*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and color ambiance bulbs). Learn more.
Starter kit E26
Enjoy relaxing and energizing scenes or create your own routines right out of the box with the Hue White ambiance starter kit. Includes Hue Bridge, 2 smart bulbs that offer the full spectrum of white light and a smart switch.
Product highlights
- White ambiance
- Warm-to-cool white light
- Hue Bridge included
- Control with app or voice*
- Smart switch included
Comfortable, colorful light
With a brightness comparable to a 60 W bulb, these bulbs provide a sufficient level of white and color light that is bright enough to read on the couch, listen to music, or simply relax in your bedroom.
Control lights instantly
Get instant control over your Philips Hue smart lights with the Hue dimmer switch. With the touch of a button, your entire household can instantly dim or brighten the room, turn lights on and off, or set light scenes.
Easy, wireless installation
The battery-powered, wireless design of the Hue dimmer switch lets you mount it anywhere with the included adhesive tape. Remove the switch from its wall plate and use it as a remote control or attach it to any magnetic surface.
Enjoy the right smart lighting for daily tasks
Make your day easier with four preset light scenes that have been handcrafted for your daily tasks. Two cool-toned scenes, Energize and Concentrate, help you get going in the morning and keep your focus, while the warmer scenes of Read and Relax help you enjoy a good book and a rested mind.
Away-from-home smart light control
The Philips Hue app gives you complete control over your lights, even if you're not home. Switch your lights off and on remotely using just the app to ensure your home is always lit the way you want it.
Control lights with your voice
When connected to the Hue Bridge, you can pair your lights with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant and control your lights using just your voice. Simple voice commands let you turn your lights on and off, dim or brighten your lights, and even set a light scene.
Sync movies, TV shows, music, and games to smart lights
Bring your entertainment to new heights by syncing the action on the screen or the beat of your music to your smart lights.* Choose the way you'd like to sync your lights to your movie, music (including with our Spotify integration!), TV show, or game and watch as the color-capable lights in your Entertainment area react. *Hue Bridge required
Smart home automation hub: Hue Bridge
The Hue Bridge is an essential component to a personal Philips Hue smart lighting system. It is the brains of the operation, communicating with both your smart light bulbs and the Hue app to ensure that everything works together. It also enables smart home automation features like scheduling routines and timers.
Get in the mood with warm to cool white smart lights
Use over 50,000 shades of warm to cool white light to put you in the mood to work, play, or relax ∙ no matter what time of day it is. Start your morning off on the right foot with cool, energizing bright white light, or settle down for the night with golden tones.
Play with smart color lights
There's no limit with Philips Hue: with over 16 million colors, you can transform your home into the perfect party venue, bring a bedtime story to life, and much more. Use preset, colored light scenes to evoke the feeling of summer any time you'd like, or use your own photo to relive a special memory.
Comfortable, colorful light
With a brightness comparable to a 60 W bulb, these bulbs provide a sufficient level of white and color light that is bright enough to read on the couch, listen to music, or simply relax in your bedroom.
Control lights instantly
Get instant control over your Philips Hue smart lights with the Hue dimmer switch. With the touch of a button, your entire household can instantly dim or brighten the room, turn lights on and off, or set light scenes.
Easy, wireless installation
The battery-powered, wireless design of the Hue dimmer switch lets you mount it anywhere with the included adhesive tape. Remove the switch from its wall plate and use it as a remote control or attach it to any magnetic surface.
Enjoy the right smart lighting for daily tasks
Make your day easier with four preset light scenes that have been handcrafted for your daily tasks. Two cool-toned scenes, Energize and Concentrate, help you get going in the morning and keep your focus, while the warmer scenes of Read and Relax help you enjoy a good book and a rested mind.
Away-from-home smart light control
The Philips Hue app gives you complete control over your lights, even if you're not home. Switch your lights off and on remotely using just the app to ensure your home is always lit the way you want it.
Control lights with your voice
When connected to the Hue Bridge, you can pair your lights with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant and control your lights using just your voice. Simple voice commands let you turn your lights on and off, dim or brighten your lights, and even set a light scene.
