Signify has just introduced three new Philips Hue products. An in-wall module for existing light switches, a new outdoor light bar and a refined light dimmer.
The Philips Hue Light Switch Module is the solution to issues encountered by Hue smart light users. Picture this scenario, you install a smart Hue bulb into a lamp or light fixture and marvel at your ability to control the light from your phone until somebody else flips the switch and cuts the power to the bulb which therefore leaves your very expensive bulb useless. What the Light Switch Module does is it puts the intelligence right inside of the wall to make the switch smart. Signify has said that it has a battery that will last at least five years. However, the bad news is, regular lights don’t work with this device as it is only able to control Hue smart lights. Details on how to install it can be found at Hueblog if you’re ever interested in replacing your home’s light switches.
The Philips Hue Amarant is a light bar that can be installed outdoors and offers multicolored lighting. It measures about 31 inches in length and has a maximum brightness of 1,400 lumens. However, this device needs a Hue power supply unit that needs to be bought separately. It is available to purchase in Europe but will not be released in North America until March.
And the last item is the magnetic Philips Hue light dimmer switch with a detachable wall plat that lets family and friends control your Hue lights without the need for an app. Unlike the in-wall module, the dimmer is a faux wall switch that adheres to any kind of wall via a tape. Consumers in Europe get dibs on a slightly reduced price from the original. This device will be available on the 26th January in Europe and will be released in the Americas on the 23rd February.