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Philips Hue Smart Retrofit Recessed 5/6 Inch LED Downlight 1 Pack - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light 1100LM - 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 Retrofit Recessed 5/6 Inch LED Downlight 1 Pack - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light 1100LM - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit
#10 in Smart Lights

Philips Hue

Philips Hue Smart Retrofit Recessed 5/6 Inch LED Downlight 1 Pack - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light 1100LM - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit

$59.99

100

Pros

  • +Good price ($16)
  • +Color changing
$16 colour down lights? Wtf
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.