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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

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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Are smart string lights for you? Here are my top tips to help you decide

By Cesci Angell published

Get that lightbulb moment with my guide on what to look out for when choosing your smart string lights.

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Philips Hue Festavia lights in living room with text 'TechRadar Black Friday Deals'

Philips Hue lights crash to record-low Black Friday prices – save up to 54%

By Cat Ellis published

If you've been waiting for the right time to stock up on Philips Hue bulbs, that moment is now.

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The Philips Hue Signe Floor Lamp is $131 off at Amazon right now

By Cesci Angell published

This vivid, wall-washing smart floor lamp from Philips Hue is on sale at a significant discount this Black Friday.

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Philips Hue Play Wall Washer

Struggling to get up in the colder months? You need a smart light in your life – and I've found just the one

By Cat Ellis published

For those dark winter morning, the Philips Hue Wall Washer is a dream come true.

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Composite image of Philips Hue Bridge on wall and blue Philips Hue smart lights in living room

How to set up your Philips Hue Bridge in four easy steps, and transfer your existing lights across

By Jennifer Oksien last updated

Discover or recap how to set up your Philips Hue Bridge to unlock more smart lighting possibilities.

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Philips Hue Bridge Pro

The Philips Hue Bridge Pro is finally on sale, but there's something you should know before you buy one

By Cat Ellis published

The Bridge Pro can support three times as many lights as the Bridge V2, but there's a temporary snag.

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