New Hue Twilight lamp
Signify has taken the covers off of a bunch of shiny new Philips Hue products, featuring the intriguing Philips Hue Twilight; the smart light specialist’s first crack at a dedicated sleep and wake-up lamp.
The Hue Twilight lamp is designed to support your circadian rhythm by mimicking the natural palette of morning and evening light, helping to regulate your sleep patterns.
Featuring two controllable light sources – an illumination head and a backlight with new ColourCast technology – the idea is that they combine to simulate the colors of the sky at dawn and dusk, helping you fall asleep and wake in a more natural way.
The lamp includes customizable buttons to switch between six new light scenes, like ‘Arise’ and ‘Sleepy’, and to trigger the Sunset Go to sleep automation.
This function gradually dims the light with red tones, simulating a sunset to help you unwind. For those who struggle to wake up, the wake-up automation brightens the light gradually to simulate a sunrise. Priced at $279.99 in the US, the Twilight is available now.
Stylish Lightguide Bulbs Return
Hue lightbulbs
After the initial launch at IFA in 2022, Philips Hue has expanded its Lightguide range with four new handblown glass shapes: small globe, large globe, triangle and Edison.
These bulbs not only offer the same smart functionalities as their predecessors but also boast a striking design that can enhance any room’s decor.
The new Lightguide bulbs will hopefully fix the issues that plagued earlier models (which were pulled from the shelves).
Solo Lightstrip: Flexible and Functional
Next up from the the Hue launch bonanza is the new Philips Hue Solo lightstrip, which comes in 3m, 5m, and 10m lengths, costing $59.99, $89.99 and $159.99.
Datura Ceiling Light: Dual Light Sources
Hue Datura ceiling light
The new Philips Hue Datura ceiling light features two independently controllable light sources.
One to provide functional room illumination, while the other creates a soft ceiling glow, perfect for setting the mood.
Like the Aqara Ceiling Light T1M though, you would be able to create automations for the secondary light; think having it glow blue if a flood sensor is triggered, or shine red if an alarm is triggered.
Available in 15-inch and 22.6-inch sizes, the Datura is priced at $299.99 and $399.99 respectively.
Upgraded GU10 Bulbs
Philips Hue has also updated its GU10 bulbs, now offering 400 lumens at 4000k, compared to the previous generation’s 350 lumens. These bulbs are more energy-efficient, with a longer lifespan of 25,000 hours and reduced standby power consumption.
All of these new Philips Hue products are available now.