Learn more about Philips Hue's intelligent lighting

Philips Hue a complete line of intelligent lighting for your home, now know the products sold in Brazil

THE Philips It is one of the first large manufacturers in the market that decided to invest in the smart lamp industry and has launched several related products, including in Brazil. Intelligent lighting allows users to automate the light system of an environment in a simple way, using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to integrate with smartphones, which in turn enable lamp management in a few taps.

The line Philips Hue originally left in 2012 and arrived in Brazil shortly after. Since then, the brand has continued to work to improve the quality of products and services related to the connected home market.

This time, we’ll cover the main devices Hue, the line of smart lamps from Philips. We will know a little more about four products launched for Brazilians, they are: starter kit of smart lamps, LED strip, motion sensor and switch that can be detached from the wall.

Discover the Philips Hue line

THE Philips Hue Starter Kit It is one of the options that is already available to Brazilian consumers. The Starter Kit is an initial package for those who want to venture on the Hue line, with three E27 lamps and the Hue Bridge, a hub capable of configuring up to 50 lights with different routines, automated lighting and synchronization with the entertainment system. Although Philips Hue lamps can work via Bluetooth, the Hue Bridge brings the user the complete experience with smart lamps.

Philips Hue Starter KitThe Starter Kit includes three E27 lamps and a hub to connect all products in the Hue line

Among the accessories available on the Hue line, lighting switch stands out. The lighting control can be used as a wall switch to turn on, off and dim the lights.

The motion sensor Philips Hue automatically activates smart lights when movement is detected. For example, you can use it to illuminate specific environments in your home at night, such as a corridor or a balcony.

Just like the lamps Hue, the LED strip Lightstrip Plus also offers a range of 16 million colors. The light was developed to offer a more immersive experience to consumers, since it is possible to use it on mirrors, televisions, offices, among other places, creating more pleasant environments.

Philips Hue LED stripThe Lightstrip Plus LED strip features 16 million colors

How they work

The Starter Kit Philips Hue you can create a smart lighting system in your home. You can, for example, configure the devices to turn off the lights when it is time to sleep. The starter kit comes with three lamps that can reproduce up to 16 million colors and a hub to connect accessories and up to 50 lamps.

The light switch can be used as a wall socket to configure your light. It can be used to change the lighting intensity, turn it on and off or switch between up to four lighting scenarios, which are configured by you.

Philips Hue switchThe Philips Smart Switch has four buttons with distinct features

The motion sensor works, it will activate the light whenever it detects any movement in the environment. You can do the configuration directly through the Philips Hue and use with the other accessories on the line.

THE Lightstrip Plus LED strip that offers great flexibility to users, since it can be extended up to ten meters or highlighted in the cut marks to use it in different formats.

Easy installation

Installing the Starter Kit is quite simple. First, place the lamps in the desired environments. Now time to activate the Hue Brigde: turn it on and plug the ethernet cable into the router. Ready, download the official app for iOS or Android and start using.

Installing the switch is even simpler. The accessory has adhesive strips. Then, you can remove the protection and stick to the room that you like best. It is also possible to fix it with screws, just use a Philips wrench.

The motion sensor is completely wireless and uses batteries. That way, you can position it anywhere. You can simply place it on top of a bookcase or install it on a wall. The sensor is shipped with a magnetic insert and screws. Use a Philips wrench to screw the socket onto the wall and then attach the device to the magnet.

Motion sensorThe Philips Hue intelligent motion sensor can be easily configured by the smartphone

THE Lightstrip Plus has an adhesive for easy installation. First, check that the surface where the light is to be installed is clean. Then, remove the protective tape and stick it in the desired place. If you are not going to use the entire length of the Lightstrip Plus, just cut the LED strip in the marked places. Do not fold the tape 90 degrees. If you need to make a specific frame, like the outline of a mirror, just cut the ribbon and connect the indicated parts. Now, just plug the end of the light into the power cord that comes with the product.

Connecting your network

After installing the lamps and the Hue Bridge, go to Google Play Store or App Store and download the latest version of the application Philips Hue. As soon as you open the app, it will search for Hue Bridge. When found, click on set up and wait for the device to be configured. Then, accept the app's commitment term. Now you must select the lamps Hue that are scattered around the house. Click on the round icon with a plus symbol in the lower right corner of the screen. Go to “Search” and, in a few seconds, the lamps should appear on the screen. Okay, now you can configure the light the way you want.

