Philips Hue Smart 60W A19 LED Bulb - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light - 2 Pack - 800LM - E26 - Indoor - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit vs Apple HomePod Smart Speaker 2nd Generation, Siri Speaker + Power Cable + Apple 1 Year Limited Warranty (Midnight)
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Philips
Philips Hue Smart 60W A19 LED Bulb - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light - 2 Pack - 800LM - E26 - Indoor - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit
$134.99
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Pros
- +Has everything you're looking for
- +Most people are pretty happy with them
- +Frequently on sale/discounted
- +Relatively easy to install (like changing a lightbulb)
- +Issues can be resolved by troubleshooting (e.g., changing zigbee channel)
Cons
- -Weird integration with alexa
- -Expensive (bulbs)
- -Can be daunting for non-handy users depending on setup
- -Pairing can take time
“When I recently migrated over to the new bridge pro I was having nothing but trouble with adding new bulbs and sometimes when I would turn on lights from the hue dimmer switches or from the hue app so”
#4 in Smart Plugs
Apple
Apple HomePod Smart Speaker 2nd Generation, Siri Speaker + Power Cable + Apple 1 Year Limited Warranty (Midnight)
$369.99
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Voice control for lighting
- +Convenience from bed
- +Adds items to lists
- +Integrates with calendar/weather display
- +Heating control
““Siri, make it dark” is just so good when you’re snuggled in bed and the effort of physical interaction with a light is too much.”