Philips Hue Bridge, Unlock the Full Potential of Hue Bridge System, Multi-Room and Out-of-Home Control, Create Automations and Zones, Smart Lighting Hub, Works with Voice and Matter-Compatible vs PHILIPS Hue Ensis Smart LED Pendant Light Black, Two LED Light Sources, White & Color Light, Bluetooth Compatible, Voice Control with Alexa, Apple Home & Google Assistant
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#7 in Smart Lights
Philips Hue
Philips Hue Bridge, Unlock the Full Potential of Hue Bridge System, Multi-Room and Out-of-Home Control, Create Automations and Zones, Smart Lighting Hub, Works with Voice and Matter-Compatible
$42.95
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Provides dynamic scenes
- +Provides motionsense
- +Publishes all connected devices via matter
Cons
- -Migration limitations to pro bridge
- -Limits how many products customers will buy
- -Not a seamless experience with multiple bridges
- -Average consumer would give up once the bridge is full
“Only took them 12 years to release a bridge that holds more products. Gotta love Phillips strategy to create a key portion of the product that limits how many products customers will buy.”
#2 in Smart Lights
Philips Hue
PHILIPS Hue Ensis Smart LED Pendant Light Black, Two LED Light Sources, White & Color Light, Bluetooth Compatible, Voice Control with Alexa, Apple Home & Google Assistant
$527.99
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Not glaring or blinding
- +Very soft light
- +Good for dinner tables
- +Available in black to fit themes
Cons
- -Hanging too high can result in light in peoples faces
- -Us version has a 5” circular cover that contradicts the slim aesthetic
- -Not suitable for households with young children who might pull on it
“The light is amazing, because it is not glaring or blinding at all, but very soft, which is tons better for a dinner table.”