Philips Hue Smart Plug Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Carrie-Ann Skinner (techradar.com)

Philips Hue Smart Plug review

Get your existing lamps to work with your Hue smart lighting system using this smart plug

Compact, unassuming design ; Simple to use ; Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and HomeKit

Expensive ; Requires Hue Bridge for control when you're not close by ; No energy monitoring functions

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)

Philips Hue Smart Plug Review

The Hue Smart Plug ($29.99) makes it possible to add non-smart lighting to your Philips Hue ecosystem. Designed for lights only, this Bluetooth-enabled single outlet smart plug is easy to install and uses the Hue mobile app to turn lights on and off,...

Adds any light to a Hue system Supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands Works with IFTTT Can be used independently from Hue system

No Wi-Fi Requires bridge for remote control and IFTTT Lacks power reporting

The Philips Hue Smart Plug offers an easy way to control traditional lights with the Hue app but you’ll need a bridge to control it remotely.

May, 2020

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Expert review by : Christopher Null (techhive.com)

Philips Hue Smart Plug review: Just the basics, except for the price tag

Is the Philips brand name worth double the price for a commodity smart plug?

Can be incorporated into the broader Philips Hue ecosystem ; Very easy to set up ; Works with or without the Philips Hue Bridge

Much too expensive for what it does ; No energy monitoring features or history ; Light-centric Philips Hue routines don’t always work with the plug

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Expert review by : Andrew O'Hara (appleinsider.com)

Review: Hue Smart Plug is another capable HomeKit-enabled outlet

The Hue Smart Plug is an expansion of the Hue lineup from smart bulbs into controlling lamps, one that brings the HomeKit-compatible range closer to becoming a whole smart home solution.

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Chance Miller (9to5mac.com)

Philips Hue launches new HomeKit Smart Plug and Button, Filament lighting collection, more

Signify, the Philips subsidiary behind Hue lighting , has announced a new Philips Hue Filament collection, as well as a new Smart Plug and Smart Button, a revised portable Hue Go, and more. Read on for all of the details on today's Philips Hue...

Sep, 2019