Philips has refreshed its smart bulb ecosystem with the local launch of a new HomeKit certified base station. Informally referred to as the Hue 2.0 bridge, the upgraded hub fits into Apple’s smart home framework, allowing users to control their lights simply by talking to Siri (Philips’ Hue smartphone app…
…IFTTT, it will be able to turn on compatible smart bulbs (such as LIFX and Philips Hue). Alternatively, if an Arlo’s battery is low, IFTTT can be used to send an email or calendar reminder to replace it. IFTTT recipes will also allow users to arm or disarm cameras based…
…detection. For example, if an Arlo camera detects motion, through IFTTT, it will be able to turn on compatible smart bulbs (LIFX and Philips Hue, for example) or tell select speakers to play music. IFTTT recipes will also allow users to arm and disarm cameras based on certain events. This…
…addition to its current colour. The LIFX Windows 10 app is available via the Windows 10 Store as a free download. The news follows an announcement from Philips detailing HomeKit support for its Hue family of smartbulbs. HomeKit integration will allow iPhone users to control their Hue smartbulbs via Siri….
Philips is expanding its Hue smart bulb ecosystem with a new HomeKit certified base station. Informally referred to as the Hue 2.0 bridge, the upgraded hub fits into Apple’s smart home framework, allowing users to control their lights simply by talking to Siri. After installing the new Hue Bridge, users…
…standards-based smart home solution, which is a very different approach to many of our competitors,” said Talevski. “It’s not our ambition to do a system completely on our own.” Philips Hue light bulbs, Kwikset Kevo smart locks, and Chamberlin garage door openers will be among the first smart home products…
…”global brand”, its roots and founder are both Australian. LIFX’s smartbulbs were initially funded through Kickstarter, where the project raised over USD$1.3 million. Philips, manufacturer of the Hue smartlighting ecosystem, also has its own Apple Watch application, while Belkin has yet to jump into the world of wearables with WeMo….
…off from anywhere with cellular connectivity. Unlike competing smart bulb offerings from Philips and LIFX, Belkin’s lighting range does not offer changeable colours. As with Philips’ Hue smart bulbs, an additional network bridge, the WeMo Link, is required to control Belkin’s offering. Each WeMo Link can support up to 50…
…your Dropbox. Or when you change your profile picture on Twitter, it will also change it to the same thing on Facebook. While the number of websites supporting IFTTT is staggering, hardware such as Philip’s Hue smartbulbs and Belkin’s WeMO range are compatible with the service, making possibilities almost endless….
…They’re great products, but end of the day, the fact they’re just fancy lights makes the price seem a bit steep. Neither are must-have gadgets, but the Friends of Hue demonstrate that Philips’ commitment to their smart lighting ecosystem. And when it comes down to it, they’re pretty damn cool….
…to any solid surface. LightSrips and LivingColors Bloom both require a Hue Bridge to operate, and are controlled via the Philips Hue mobile app available for iOS and Android. The pair are both output at 120 lumens, and as with the existing Hue range, can display 16 million colours. A…
…to 51200. The camera is capable of Full HD video recording at 50p/60p with reduced noise, moire and false colour in video files. There’s also a new Picture Control System, which gives users control over image sharpness, contrast, brightness, hue, clarity, saturation before and after shooting. There’s also a 3.2-inch…