Name: Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 Bulb (650 lumens)
Brand: Philips Hue
SKU: 945548503
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

by Crutchfield's Emily S.

Add pizazz to your recessed cans

Bored with your old-fashioned bulbs? Spice things up with this Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Bulb, and you can choose from over 16 million colors and 50,000 shades of cool to warm white light. And you can control it in almost any way you want.

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Add pizazz to your recessed cans

This bulb has a standard E26 fitting, so the part that screws in will fit in most standard fixtures. But its wider BR30 form factor means it's perfect for spots where you need more directional lighting, especially for those recessed cans in your ceiling.

No Bridge required

One of the only complaints I've heard about Philips Hue bulbs is that you have to have a separate Bridge to control them. Well — not anymore. This new bulb connects to your mobile device using Bluetooth. You can then use the Hue mobile app to control up to ten lights in one room of your home.

Use your voice

You can also control this bulb hands-free if you've got an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device. That means you can turn your light on or off, dim it, and recall your favorite presets just by asking.

Add wall control

Operating your lights with an app or your voice is fun, but you might find that some members of the household prefer a good old fashioned wall switch. If so, you can pick up a Hue dimmer to add a wall-controlled option to your Bluetooth-based system.

Expand your system with a Bridge to do more

If you want to do even more, you can add a Philips Hue Bridge (sold separately). Then, you can control up to 50 Hue devices — even when you're not at home. The Bridge also adds compatibility with other Hue accessories — like the Tap — and voice control via Apple HomeKit and Microsoft Cortana.

You can also set schedules and create routines. For example, a “wake up” routine gradually increases the brightness in your bedroom to mimic the effect of sunrise. That sure beats the buzz of an alarm clock.

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Product highlights:

BR30 form factor with E26 Edison screw fitting for floodlights and recessed cans
Bluetooth lets you control up to 10 bulbs in one room with the free Hue app for Apple® and Android™
choose from 16 million colors or 50,000 shades of cool to warm white light to match any mood or event
adjustable brightness up to 650 lumens
works with the Philips Hue Dimmer Switch
instant-on means no waiting for bulb to warm up
add voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant devices (sold separately)
additional features available with Philips Hue Wireless Bridge (sold separately)
- schedule, group, and control up to 50 smart lights to control throughout your home
- operate lights when you are away from home
- create schedules, notifications, and alarms
- sync your lights with movies and games — requires Hue HDMI Sync Box (sold separately)
- link with your Spotify account to sync Hue colored lights with your music
- voice control with Apple HomeKit (Siri) and Microsoft Cortana
rated at 8.5 watts
rated for approximately 25,000 hours of use
communication protocol: Zigbee and Bluetooth
3-3/4"W x 5-1/8"H x 3-3/4"D
warranty: 3 years
MFR # 548503

What's in the box:

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 Bulb (650 lumens) owner's manual

BR30 White and color ambiance flood light bulb (E26 screw base)
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Features

Overview: This Philips Hue LED White and Color Ambiance BR30 flood light is a wirelessly controllable, highly efficient LED flood light bulb. Philips Hue light bulbs are designed to be added to an existing Hue Personal Wireless Lighting System. It produces white and colored light, and can be controlled (turn on/off, dim/brighten) in a single room via Bluetooth, or paired to a Hue Bridge as part of a whole home smart lighting system. The bulb is covered by a 3-year warranty.

Note: The bulb is not suitable for use with external dimmers, photo controls, occupancy sensors, or timing devices.

Light Bulb Specifications: The Hue LED White and Color Ambiance BR30 flood light can be used in most standard light sockets (E26 Edison screw base). It has a BR30 form factor, and is 3.7" at widest point and 5.1" tall. The bulb is rated at 8.5 watts (0.5W max standby), and 650 lumens, equivalent to a 65-watt incandescent bulb. It has an estimated lifetime of 25,000 hours and 50,000 switching cycles. Inside the bulb is a wireless interface that allows you to change the color of the light output to any of 16-million colors, and vary the color temperature of the light in a range from 2000 to 6500 Kelvin. The internal software is automatically upgradable via Bluetooth or when connected to the Philips Hue bridge. The bulb has a beam angle of 120° (±20°), and instant 100% light output at startup.

Philips Hue App: The Philips Hue app, when used with the Hue Bridge, gives you full home control of your Philips Hue lights. Within the full Hue Lighting System, you can set timers and schedules, control lights away from home, set wake-up and go-to-sleep routines, and sync the lights to your music, movies, and video games. Additional Hue products can be added to the system, up to a maximum of 50 bulbs and 12 Hue accessories that can be controlled by a single bridge. Bluetooth control has been incorporated into the Philips Hue app, allowing control of up to 10 Bluetooth-compatible Hue products from within the room. The app is available for Apple devices running iOS 14.0 or later, or for Android devices running Android 10 and up.

Bluetooth Control: The bulb is Bluetooth-compatible, allowing you to control the light from the room without the Hue Bridge. Up to 10 Bluetooth-enabled lights can be controlled from your smartphone or tablet from up to 30 feet away. You can turn the lights on or off, dim or brighten the bulb, and apply Light "recipes" for everyday tasks. You can even control them with your voice through the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Bluetooth control requires the Philips Hue app.

Note: The separate Philips Hue Bluetooth app is no longer available.

Hue Compatible Products: Hue lighting products not only work within the Philips Hue universe, but, when paired with the Hue Bridge, are compatible with many third party products, including many of the top voice assistants. Hue products work with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Cortana by Microsoft. Using simple voice commands, you can turn the lights on and off, dim or brighten the lights, and set a light scene. In addition, other "Friends of Hue" include IFTTT (If This, Then That), Logitech, Nest, Xfinity, and SmartThings.

Hue Personal Wireless Lighting: The Hue Personal Wireless Lighting System lets you individually control the lighting products in the system using your smartphone or tablet.Philips Hue lights are available in three color ranges: White Ambiance, White and Color Ambiance, and White. Through the Hue app, and with the right Hue products, you can do the following:

Paint With Light: You can choose from 16-million colors to light, or change the look of, your room. Your favorite light settings can be saved for later recall.
Sync Lights With Movies or Music: The lights can be synchronized to change with the scenes in a movie, or pulse to the beat of your music. (Third party apps may be required.)
Create An Ambience: The app lets you use different shades of white light to create an ambience. The bulbs can produce shades of light from energizing cool daylight to relaxing warm white light.
Light Mood Presets: Preset light moods let you instantly change the lights in the room to fit the moment. Optimal settings are available for reading, relaxing, concentrating, and energizing.
Wake Up: Gradually increasing light intensity helps to gently wake you up with light, similar to the natural light of the morning sun.
Light Schedules: The lights can be programmed to come on and go off at a preset time, including lighting rooms at different times. At night, you can let the lights turn off gradually, so you don't have to worry about leaving lights on.
Remote Lighting Control: When you're away from home, you can turn lights on or off from your smartphone. You can also check the status of your lights when you're not there.
Geofencing: When the bridge detects that your smartphone is within a certain distance, it will automatically turn lights on or off. For example, as you approach your house, your lights will automatically turn on so you won't have to enter a dark room. (Third party apps may be required.)

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