Philips HUE redefines mood lighting, but is it a bright idea?

Something must have infiltrated the air in early 2012, because out of nowhere, Internet-connected multicolor LED light bulbs became all the rage. There were multiple versions all over Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, and a slew of other small startups that it became hard to separate one noise from the rest. That is, until Apple selected the Philips Hue to star in its Apple Store for both online and physical retailers. The rest dimmed into history.

In case you’re not familiar, the Philips Hue is a Wi-Fi-enabled LED lighting system that allows you to control power, brightness, and color straight from your mobile device. You can also set alarms for the lights to start illuminating gradually to wake you up in the morning or dim as it draws closer to bedtime. It can even change colors to display various notifications, such as weather warnings, important e-mails, or winning/losing scores from your favorite sports team.

Of course, all that capabilities come with a price. A starter pack of three lightbulbs and a base station costs $200, and additional bulbs are $60 apiece. But is the Hue worth the value, or just pure novelty? (Excerpt from Digital Trends)


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