![]() Third-party bulbs are currently not able to connect to Apple Home through the Philips Hue app. This means that you won’t be able to synchronize your non-Hue bulbs with music, movies, or games. The third-party smart bulbs will not work with the Philips Hue Entertainment feature. ![]() Incompatible with Philips Hue Entertainment Feature.Genuine Philips Hue bulbs can dim down to almost nothing. I have not found a non-Hue bulb that can offer the same level of dimming as the Hue bulbs. It almost never happens with Philips Hue bulbs.Īnother limitation of the third-party bulbs is their ability to dim. In my experience, this happens infrequently with third-party bulbs, but often enough to notice. This means that they sometimes take longer to turn on, off, or change color. Third-party bulbs might not respond as quickly to commands as genuine Philips Hue bulbs. To minimize the impact of this, I recommend sticking to one brand of bulbs in any given room, and definitely don’t install bulbs from different brands into the same light fixture. This can be problematic if you’re trying to match other lights in your smart home setup. Third-party bulbs may display a slightly different color than genuine Philips Hue bulbs. Here’s a list of the potential drawbacks of using these third-party bulbs: While I’m all for saving a few bucks (who isn’t?), it’s important to know what you might be giving up when you opt for a non-Hue bulb. Which lights will not work with Philips Hue?īefore you buy: Limitations of third-party bulbs.Light Strips compatible with Philips Hue.Outdoor lights compatible with Philips Hue.E12 bulbs (Candelabra) compatible with Philips Hue.Recessed Downlights compatible with Philips Hue.Standard A19 bulbs compatible with Philips Hue.Best Smart Bulbs Compatible with Philips Hue.Before you buy: Limitations of third-party bulbs.It’s not necessary to know which lights have been turned on/off on the task and it’s just something else to dismiss.ħ) Be able to define a set of colours that you can attribute to tasks so you don’t have to guess when configuring each bulb.Ĩ) Have a preview of colour when setting up a task. Most of the time the words chosen (eg ‘Lights on’) seem to be reserved by Siri and can’t be used.Ħ) Don’t display an annoying dialog after you have executed a task. A custom keyword doesn’t persist and reverts to whatever this app chooses. At present you have to connect one at a time and retype the SSID and password each time.Ģ) Use an alternating colour to signify configuration instead of the epilepsy inducing strobing flash.ģ) Have ‘fade up’ and ‘fade down’ instead of just on and off.Ĥ) Be able to chain together tasks so that you can create one for example to ‘turn off all lights’ and be able to add that to other tasks without having to manually add each step to the new task.ĥ) Siri integration doesn’t work. Enjoy the beauty of the season and have a truly delightful holiday!įirstly this is a great system and well built app, however if it did the following it would be 10x better:ġ) Add multiple devices at once connecting to the same WLAN. May these festive days bring you moments of love, happiness, and cherished memories. Update your Calex Smart Home app now and experience the magic of these new features for yourself! We extend our warmest wishes to you for a holiday season filled with joy and laughter. Take a quick look at your light settings and discover the various scenes! Whether you opt for subtle light effects or a full Christmas show, we support you in creating the perfect Christmas atmosphere. This expands the possibilities of your smart home and ensures seamless integration of all your smart devices.Īnd last but not least, we are fully prepared for the Christmas season! With special Christmas scenes in your app, you can transform your house into a magical Christmas world. You'll find that you can switch between different functions and settings faster, thanks to our optimized navigation.Ī significant addition is the support for many more new smart devices. The improved main screen makes navigating the app even easier and more intuitive. ![]() That's why we're introducing dark mode, an eye-friendly interface that's ideal for evening use. We've also thought about the comfort of your eyes in the evening. Whether you're planning a cozy evening or need an energetic work environment, our light scenes provide the perfect ambiance. We start with our new light scenes, which allow you to personalize the lighting in your home for every occasion. In the latest update of the Calex Smart Home app, we have introduced a range of exciting new features that elevate your smart lighting experience to a new level. ![]()
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