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Philips Hue Apple Watch App Confirmed

Ben Reid·March 21, 2015

The Philips Hue bulb system has long offered iPhone and iPad owners the ability to control lighting colors and effects from the comfort of their devices, and with Apple Watch set to hit the market in little over one month, the company has confirmed that users will be able to manage Hue directly from the wearable.

Philips Hue App Adds Widget For iOS 8 Notification Center

Zayed Rehman·November 7, 2014

Philips launched the Hue smart bulbs that could be wirelessly controlled using your iOS device. Taking things further, the electronics giant has released an updated Philips Hue companion app, which comes with its very own Notification Center widget for iOS 8 / 8.1.

Philips Hue Smart Bulb Widget For iOS 8 Teased, This Is What It Looks Like! [Screenshot]

Oliver Haslam·June 6, 2014

Philips Hue Range Receives Three New Additions: Hue Lux, Hue Tap And 3D Printed Luminaires

Oliver Haslam·March 28, 2014

The Philips Hue range of smart bulbs is seen by many as a great gateway into the world of home automation. We really wouldn't argue against that, and with plenty of geeky types telling us at every turn that we should join the home automation revolution, it seems that turning our lights on and off using our smartphones or with the help of a schedule is something we really are going to have to get used to.

Philips Hue App Receives iOS 7-inspired Makeover, Sidebar Navigation And More

Ben Reid·December 17, 2013

The Philips Hue app for iOS has been offered a handsome update today that not only brings that modern, flat aesthetic to the fold, but adds a plethora of other new features besides. We've got all of the details in one place for you below.

Lumen Bluetooth 4.0 LED Bulb Is Ready To Take On Philips Hue Head To Head [VIDEO]

Ben Reid·November 26, 2013

Philips Adds BR30, GU10 And Disney StoryLight Bulbs To Its Hue Range

Paul Morris·November 7, 2013

The Philips Hue range of light bulbs has benefitted from a number of important improvements during its relatively short life span. The initial Starter Pack has been upgraded with the addition of the Bloom table lamp bulb as well as the gorgeous LED lighting strip option. Philips has also responded positively to eager developers by opening up their API to allow software engineers to create new and innovative apps that interact with the Hue range. After teasing even further changes back in October the company has stayed true to their word by introducing two new bulb types as well as a rather unique tie-in with the Disney Corporation.

How To Control Philips Hue Lights From Mac OS X Menu Bar

Ben Reid·August 28, 2013

We first caught wind of Philips Hue last year, and at the time, we were rather impressed by a technology allowing us to control different colored light bulbs right from our iOS devices. Since March, the API and SDK for Hue light bulbs has allowed developers to take advantage of and manipulate the bright and colorful rays shot by Hue, but naturally, we've only seen mainly mobile apps hitherto. A new offering for Mac, which goes by the name of Hue Menu, offers a multitude of options in helping you find that perfect ambient glow.

LightStrips And Bloom Bulbs Revealed As Philips Looks Forward To Expand Hue Lineup

Paul Morris·August 6, 2013

Revolv Shows What Home Automation Powered By Google Glass Could Look Like [VIDEO]

Oliver Haslam·July 15, 2013

Home automation has long been one of the things people point to when trying to explain what they think the future will look like. We'd have to put Google Glass in the same bracket - Glass is something that at the moment seems ahead of its time, but we can totally see it being the norm in another ten or twenty years, even if it doesn't take off all that quickly in the next two or three.

Official Philips hue API And SDK Now Available To iOS Developers

Paul Morris·March 12, 2013

If you are an iOS developer who has been looking for the next project to undertake that involves something unique and innovative, then Philips might have what you are looking for. The Philips hue LED lighting system, which has been proven to be extremely popular with consumers, has now been opened up to external developers in the hope of seeing some great accompanying apps hitting the iOS App Store.

You Can Now Use Siri To Control Philips hue Lighting System [VIDEO]

Paul Morris·November 22, 2012

Philips hue Is An iPhone, iPad Controlled Light Bulbs System Which Changes Colors, Available Tomorrow In Apple Stores [VIDEO]

Oliver Haslam·October 30, 2012

Now that's a title we didn't expect to be writing any time soon, but there it is, and unbelievably, it's accurate. Starting tomorrow, buyers will be able to walk into an Apple Store and walk out with a Philips light bulb. Not just any light bulb, though. This one's special. Very special indeed.

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