Are Philips Hue Lights Still Worth it in 2024?

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With so many more affordable options to choose from, why should anyone pick Philips Hue smart lights, and are they still worth it?
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00:00 - Introduction
01:17 - Reliability
02:39 - Features
04:09 - Compatibility
04:59 - Accessories
05:40 - Final Thoughts
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@michaelsleen 16 күн бұрын

Let me know what smart lighting you’re using, and if you’re ‘Team Hue’ or ‘Team Anything-but-Hue.’ 👉 Click here to see my smart home gear: tinyurl.com/fvn5rna8

@Gk2003m 2 ай бұрын

I got hue a few years ago, when it was really the only game in town. Yeah it cost a few bucks more than the competition, but it was (and remains) high quality all around. It integrates effortlessly into the rest of my smart home. Were I just beginning my smart home journey today I might be tempted to make a less expensive choice, but it remains true that Hue is worth the money.

@michaelsleen 2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it's been a good experience for you!

@Jester33347 2 ай бұрын

I’d love to see a video about how you created the automations to adjust according to the Sun’s placement in the sky.

@michaelsleen 2 ай бұрын

Will add that to the queue!

@professorxav Ай бұрын

I bought 36 Govee downlights and the tv backlight Dune edition and I am returning all of it. I have several Hue standard bulbs and a sync box with the Hue TV light strip. I've had non-stop problems with the Govee lights, and the light strip's quality does not compare to Hue's light strip. Although I am spending about double for the same number of Hue lights, I know am making the right choice. The Hue colors and ease of use in my experience is top-notch and worth the price.

@michaelsleen Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about the trouble with Govee. I suppose sometimes you get what you pay for. In this case, the extra cost gets you better quality and reliability.

@Gerwin_dutchie 2 ай бұрын

A month ago i had 4 cheap smart spotlights that worked with wifi and it didn’t work so well, and not long ago i bought a starterpack from hue with the Hue bridge ☺️ I love it and what you can so with it 😊😃 Also i bought the Hue Iris and it looks great in my room 🥰

@michaelsleen 2 ай бұрын

Great to hear your experience. Haven't seen the Iris in person, but looks like it can create a unique ambiance.

@SteezyHD 17 күн бұрын

I checked your website for where you got the chandelier but I didn’t see the link anywhere so if possible could you tell me where you got it?

@michaelsleen 17 күн бұрын

Sure, it's the West Elm Hayes Linear Chandelier (Light Bronze): tinyurl.com/yfncas36.

@dhrandy 2 ай бұрын

I have a combination of the old GE Zwave, 1 Wiz bulb, and several Sengled Zigbee bulbs. I've had Z-wave and Zigbee bulbs for years connected to my SmartThings for the last 4 years and Wink for 5 years before that. I've never had any latency issues or had any stop working. I have a Wiz bulb connected through Matter and had it connected through the app with SmartThings and never had any issues with it. I think the biggest advantage is the scenes. I have 2 Govee speakers lights (they are on the back) connected through Alexa and have some scenes set to turn on at night, and change colors when you ask Alexa for movie mode. They change back with Alexa normal mode. I've been happy with Govee, just wish they worked with SmartThings.

@michaelsleen 2 ай бұрын

Good to know. I do find Zigbee and Zwave more reliable than WiFi or Bluetooth-based connections for smart home devices.

@dhrandy 2 ай бұрын

@@michaelsleen I agree. I feel like that’s why Matter over WiFi is kind of getting a bad rap for people that don’t have a solid WiFi network. Even my WiFi over Matter has been really good. But I’m also running Ubiquiti products for my WiFi.

@michaelsleen 26 күн бұрын

Ubiquiti...that's another brand that one might ask, "Is it worth it?" For me, 100%.

@annekedebruyn7797 Ай бұрын

I know that they aren't the brightest and most vibrant and that they overcharge a lot. But I just like how easy everything is and I am willing to pay for it.

@michaelsleen Ай бұрын

They definitely charge a premium compared with other smart light bulbs. But as you said, they just work really easily.

@Jester33347 2 ай бұрын

I’d love to see a video about smart switches too.

