Questions & Answers for Philips Hue Connected Bulb - Starter Pack
Philips Hue Connected Bulb - Starter Pack
21 Questions + 22 Answers
21 Questions from the Community
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Does my iPhone need to be connected to wifi to control the bulbs?
After initial set up, does my iPhone need to be connected to wifi to control the bulbs or can it work while running on 3g as well?
- Asked by Nicole M from Miami Lakes
- May 14, 2013
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It WILL work on 3G from the App. When you setup the app there is an option in the Settings menu to "Login to Portal". Once you've done that, after setting up an account on the Hue website, you can control the bulbs either from a website, *or* directly from your iPhone/iPad over 3G/LTE/etc.
The previous answer is incorrect.- Answered by Jonathan E from Mississauga
- May 18, 2013
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Can you just turn it on/off with a switch like a normal light for daily use? Without the App
- Asked by Jeff B from Appin
- Apr 26, 2013
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Yes you can. The lights do not work with dimmer switches but if you turn them off and on with the normal switch they will reset to a bright white light like a normal bulb.
- Answered by Olivia S
- Apr 28, 2013
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How bright is 600 lumens? What equivalent wattage of bulb does that equate to?
I'm not sure I've ever seen (or noticed) a lumens rating on any lightbulb I've ever bought, therefore have no frame of reference. Normally, energy saving bulbs tell you the equivalent wattage tungsten bulb they would be as bright as (e.g. 40W, 60W, 100W, etc.). So... how bright is 600 lumens compared to the bulbs I've been buying for the last 40 years?
- Asked by Richard C
- Apr 28, 2013
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600 lumens is between 40w and 60W.
- Answered by Peggy D from Helena
- May 5, 2013
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What to do first? by the bulbs or the holder of the bulbs?
There is nothing on internet about the size of the lamp fitting
Is it only screwfitting?- Asked by Samer N
- Mar 23, 2013
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Best Answer
Hi,
I have purchased a set of these my self, and i live in the UK. These bulbs have the twist fixtures if the lamp/light you have has the 2 pin bayonet style then i you would need to either buy adaptational (3rd party) adaptors or buy different lamps/light fittings with the twist fixture.
As i was not sure if the 3rd party adaptors would affect performance, i decided to get some new laps first before getting the bulbs..
hope this has helped
had to put twist as there is a filter for srcw lol?- Answered by Howard S
- Apr 6, 2013
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What is the voltage rating on a hue bulb?
- Asked by Ian G from Toronto
- Mar 30, 2013
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Can I use hue in a lamp that is currently controlled by a dimmer switch?
- Asked by Ian G from Toronto
- Mar 30, 2013
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I asked this exact question to Philips customer support and they told me: "We do not recommend to use HUE bulbs with dimmer switches. However if you do want to use them with dimmers please make sure that the dimmers are left on max." They also added that using the bulbs with the dimmer switch set to max would not damage them in any way. Hope this helps
- Answered by Lewis T
- Apr 11, 2013
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How large are the Hue bulbs (width & length)?
- Asked by Charles S from Holland
- May 16, 2013
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can you use more than 3 bulbs and buy more?
i got the kit but i was wondering if i could do more than 3 bulbs? can i add more? or do i just get another hit for 3 more bulbs? i'd like to do the entire house, thanks
- Asked by Alex V from Chicago
- Apr 24, 2013
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Yes, The system is designed to support 50 bulbs, however, I recently watch a demo video where they had over 200 bulbs running... without issue
- Answered by Jeff B from Appin
- Apr 26, 2013
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type of base
Do you have Bayonet Base bulbs
- Asked by Vijay T from Canberra
- May 13, 2013
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Would it be safe to use these with a GU10 to ScrewAdapter?
- Asked by Kadir O from London
- Apr 23, 2013
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Can you program them to music?
I'm hoping that there is a way to produce a light show with music on the iCloud.
- Asked by Michael G from Monrovia
- Mar 26, 2013
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Are these good for outdoor lights?
- Asked by Kevin F from Acushnet
- Mar 22, 2013
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Will these bulbs work in 220v 50hz? There is conflicting reports on the web as to whether there are different bulbs or only one bulb with dual voltag
- Asked by Laurence S from Starlight
- Apr 1, 2013
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None of the bulbs are dual-voltage; they are either 110v or 220v, depending on where they're sold. These bulbs are the 220v variety.
The bridge is the only device in the box that supports both voltages, 110v and 220v.- Answered by Chris F from Melbourne
- Apr 4, 2013
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Is there a timer function?
Can you set bulbs individually and collectively to turn on and off at a certain time?
- Asked by Donald M from New York
- Mar 23, 2013
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I just brought a set today and was having the same problem. The App is very average. Also just looking around you have to turn it on every day apparently.
1. Go into the Philips Hue App
2. On the scenes page tap the + button
3. Select which a photo or light recipe to use
4. Tap on the photo
5. You will then see a timer icon, click this
6. You then have the options to then set the times.
7. See what happens when the time is set....- Answered by Craig A from Washington
- Mar 26, 2013
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Can you separately control each individual bulb connected to the wifi controller?
- Asked by Niall M from Copiague
- Mar 22, 2013
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Yes. It is very simple to set an individual control for each bulb, which for me, are all in different rooms. You just choose a picture who colors you'd like to duplicate or ( like me, I used a picture of the room itself) and set the other bulbs to off and the bulb for this room on and to whatever shade and color you'd like. Even the on/off timer for this room can be separate and it is all very simple to set.
- Answered by David G from Warren
- Mar 28, 2013
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can you turn lights on if away from home? From your phone?
- Asked by Ann S from Eden Prairie
- Apr 4, 2013
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Yes, it is possible. this functionality is supported by iOS devices for now. All you need to do is register on www.meethue.com
- Answered by Aliona B
- Apr 12, 2013
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Can I use these bulbs in canned light fixtures?
I have a bunch of can/pot lights that would be nice to control separately.
- Asked by Joanna M from Salt Lake City
- May 1, 2013
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I have Hue at my home and want to purchase a second Hue for my office. Can I use the same iPhone to control both?
- Asked by Thomas Z from Charleston
- Apr 22, 2013
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Can we control the bulb with 3 separate iphone and ipad(me&my family)?
- Asked by Amirali Z from Bethesda
- Apr 3, 2013
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Hi,
i have just purchased the starter pack and yes, i can control these from my ipad and iphone.
Each iDevice will need the app tho.- Answered by Howard S
- Apr 6, 2013
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Will they soon be making a HUE bridge with a POE option?
- Asked by Gregory F from San Jose
- Apr 17, 2013
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