2013-01-04

A Glimpse to Philips Hue Lights

Philips Hue lights offer a glimpse into the future of the fully automated and centrally controlled hi-tech home. Installation is very simple, the E27 bulbs fit in most common fittings. Compared with certain other energy-saving and LED lights, the Hue bulbs are able to provide a warm glow. The Android and iOS applet you create your own profiles which can control up to 50 lights and can customise brightness and colour at a touch. It's not all sunshine however. When you use the normal wall switches in your home to turn off and on the light, they are reset each time rega...
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