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Philips Hue Smart 100W A21 LED Bulb - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light - 1 Pack - 1600LM - E26 - Indoor - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit vs Philips Hue A19 LED Smart Light Bulb - White and Color Ambiance - 60W Indoor Light Bulb - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit - 3 Pack

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Philips Hue Smart 100W A21 LED Bulb - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light - 1 Pack - 1600LM - E26 - Indoor - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit
#5 in Smart Lights

Philips Hue

Philips Hue Smart 100W A21 LED Bulb - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light - 1 Pack - 1600LM - E26 - Indoor - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit

$64.98

100

Pros

  • +Good price ($25)
  • +Color changing
  • +Bright (1600 lumen)
I picked up one of the color "100w" 1600 lumen bulbs for $25
Philips Hue A19 LED Smart Light Bulb - White and Color Ambiance - 60W Indoor Light Bulb - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit - 3 Pack
#11 in Smart Lights

Philips Hue

Philips Hue A19 LED Smart Light Bulb - White and Color Ambiance - 60W Indoor Light Bulb - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit - 3 Pack

$134.99

100

Pros

  • +Great base for zigbee mesh network
  • +Bulbs are more responsive
  • +Unique wake-up alarm gradient
  • +Can slowly transition to warmer colors over time

Cons

  • Tos changes can make products obsolete
  • Tos changes force updates/privacy agreements
The hue bulbs make a great base to the mesh network as well, so you don't really have to worry about wireless devices bogging down the mesh.