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Review on 🏠 HomeKit Assistant: Philips Hue Starter Kit by Drew Diaz

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Only fits if you only use Hue

My problems:1. I bought it a few months ago when I moved to a new place. It took me far too long to try the bulbs only to find that one of them didn't respond to the bridge and didn't even have a serial number. I can no longer try to go back as it has been over 30 days and I still and even find the support number on their website even if I could. 2. Not very dark. Wanted two bulbs for bedroom lighting and while they can be bright enough their lowest light level is still too bright for me and my wife before bed.3. The button only works well with Hue. I have other smart home devices and they are all connected through Apple HomeKit. The button loses half its functionality when used through HomeKit and not the Hue app, but it can only be used with Hue devices through the Hue app. have enough time to seek support. But Hue is still one of the most recommended brands for smart devices that work with HomeKit, and the fact that its button in HomeKit is so pathetic only detracts from it two stars. Since the bridge is already working for me, I might think I'll buy a different lightbulb in the future, but I don't have any appliances to take care of anymore. Tried to prove himself with a bridge in the future but Hugh doesn't feel worthy.

Pros
  • . WHAT'S IN THE BOX: Each set includes 3 x 60W Philips Hue White A19 Smart LED bulbs (fits most bulbs, ceiling lights and 4" recessed boxes); Philips Hue hub that can reliably control up to 50 Hue lights without slowing down WiFi; and a smart button with mounting plates
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