Philips Hue Lighting - owners thread
Discussion
FarmyardPants said:
33q said:
I have been busy setting up my Hue kit but I'd like to be able to control two lights in the same room individually.
OK I could set the lamps up as different rooms but it would seem logical to be able to layer down to individual lights within a room.
I have set up two Hue dimmer switches in the rooms but currently they both switch on and off in the same way.
Any ideas?
As of a few weeks ago the Hue app (on iPhone at least) has "zones" which allow you to group lights arbitrarily, you could set a zone for each.OK I could set the lamps up as different rooms but it would seem logical to be able to layer down to individual lights within a room.
I have set up two Hue dimmer switches in the rooms but currently they both switch on and off in the same way.
Any ideas?
The stock Philips app has very limited options for programming dimmers.
I'd suggest you look at setting up the dimmer switches using a 3rd party app. I mainly use Hue Essentials on Android which allows programming each button individually, you can do various cool things like setup multiple presses or different actions for a press and hold.
The only slight downside is then the labels won't necessarily match. I use a label maker to cover the factory markings.
I'd suggest you look at setting up the dimmer switches using a 3rd party app. I mainly use Hue Essentials on Android which allows programming each button individually, you can do various cool things like setup multiple presses or different actions for a press and hold.
The only slight downside is then the labels won't necessarily match. I use a label maker to cover the factory markings.
33q said:
I have been busy setting up my Hue kit but I'd like to be able to control two lights in the same room individually.
OK I could set the lamps up as different rooms but it would seem logical to be able to layer down to individual lights within a room.
I have set up two Hue dimmer switches in the rooms but currently they both switch on and off in the same way.
Any ideas?
OK I could set the lamps up as different rooms but it would seem logical to be able to layer down to individual lights within a room.
I have set up two Hue dimmer switches in the rooms but currently they both switch on and off in the same way.
Any ideas?
joshrefurbing said:
Would anyone kindly link me to some recommended Matt white holders for the GU10s on Amazon? Thanks
Not looked if they're available on Amazon but I used these..................https://www.downlights.co.uk/integral-evofire-gu10...
"As the non insulation coverable version has no back to it, it has no height restrictions meaning you can fit deeper LED bulbs inside such as the Philips Hue GU10. The only height restrictions are your ceiling voids"
Edit: looks like Amazon do them but cheaper direct
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Integral-Evofire-Downligh...
Edited by dickymint on Saturday 3rd August 22:07
Edited by dickymint on Saturday 3rd August 22:07
wjwren said:
Has anybody purchased one of these? I need a new light for the patio and it would be good to use with Hue disco for parties! £100 for white and £140 for colour.
Mine was delivered today....and set up.
Nice quality. I’ve paired a dimmer to it....but it’s not really dark enough to know how bright it is.
Interesting new products:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdj0JkLGoEQ
I really like the new bulbs - I've got a few pendant lights that are crying out for a more beautiful bulb.
The little button seems to come with a UK-sized back plate over here, which is fantastic!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdj0JkLGoEQ
I really like the new bulbs - I've got a few pendant lights that are crying out for a more beautiful bulb.
The little button seems to come with a UK-sized back plate over here, which is fantastic!
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