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AmazonPhilips’ Hue bulbs were the first smart-home accessory I bought, and they remain my favorite.
They’re both fun to use and practical, since I only have overhead lighting in my apartment.
The only problem is their expense, but you can save $ 14 off a starter pack by buying it as a warehouse deal.
Hue bulbs come in a handful of styles, and this bundle includes two white ones and a hue bridge. The bridge communicates between your WiFi router and the bulbs, which is what lets you adjust them using the Hue app.
After a short pairing process you’ll be able to adjust either bulb from your phone, or with your voice through an Amazon Echo.
Though these white bulbs aren’t as flashy as Hue’s color ambiance option, you can add more to your collection over time. Each hue bridge is capable of supporting up to 50 bulbs, so you can change every lightbulb in your house within a few years.
The best part about these smart bulbs is their ability to be customized. I use mine in a basic way: I turn them on and off using my voice, which has never stopped being cool. But each bulb can be set to a schedule, so you can have your outdoor lights turn on when it’s dark and turn off when it’s light.
If you’ve been thinking about adding some smart bulbs to your home, this warehouse deal is worth taking advantage of. You probably won’t see a new set dip around this low, so if price has been the only thing holding you back, now is the time to pick some up.
Philips Hue White Starter Kit, $ 51.05
[$ 61.90 New]