The line switch Hue divided into two parts: a base with im and the switch. So you can detach the accessory and use it as a control, from any room in your home. There is a small plastic protection on the switch that must be removed to activate the battery. After removing the plastic, open the application Philips Hue, go to “Settings”, “Acessory Setup” and click on the “more” symbol in the lower right corner of the screen. The accessory should appear in the list of devices. If the switch has never been paired, click on the first option; if it has already been paired, click on the second option.

Like the switch, the motion sensor has a battery protection plastic, remove it before pairing the accessory. To create a connection to your lamp network Philips Hue, open the app and go to Settings. Then, click on “Acessory Setup” and select the “more” symbol in the lower right corner of the screen. If the orange LED of the device is flashing, click on “Led Blinking”. Then, select the room in which the sensor was installed. The time setting will be performed automatically, however, you can customize it your way.

To connect the Lightstrip Plus, the process is very similar. Open the app Philips Hue, go to Settings and click on Acessory Setup. Select the “plus” symbol in the lower right corner of the screen and the Led strip will appear automatically. click in Lightstrip Plus and ready.

Philips Hue LED stripThe LED strip must be connected to a power source to function

How to use with iPhone and Android

After installing and synchronizing, open the application to start using it. In the “Home“, The rooms with the lamps will be displayed Hue, as previously configured. By clicking on an option, you can see the lamps that are in that room. You can see three options in the upper right corner of the screen. The first has a "list" symbol, the second looks like a "color palette" and the third looks like a "colored drop". The “list” shows the lamps in the room. The "color palette" represents the "Scenes" mode, in which there are several intensities and programmed colors, such as sunset, twilight and several others. In the “colored drop” a circle will be displayed with all colors – in this option, it is possible to configure the light with the intensity, color and brightness that you want. All of these selections are for modifying the light set of an environment. If you want to change only one light, click on the specific lamp and make the changes you want.

In the “Routines“, It is possible to configure the working hours of the luminaires. For example, you can program to always turn them on at 6 am and turn them off at 11 pm. Users can also set the lights to wake them up, so the lighting will gradually increase until it is time to wake up.

On the flap Explore it is possible to connect the Hue with other devices to create an even more immersive experience. In Settings It is possible to perform all other configurations, such as renaming the rooms, listing the lights for each environment, updating the software, among other options.

THE Philips also has the app Hue Sync, which allows you to synchronize the lights with music, games or, for example, movies that are being shown on TV, creating a totally immersive experience.

How to use with Google Assistant

You can use your voice to control Hue products through the Google Assistant. The configuration is very simple: install and open the app Google Home available for Android at Play Store and iOS (iPhone) at App Store , click on the “more” symbol and select “configure device”. Then, go to “configure new devices” and choose a home to configure the lighting. When you are finished configuring, click on “Set smart lighting”.

Smart LampPhilips Hue smart lamp can be purchased separately, so you can increase smart lighting at home

Now, just choose the lamps and the environment you want to configure. When finishing the adjustments, the lights should flash a few times. You must rename the lights to facilitate the voice commands and, thus, you can ask to turn them on, off, increase the brightness, change the color of the light, among other possibilities. For example, to light a bedroom lamp you need to say “Ok Google”And then“ turn on the bedroom lamp ”.

How to use with Alexa

It is also possible to use the Alexa, gives Amazon, to control the lighting. To synchronize, open the Alexa application available for Android at Play Store and iOS (iPhone) at App Store and click on “Activate Skill” and say “Alexa, discover my devices”. Then the lamps will be displayed and you will be able to link with Amazon's artificial intelligence. To control the lights, do as in Google Assistant, say the action with the name of the lamp. For example, “Alexa, turn on the room” or “Alexa, adjust the brightness of the room to 80%.

important to note that devices Philips Hue can also be used with the Smart Things from Samsung and the HomeKit from Apple, delivering a personalized experience to consumers.

The line Hue really complete for those who want to automate the lights at home. You can set it to turn on whenever you wake up and turn off whenever you go to sleep. Lights can also be excellent for creating routines. For example, you can turn them off to make your children sleep at the right time. Furthermore, it is possible to create a more enjoyable entertainment system.

Check out the video on our channel at YouTube, showing the unboxing of products Philips Hue:

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