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Philips Hue Launches Major Product Upgrades

Philips Hue, the renowned smart lighting brand under Signify Japan, has recently unveiled significant upgrades to its core product line to better cater to the growing smart home market and diverse consumer needs. On September 10, 2023, the upgraded products, including the Philips Hue Bridge Pro and the Hue lamp series encompassing Hue Full Color, Hue White Gradient, and Hue White, became available for purchase on platforms like Amazon and Rakuten, with further rollout in other retail outlets thereafter.

Introducing the Hue Bridge Pro

The Hue Bridge Pro is equipped with the powerful Hue Chip Pro, boasting a blazing fast processing speed of 1.7GHz and a quad-core Cortex-A35 CPU, making it five times faster than its predecessor with 15 times more memory capacity. This upgrade enables a new feature called MotionAware™, allowing Hue lights to function as motion sensors. The bridge can now connect up to 150 Hue lights and 50 accessories, enhancing user flexibility significantly. New connection options include both LAN and Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for wiring in some cases. Additionally, the security has been fortified against unauthorized access through a new Zigbee Trust Center, ensuring a more secure smart home environment. Plans are also in the pipeline to integrate AI capability for further enhancements.

Key Features of Hue Bridge Pro

• - MotionAware™ Capability: When connected with three or more Hue lights, the system can detect human movement and light up accordingly. Sensitivity can be adjusted to prevent pets from triggering the lights.
• - Increased Capacity: The new bridge supports connection with 150 Hue lights and 50 accessories, up from previous limits, and allows registration of up to 500 lighting scenes, which vastly expands customization.
• - Flexible Connectivity Options: With the dual connectivity of LAN and Wi-Fi, setting up Hue Bridge Pro becomes much easier and adaptable to various environments.
• - Enhanced Data Protection: A robust security system is now in place to safeguard data and privacy against potential breaches.

New Lamp Releases

Philips Hue has also launched upgraded versions of its Hue lamps, which now include:

• - Philips Hue Full Color Bulb (equivalent to 75W and 100W)
• - Philips Hue White Gradient Bulb (equivalent to 75W and 100W)
• - Philips Hue White Bulb (equivalent to 75W)

Lamp Features and Enhancements

• - Energy Efficiency: The new lamps demonstrate up to 40% lower energy consumption compared to traditional bulbs, making them more environmentally friendly.
• - Ultra-low Dimming Capability: The lamps can now dim down to just 0.2%, providing the perfect ambiance for nighttime use, where conventional designs typically only allowed a 1% minimum.
• - Full Spectrum White Light: They now support a full spectrum of white light ranging from 1000K to 20000K, providing a natural light experience—from warm sunset tones to bright daylight hues.

Complete Product Set Availability

In addition to standalone products, Philips Hue offers new starter sets that bundle the Hue Bridge Pro with various lamps and switches, as well as three-pack lamp bundles, giving consumers value in their purchases.

Enhancing Well-being with Smart Lighting

Philips Hue emphasizes the role of lighting in enhancing well-being through its recommended “Light Recipes” and scheduling features. Users can start their day with invigorating light, stay focused with optimal daytime settings, and unwind with calming lights at night for a balanced lifestyle. The gradual fade-in feature mimics the natural sunrise to promote gentle waking.

A Leader in Smart Lighting

Since launching in Japan in September 2013, Philips Hue has established itself as a leader in the smart light industry. By continually expanding its product range and enhancing interoperability with other brands, Philips Hue aims to enrich everyday life through smart lighting that supports sleep, productivity, relaxation, and entertainment. For more details, you can visit the Philips Hue website.

About Signify

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the largest global company in the field of professional and consumer lighting, including IoT applications. The company aims to illuminate the world with innovative solutions, delivering bright living spaces and a better quality of life through connectivity and intelligent lighting systems. Since its IPO, it has been consistently recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and has achieved a platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 1% of assessed companies. Stay updated with Signify's latest news via their newsroom or social media channels.