Philips Hue Essential starter kit hits new low price

Philips Hue has reduced the price of its Essentials starter kit to an all-time low. The bundle, which includes four white and color E26 bulbs and a Hue Bridge, is now available on Amazon for $79.99. This price matches that of the two-bulb Essentials starter kit, effectively making two bulbs free.

The offer is part of a wider reduction in prices for Philips Hue products, even as many Prime Day deals have concluded. This specific bundle has seen a $40 discount from its usual price, marking a new low for the Essential starter kit.

Each bulb in the kit can produce millions of colors and tunable white light ranging from 2200K to 6500K, with a maximum brightness of 800 lumens. The Philips Hue app provides preset lighting scenes for various moods and occasions, and users can also create their own. The included Hue Bridge allows for remote control of the lights, scheduling, and connection of up to 50 lights, enabling automations.

The Essentials series is positioned as a more budget-friendly option. Compared to the flagship bulbs, these have some limitations, such as dimming only to two percent and potentially not matching the color accuracy of premium models across generations. However, these differences may not be significant for users primarily seeking to add colorful, controllable smart lighting to their homes at a reasonable cost.