New Philips Hue smart bulbs don't need the Hue Bridge—but there's a catch
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Philips is shifting to a new chip that has both Bluetooth and Zigbee radios onboard, but most people will still want a Hue Bridge on their home network.
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How to set up Philips Hue bulbs without a bridge - IFTTT
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Philips Hue: Supported lights and devices (Hue compatible)
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The Philips Hue lighting starter kit is almost half price at
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Philips Hue White Ambiance Review
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Philips Hue lights: A great (but pricey) smart lighting system - Consumer NZ
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Dropped my light bulb, but fixed it. Safe to use still? I know I cannot assume it to be 100% safe still, but does anyone KNOW if/how this affects safety or performance?
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Enter the smarthome: part 2 – Philips Hue - digitec
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