Philips Hue: our view of the brand

Philips Hue is Signify’s connected lighting range — the reference for smart bulbs in Europe. Here are the models we cite, official EPREL figures, what the Hue Bridge adds, and warranty facts for products bought in the EU/UK.

Official EPREL data (bulbs we compare)

Model	Flux	Power	Colour	CRI	Class	EPREL
White E27 806 lm	806 lm	7.5 W on (9 W max listed)	2700 K fixed	80	F	739280
White Ambiance E27	1100 lm at 4000 K	8.1 W (0.1 W standby)	1000–20000 K tunable	≥80	D	2187086
White & Color kit	1055 lm useful	11 W (0.5 W network standby)	2000–6500 K + colour	80	F	9290024688A sheet

Strengths

White Ambiance ≈136 lm/W (1100 lm / 8.1 W) — best energy class among our connected picks.
No hub to start: Bluetooth controls up to ~10 bulbs from the phone.
With Hue Bridge (Zigbee): remote access, automations, larger homes.
White fixed, tunable white, or colour ranges.

Limits

White 806 lm and Color ≈107 and 96 lm/W — class F.
Standby 0.1–0.5 W per bulb (up to ~4.4 kWh/year each if always powered).
CRI 80 — fine for living rooms, tight for kitchen worktops or mirrors.
Remote access and advanced automations need the Bridge (included in starter kits).
2-year manufacturer warranty on 3 h/day average use; software not covered.

Support: Philips Hue help line 00800 7445 4775 (EU). Our picks: Check price on Amazon UK Check price on Amazon UK Check price on Amazon UK

Listing data from manufacturer/Amazon pages checked 23 October 2026. Prices change — verify before buying. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Compare Wi-Fi: gift guide. Zigbee vs Wi-Fi on the French article.

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