I always wanted a set of Philips Hue lights but was somewhat intimidated by the setup process, more-so because I never had experience with smart lighting previously. Setting these up couldn't have been easier - the hub and lights were all installed and working in 30 minutes. The app walks you through step-by-step, and I had no issues installing and getting everything to work. Now that I have them, I wish I would have bought them sooner.
You install the bulbs and turn on the light fixtures, get the hub connected to your router and plugged into the wall, then open up the app. It will ask if you have a hub and your wifi information, which will then take a few minutes to connect. Once it's connected, it automatically recognizes your lights which you can name and begin setting up. My hub didn't recognize my wifi on the first try, but on the second try it worked perfectly. Everything has been working smoothly since that initial setup process with no connection loss or issues.
I'm primarily using my smart lights on a set of various hanging lamps that plug into A/C outlets, all of which I had to turn on/off/dim individually. It wasn't difficult or a burden to use and adjust them individually, but it also wasn't the most convenient. I couldn't change their color settings, and it wasn't always easy to match up their dimming output with each other. Being able to control them now with a wall switch, as well as being able to adjust their color and dim settings on the app, has been a wonderful quality-of-life addition.
I did purchase a different wall controller from Philips that allows me to dim the lights, so I haven't used the single-button one that came with this set. I've read that you aren't able to dim the lights with the single-button controller in this kit (that was an important feature for me to have), so I can't comment on its function or usefulness. If you don't need a dimming feature for your wall controller and/or you're going to strictly use your phone to control your lights, this is a fantastic set to purchase. The dimmer switch I purchased separately from Philips works perfectly for my setup. In the future I think it would be better for Philips to include the dimming wall controller, even if it cost a little more, simply because it adds a very useful feature that I think most people would want to have. Maybe Philips does offer a kit with the dimming wall switch, but at the time of my purchase, they didn't have a kit with the dimmer switch in a set.
If you've been thinking about getting a set of smart lights but have been hesitant to jump into it due to unfamiliarity, I can reassure you that it's much easier to set up than it appears. Cost of course is a big factor when purchasing these lights, especially because it's more of a convenience than anything. If I was dealing with hard-wired lighting and didn't need to change their colors or set them up on a schedule, I'd have a harder time recommending them. But if you want options and flexibility, and/or you have various lights that are plugged into outlets, it makes a lot more sense to splurge on smart lighting. I couldn't be happier with these bulbs and the hub for my needs.
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