Sync movies, TV shows, music, and games to smart lights
Bring your entertainment to new heights by syncing the action on the screen or the beat of your music to your smart lights.* Choose the way you'd like to sync your lights to your movie, music (including with our Spotify integration!), TV show, or game and watch as the color-capable lights in your Entertainment area react. *Hue Bridge required
Smart home automation hub: Hue Bridge
The Hue Bridge is an essential component to a personal Philips Hue smart lighting system. It is the brains of the operation, communicating with both your smart light bulbs and the Hue app to ensure that everything works together. It also enables smart home automation features like scheduling routines and timers.
Get in the mood with warm to cool white smart lights
Use over 50,000 shades of warm to cool white light to put you in the mood to work, play, or relax ∙ no matter what time of day it is. Start your morning off on the right foot with cool, energizing bright white light, or settle down for the night with golden tones.
Play with smart color lights
There's no limit with Philips Hue: with over 16 million colors, you can transform your home into the perfect party venue, bring a bedtime story to life, and much more. Use preset, colored light scenes to evoke the feeling of summer any time you'd like, or use your own photo to relive a special memory.
Specifications
Bulb dimensions
Dimensions (WxHxD)
62x112
Design and finishing
Color
White
Durability
Number of switch cycles
50,000
Nominal lifetime
25,000
Environmental
Operational humidity
5% <H<95% (non condensing)
Operational temperature
-20°C to 45°C
Extra feature/accessory incl.
Dimmable with Hue app and switch
Yes
Guarantee
3 years
Yes
Light characteristics
Color rendering index (CRI)
80
Packaging dimensions and weight
EAN/UPC - product
046677574475
Net weight
0.5 kg
Gross weight
0.95 kg
Height
14 cm
Length
17.6 cm
Width
21.9 cm
Material number (12NC)
929002226616
Packaging information
EAN
046677574475
Service
Warranty
3 year(s)
Technical specifications
Lumen output at 4000K
806 lm
Weight
70
Bulb technology
LED
Fitting/cap
E26
Lumen output at 2700K
800 lm
The bridge
Frequency band
2400-2483.5 MHz
Height
26 mm
Max. number of accessories
12 (with Hue Bridge)
Max. number of bulbs
50
Mounting options
Desktop
Wall
Power adapter
100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz
Power consumption
250mA max
Height
1 inch
Length X Width
3.5 x 3.5 inch
The bulb
Color temperature
2000K-6500K +16 million colors
Diameter
62 mm
Form factor
A19
Height
112 mm
Input voltage
110V-130V
Light output
White and color light
Lumen output
800 lm
Max. operation power
9.5 W
Max. standby power
0.5 W
Power factor
>0.5
Software upgradable
when connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge
Start up
Instant 100% light output
Wattage
9.5 W
Wattage equivalent
60 W
Communication protocol
Bluetooth
Zigbee
Software upgradable
When connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge
The switch
Batteries included
1 x CR2032
Frequency band
2400-2483,5 MHz
IP rating
20
Lifetime
50.000 clicks
Max. lights per switch
50 (max number per bridge)
Minimal battery lifetime
2 year(s)
Mounting options
wall
freestanding
Special features
Not applicable
Switch depth
6 mm
Switch height
76 mm
Switch width
35 mm
Wall plate height
115 mm
Wall plate width
70 mm
Weight including wall plate
67 g
Weight of switch
37 g
What's in the box
Bridge
1
Ethernet network cable
1
Hue bulbs
2
Hue dimmer switch
1
Power adapter
1
What's supported
Compatible with Effects
Yes
HomeKit compatible
Yes
Philips Hue App
Android 10.0 and above
iOS 16 or later
Voice assistants
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Apple HomeKit
Microsoft Cortana
WiFi
Works without Wi-Fi
Defined support period
Minimum of 48 months after introduction date
Other
User manual
No manual available
Disposal of the product
At the end of (economic) life dispose the product according to local rules and do not dispose the product with regular household waste. The correct disposal of your product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health
Dismantling
No dismantle information available