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Are the Philips Hue Essential bulbs actually any good? Here's what you need to know about the smart light brand's budget range

They're certainly cheaper, but are the affordable Philips Hue Essential lights a false economy? Here's our take.

The best Philips Hue accessories: 6 low-cost, big impact gadgets to upgrade your smart lighting setup

The best Philips Hue accessories: 6 low-cost, big impact gadgets to upgrade your smart lighting setup

Smart bulbs are only the beginning; these are the affordable Philips Hue accessories our editors swear by.

Are the cheap Philips Hue Essential lights any good? Here's what you need to know

Are the cheap Philips Hue Essential lights any good? Here's what you need to know

We tested these budget bulbs side-by-side with the pricier range, and struggled to see the difference.

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Philips Hue unveils new Play lamps and upgraded candle bulbs — plus switches that can bring Hue power to traditional and fancy light fixtures

Philips Hue now offers new Play table and floor lamps, upgraded candle bulbs and new smart switches for existing lighting fixtures

Light up your life with the Philips Hue Omniglow, the best Hue lightstrip yet

Light up your life with the Philips Hue Omniglow, the best Hue lightstrip yet, which appears simply seamless.

'Get enough of these and you could probably throw your own rave' — the 3 best smart light bulbs, recommended by a home tech editor

Upgrading to smart lighting costs less than you might expect, whether it's a single room or your whole home.

Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights review: high-end smart lights designed for outdoor ambience

This is what you call a stylish way to bring Philips Hue into your outdoor space

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I tested the Philips Hue Essential smart lights, and they blew me away with their budget price and stunning colors

I tested the Philips Hue Essential smart lights, and they blew me away with their budget price and stunning colors

If you like the idea of smart lighting but you've been put off by the price, the Philips Hue Essential series could be exactly what you need.

I test smart lights for a living, and these are my top 3 Philips Hue smart lights to brighten up any space

I test smart lights for a living, and these are my top 3 Philips Hue smart lights to brighten up any space

Give any room a glow-up and set the mood with these color-shifting smart lights.

I spent a week with the Philips Hue Play Wall Washer, and it instantly elevated my living room

I spent a week with the Philips Hue Play Wall Washer, and it instantly elevated my living room

Discreet, responsive and versatile, the Philips Hue Play Wall Washer is expensive, but will make an instant impact in your living room

Philips Hue pairs up with Logitech to create the ultimate work-from-home bundle

Philips Hue pairs up with Logitech to create the ultimate work-from-home bundle

It's only available to buy for a few more days

Tempted by the IKEA donut lamp? The upgraded Philips Hue Flourish might be an even better smart home buy

Tempted by the IKEA donut lamp? The upgraded Philips Hue Flourish might be an even better smart home buy

In the market for a new smart lamp for your table? Philips Hue is updating one of its models.

Philips Hue is updating both Bridges with a powerful new automation tool

Philips Hue is updating both Bridges with a powerful new automation tool

It's set to arrive in the coming weeks

Philips Hue Secure Video Doorbell review: a disappointing debut from an otherwise excellent brand

I’d been looking forward to Philips Hue’s first video doorbell for months, but it’s fallen short of what I hoped for

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Philips Hue finally understands your floor plan with its new SpatialAware feature

Philips Hue’s SpatialAware scans your room to place scenes naturally, making lighting feel designed and supercharging nature scenes.

I love the new Philips Hue Essential smart bulbs, but how do the new Lifx Everyday lights compare?

Lifx has followed in Hue's footsteps with a new line of cheap and very cheerful bulbs, but which ones should be brightening your home?

Philips Hue’s latest software update is about to transform your entire setup

Hue SpatialAware analyses the position of each Hue light to create scenes that make far more sense

The Philips Hue app can now customize lighting scenes so they suit the layout of your rooms

Hue SpatialAware is a new augmented reality feature that considers the location of your bulbs and lamps when applying a scene.

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Philips Hue Essential lights are spectacular value, but the originals outshine them in one key way

Hue Essential bulbs are just as good as the originals in most situations, provided you don't need to dial the brightness right down.

5 things to know before switching to the new Philips Hue Bridge Pro

Now that I’ve got mine, here’s what to keep in mind before buying

Philips TVs get a drastic update that will seriously benefit your viewing experience

This Philips TV update will be enlightening – will work with Matter smart bulbs, not just Hue

How to set up your Philips Hue Bridge in four easy steps, and transfer your existing lights across

Discover or recap how to set up your Philips Hue Bridge to unlock more smart lighting possibilities.

5 reasons why the Philips Hue Play Wall Washer is one of the best smart lights I've tested

It's fully upgraded my Hue entertainment setup

Philips Hue Play Wall Washer review: drench your boring walls with innovative light, but it’ll cost you

A smart yet expensive ambient light that does more than just look pretty

The Philips Hue Bridge Pro is finally on sale, but there's something you should know before you buy one

The Bridge Pro can support three times as many lights as the Bridge V2, but there's a temporary snag.

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