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Which Hue products will be equipped with Gradient technology?
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Simply deactivate the Hue motion sensor with a dimmer switch.
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E14 Filament: Buy at Ikea or wait for Philips Hue?
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New API makes interaction with Philips Hue faster

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MelLeave a Comment on At the touch of a button: switch on lamps for a certain period of time ...and switch them off again after the time has elapsed

At the touch of a button: switch on lamps for a certain period of time ...and switch them off again after the time has elapsed

...and switch them off again after the time has elapsed

As alternative to a motion detector, do you want to switch on the lamps in a room with a dimmer switch, Smart Button or Friends of Hue switch for a few minutes and then switch them off again automatically? What doesn’t work with the official Hue app is no problem with third-party apps.

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MelLeave a Comment on After update: Motion detector dims lamps too much Third-party apps as problem solver

After update: Motion detector dims lamps too much Third-party apps as problem solver

Third-party apps as problem solver

Last week, I reported about a firmware update for all older Hue lights without Bluetooth. After installing the update, it was possible to dim the light even more. An innovation that led to many satisfied voices. But there is also a small problem connected with it.

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MelLeave a Comment on Battery problems with the Hue Smart Button: Button cell empty in a few days At least only a few devices affected

Battery problems with the Hue Smart Button: Button cell empty in a few days At least only a few devices affected

At least only a few devices affected

The Hue Smart Button is one of the most exciting new releases in recent years. After the Hue Tap and the Hue dimmer switch, it is only the third switch to be launched directly by Philips Hue.

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MelLeave a Comment on Many Hue luminaires now with stronger dimming Firmware update for bridge and lights

Many Hue luminaires now with stronger dimming Firmware update for bridge and lights

Firmware update for bridge and lights

Have you already equipped your Bridge with the firmware version 19370450000? Then it is worth taking another look at the update section of the Hue app. There is also new software for many White Ambiance and White and Color Ambiance fixtures – Signify points this out in the release notes on the US website.

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MelLeave a Comment on Hue developers can now access API for the HDMI Sync Box Foundation laid for future development

Hue developers can now access API for the HDMI Sync Box Foundation laid for future development

Foundation laid for future development

Currently you can get the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box including a LightStrip Plus for 249 euros at Saturn – the best offer so far for a hardware that is not yet fully developed – just like you indicated in the comments below the last article.

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MelLeave a Comment on Måckebo and Råsegel: Two affordable table lamps for your filament lamps New publications at Ikea

Måckebo and Råsegel: Two affordable table lamps for your filament lamps New publications at Ikea

New publications at Ikea

Smart filament lamps are now available from numerous manufacturers. My current favourites are the White Ambiance filament lamps from Müller-Licht which will probably make it into the shops this month. Their release date is scheduled for March 24th.

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MelLeave a Comment on Fado table lamp: This IKEA classic is a perfect match for Philips Hue Affordable solution for great lighting effects

Fado table lamp: This IKEA classic is a perfect match for Philips Hue Affordable solution for great lighting effects

Affordable solution for great lighting effects

Do you still have a Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance with E27 socket left and don’t know what to do with it? Then I have a suggestion for your next visit to IKEA: How about the Fado table lamp?

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MelLeave a Comment on Outdoor cable and T-piece: Why did Philips Hue choose a set? More attractive when purchased individually

Outdoor cable and T-piece: Why did Philips Hue choose a set? More attractive when purchased individually

More attractive when purchased individually

About two years ago, Philips Hue introduced its low voltage system for outdoor use. At that time only with its products Calla and Lily, but especially easy to install. You only need an external socket and don’t have to worry about anything. You remain flexible and the 24 volts are completely safe.

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MelLeave a Comment on These beautiful filament lamps with White Ambiance are not from Philips Hue First look at Tint Retro lamps from Müller-Licht

These beautiful filament lamps with White Ambiance are not from Philips Hue First look at Tint Retro lamps from Müller-Licht

First look at Tint Retro lamps from Müller-Licht

When Philips Hue launched its filament lamps last autumn, I was very impressed. Later, I realized that the fixed colour temperature of 2,100 Kelvin is not optimal for all purposes. In our open living, dining and cooking area, the warm white light above the dining table simply didn’t match the cooler light in the kitchen.

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