Philips Hue Lighting - owners thread

[wjwren]

Going back to my previous post on installing Hue's outside and having NO problems at all!
Electric tripped off the other day, then the bulb was doing a mad strobe. Took it out and its rusted through. It hasnt actually got wet as in the rain is on it but I guess dampness has got in?

[JimbobVFR]

wjwren said:

Going back to my previous post on installing Hue's outside and having NO problems at all!
Electric tripped off the other day, then the bulb was doing a mad strobe. Took it out and its rusted through. It hasnt actually got wet as in the rain is on it but I guess dampness has got in?

What sort of fitting is it in? Does the fitting have any sort of drain hole at the bottom to allow condensation to disperse.

[wjwren]

It's my own fault as these are not weatherproof fittings but I silicone sealed them and cut the rose off the top and hard wired into a junction box. The water hasnt dripped through, I think the damp has just got into it.

These are them. https://www.screwfix.com/p/inlight-shade-es-ceilin...

Out of 12 fittings, only 1 bulb has gone bad, also the fitting itself inside is corroden on the termainals that go on the bulb, so not sure what has happened. I dont want to change the lights as they look good, so as an alternative ive ordered some jam jars off a website to make something similar as below. Only way I can protect them as I dont want to be buying new Hue's every year! I considered getting bulk head lights but think they may look rubbish.

[Digitalize]

Considered some non-conductive grease to protect it a bit more?

[wjwren]

Digitalize said:

Considered some non-conductive grease to protect it a bit more?

Thats a good idea- any recommendations?

[JimbobVFR]

That's a relief, mine are in bulkhead fittings. I suspect a normal lamp would have fared in a similar manner (obviously a considerably cheaper cost though)

looking at the design of the cable it appears to be a fabric sheath around each conductor, could that have soaked up the moisture and allowed it to seep through.

[wjwren]

JimbobVFR said:

That's a relief, mine are in bulkhead fittings. I suspect a normal lamp would have fared in a similar manner (obviously a considerably cheaper cost though)

looking at the design of the cable it appears to be a fabric sheath around each conductor, could that have soaked up the moisture and allowed it to seep through.

I thought that but on looking at the fitting no water has entered through the top at all. I put some black silicone on the top (where the cord comes into the holder) and that has kept any water out.

I think I might give the Dielectric grease a whirl as per previous post.

[Zoon]

For anyone with a hue motion sensor, the labs three times a charm formula makes the sensor a lot more useful.

[Blue Oval84]

Zoon said:

For anyone with a hue motion sensor, the labs three times a charm formula makes the sensor a lot more useful.

What's the labs? I'm still learning all of the tricks that I can do with it. I've barely got past the geofencing and wake up routines yet.

[Zoon]

Blue Oval84 said:

What's the labs? I'm still learning all of the tricks that I can do with it. I've barely got past the geofencing and wake up routines yet.

http://labs.meethue.com/

[JimbobVFR]

Zoon said:

Blue Oval84 said:

What's the labs? I'm still learning all of the tricks that I can do with it. I've barely got past the geofencing and wake up routines yet.

http://labs.meethue.com/

In the official app click on the little compass which is the third tab along.

I seem to remember when you sign in (or create an account if you've not already setup My Hue credentials) you will be prompted to authorise the access by pressing the button on the bridge

[LeadFarmer]

The Labs is good, I like the TV Mimicking feature which makes your light flicker like a TV, good for when your away from home with curtains closed to make it look like the TV is on from outside.

[Blue Oval84]

Blue Oval84 said:

Think I found a solution. In the product questions someone says that they have colour Hue GU10's fitted in this-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M23THCQ/ref...

I've ordered some to try it out. Only other question which just occurred to me, it's essentially a metal tube with holes in the end, how on earth does this not block the signal?! I suppose it must work, unless this guy in the Q&A is just winding people up...

Just in case anyone else is looking for a colour GU10 solution. These fit.

Haven't wired them up yet but will post something up when I do!

[ecsrobin]

https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/10/philips-hue-3-sync-...

https://www.engadget.com/2018/01/10/philips-hue-sy...

Hue entertainment has been released (so far only a PC brand has been announced/working)

And quite relevant for some at the moment:

Finally, Philips has teased a line of outdoor Hue products that will arrive this summer. According to Philips:

“This new line of products will let consumers get more out of their exterior lighting by allowing them to personalize their ambiance for any moment outside, whether simply relaxing with family or entertaining friends. It will also increase their peace of mind when arriving home or while away.”

Edited by ecsrobin on Wednesday 10th January 12:56

[s2kjock]

I lot of the "packages" and more unusual bulbs only seem to come with screw in fittings, and almost all my lights are bayonet.

I don't mind using an adaptor, but they look like they add a fair bit of height to the overall bulb, which would cause problems with fit (or simply protrude and look a bit rubbish) with many of my shades/fittings.

Do others find this a problem, or are the adaptors not as detrimental as they look in this respect?

[ecsrobin]

Most of my lights are on adaptors and I’ve had no issues. It isn’t that much diffeeence.

[JimbobVFR]

s2kjock said:

I lot of the "packages" and more unusual bulbs only seem to come with screw in fittings, and almost all my lights are bayonet.

I don't mind using an adaptor, but they look like they add a fair bit of height to the overall bulb, which would cause problems with fit (or simply protrude and look a bit rubbish) with many of my shades/fittings.

Do others find this a problem, or are the adaptors not as detrimental as they look in this respect?

Depends completely on the fitting. I've got a couple of bedside lights using adapters which have been spot on and a good use of some spare bulbs I had left over, equally I've got some fittings where an adapter will either not work or look awful

E27 is far more common almost everywhere else in Europe, it's only us Brits and a few ex colonies that use bayonet fittings so I've been using the opportunity to change as many fittings as I can to ES, this opens up your options massively. It may take a while but I think the bayonet fittings days are numbered.

[wjwren]

^ I read somewhere that they plan to phase out BC eventually. Most of the lights even in British shops, not just Ikea are now ES. If you are stuck you can always get an ES/BC adaptor. About £2 on ebay.

[sgrimshaw]

wjwren said:

^ I read somewhere that they plan to phase out BC eventually. Most of the lights even in British shops, not just Ikea are now ES. If you are stuck you can always get an ES/BC adaptor. About £2 on ebay.

Since you mentioned Ikea

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/smart-home-appl...

£1 for two adaptors.

[ecsrobin]

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