#Hue go portable light full

With Bluetooth compatibility, battery power, and one of the easiest setup processes I've ever experienced, it's a decent purchase for a minimalist, no-nonsense smart home owner.

#Hue go portable light full

Rated for just 520 lumens, it's not bright enough to light up a full room, so it won't replace your desk lamp or ceiling fixture (most smart bulbs deliver between 8).īut, it is an attractive decoration for a counter or coffee table, or portable light for camping or outdoor events, and adds a nice colorful glow to any scene. This lineup includes a Bluetooth revamp of its Philips Hue Go, a bowl-shaped smart lamp that first launched in 2015. Last summer, the company began to roll out a collection of Bluetooth-operated lights that remove Wi-Fi from the process altogether. Philips Hue's parent brand, Signify, seems to have heard my prayers. That was an extra setup step I didn't want to deal with, especially given the limited space and outlets in my 200-square-foot apartment. Instead, they connect to a separate device, called the Philips Hue Bridge, which links them to your router. That's because Philips Hue's best bulbs from the past few years don't connect directly to Wi-Fi. My home is equipped with bulbs from Lifx, Koogeek, and TP-Link, and I wouldn't have it any other way. As a smart home reporter, I recognize that Philips Hue's smart lights are the best in the business.