

In the market for a new smart lamp for your table? Philips Hue is updating one of its models.

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Room illuminated using Philips Hue smart lights

Philips Hue pushes out an automations upgrade for the Bridge and Bridge Pro

By David Nield published

Updated A new update for the Philips Hue hubs means better automation management – though we're still waiting for SpatialAware.

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Split image of Philips Hue Essential and Lifx Everyday smart light bulbs in concrete lamps

I love the new Philips Hue Essential smart bulbs, but how do the new Lifx Everyday lights compare?

By Cat Ellis published

CES 2026 Lifx has followed in Hue's footsteps with a new line of cheap and very cheerful bulbs, but which ones should be brightening your home?

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Philips Hue lighting scene with and without Hue SpatialAware

The Philips Hue app can now customize lighting scenes so they suit the layout of your rooms

By Cat Ellis published

Hue SpatialAware is a new augmented reality feature that considers the location of your bulbs and lamps when applying a scene.

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The new Govee Ceiling Light Ultra next to the Govee Floor Lamp 3

Govee unveils 3 new smart lights, plus a host of new features to help you create the perfect mood

By Rowan Davies published

CES 2026 There are three new smart lights joining the Govee family, and they're looking to be serious Philips Hue competitors.

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Philips Hue Essential bulb next to Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance bulb, both on dimmest setting

Philips Hue Essential lights are spectacular value, but the originals outshine them in one key way

By Cat Ellis published

Hue Essential bulbs are just as good as the originals in most situations, provided you don't need to dial the brightness right down.

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