Philips Smart Wi-Fi bulb review: Smart but not hassle-free
Philips Smart Wi-Fi bulb review: The company's new WiFi-enabled smart bulb retailing for Rs 999 competes against the already crowded market dominated by the likes of Wipro, Syska, Xiaomi and more
- Dec 12, 2019,
- Updated Dec 12, 2019 11:25 AM IST
Smart lighting solutions are aplenty these days. And you need not require special hardware such as smart speakers to control one. Basis the compatibility of the smart bulb/lighting, it can be very controlled via voice commands from Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa app.
Back in 2015, when I had reviewed the Philips Hue smart bulb, it was accompanied by a hub to connect to the internet and control via a smartphone app. For Rs 16,995, the kit had three Bulbs and a hub (that connected to the router). Priced on the higher side, this was quickly toppled by Bluetooth enabled smart bulbs.
The company's new WiFi-enabled smart bulb retailing for Rs 999 competes against the already crowded market dominated by the likes of Wipro, Syska, Xiaomi and more. From having the first-mover advantage, Philips is now catching up with the competition.
The app also has the option of checking power consumption. Other than the app, it can also be controlled using voice assistants such as Google Assistant, Alexa and more. Adding the bulb by selecting Wiz hardly took a few minutes for integration.
This 9w bulb with 825 lumens is bright and good for mood lighting. However, when switched off from the mains, it goes back to the yellow colour and the colour has to be changed from the app.
Price: Rs 999
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Smart lighting solutions are aplenty these days. And you need not require special hardware such as smart speakers to control one. Basis the compatibility of the smart bulb/lighting, it can be very controlled via voice commands from Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa app.
Back in 2015, when I had reviewed the Philips Hue smart bulb, it was accompanied by a hub to connect to the internet and control via a smartphone app. For Rs 16,995, the kit had three Bulbs and a hub (that connected to the router). Priced on the higher side, this was quickly toppled by Bluetooth enabled smart bulbs.
The company's new WiFi-enabled smart bulb retailing for Rs 999 competes against the already crowded market dominated by the likes of Wipro, Syska, Xiaomi and more. From having the first-mover advantage, Philips is now catching up with the competition.
The app also has the option of checking power consumption. Other than the app, it can also be controlled using voice assistants such as Google Assistant, Alexa and more. Adding the bulb by selecting Wiz hardly took a few minutes for integration.
This 9w bulb with 825 lumens is bright and good for mood lighting. However, when switched off from the mains, it goes back to the yellow colour and the colour has to be changed from the app.
Price: Rs 999
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