@michaelsleen 2 ай бұрын

Good to know, and thanks for the input!

@michaelsleen 26 күн бұрын

@Jester33347 Letting you know that the video comparing smart bulbs with smart switches published -- you can watch it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i-CAdtJ4prPFZoU.html

@manickbarry 12 күн бұрын

I’m not overly impressed with the 1600 lamps just wish the colours were brighter. They are lights out there that have better brightness and colour but I have found the Philips are more reliable.

@michaelsleen 10 күн бұрын

Agree, they could be brighter or the colors more saturated, but the reliability is top notch.

@jassemahmed4389 Ай бұрын

I only like warm lighting as cool lights give me a headache. I also find coloured lighting abit annoying so i went with tapo, 4 bulbs for £15 and can do everything i need and can all be controlled via google home. Also the eco system is fantastic and very very affordable

@michaelsleen Ай бұрын

Cool lighting in the evening also gives me a headache. Glad you found something that works for you!

@itsarcher91 2 ай бұрын

How is this still a discussion Philips hue are the best and most reliable smart bulb they have the cleanest looking app and the best colour saturation out of any other bulb the integration into the smart home is flawless no other bulb can compete with hue.

@michaelsleen 2 ай бұрын

Agreed their product is on another level.

@johncooney1942 22 күн бұрын

They are the only ones I uses. Now strip lights I have some govee because I needed 80’ and a lightening effect

@Bigglare 27 күн бұрын

Hue, Works with any Zigbee 3.0 light and plug from IKEA. Sengled, Sonoff, Cree, eWelink, and more, You don't have to stick to expensive Hue brand devices. With Matter all these devices are bridged locally to any other major platform.

@michaelsleen 26 күн бұрын

Hadn't heard of eWelink -- that's a new one for me.

@Bigglare 26 күн бұрын

@@michaelsleen theyve been around long time. Chances are they are the ones behind any chinese brands you have heard of. like Leedarson

@Bigglare 26 күн бұрын

@@michaelsleen Sonoff is one of their partner brands

@michaelsleen 26 күн бұрын

Got it, thanks for sharing!

@jacobmilford 2 ай бұрын

Just recently switched to Hue after 4 years using VOCOlinc L3 and L4 bulbs. In the past year about 10 of my VOCOlinc L3 bulbs had died. To replace I started buying the L4 bulbs to replace. Over all difference is small. L4 has a slight redesign, and allows for adaptive lighting. But each bulb is WiFi connected. And the WiFi connection isn’t as strong on the L4 as the L3. In the past month seemed like I started having issues with the new L4 bulbs. Which got me thinking on switching. 2 years ago I did buy a bunch of Nanoleaf bulbs but hated the brightness and color brightness. Not nearly as bright as VOCOlinc. So I switched back. Had always heard people having zero issues with hue longevity. While it does seems VOCOlinc is a bit faster on action response. But I was willing to change out to ensure a longer lasting bulb. I’m still not sure if Hue I worth it yet. Since all I need are the standard bulb size. But maybe my stance will change when I buy a house and need some more specialized lighting that it seems only hue provides.

@michaelsleen 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I don't have experience with VOCOlinc. LED bulbs should not be dying in a year. Hue bulbs should theoretically last a couple decades.

@LukaDonesnitch 5 күн бұрын

I just don't like how you are forced to buy a bridge to set up routines and then it needs to be connected to a router that's not even in my room. What If I stop using internet then I'm screwed and the router won't do it's intended job.

@michaelsleen 4 күн бұрын

When I got started with Hue, I connected them via Bluetooth. However, a Zigbee connection to the Hue Bridge is far better (more reliable, more features). The Bridge must be plugged in to your router. Mine is the basement, but it easily communicates with Hue lights on three levels of my home, and lights that are outside. If you use Home Assistant, you can bypass the Hue Bridge all together and connect them directly using a standalone Zigbee coordinator, such as SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus Gateway: amzn.to/3vqQfmP.

@manickbarry 12 күн бұрын

They just work 😅

@michaelsleen 12 күн бұрын

True, there are brighter options or more saturated colors, but I prioritize reliability, and that’s where Hue shines in my experience.