Apr 07, 2016 'all 4 hue' is the most sophisticated app for Philips Hue. This very complete app provides much more features and stability than all competing apps. This app is available as free version without advertisements but with some limitations. The free version can be used for unlimited duration.
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Why Do I Want To Do This?Even with the introduction of the economical Hue Lux system (a white-only bulb that’s significantly cheaper than the original color-changing Hue bulbs) the Philips Hue bulbs are still priced above the third party bulbs on the market like the Cree Connected and the GE Link.When it comes to outfitting multiple rooms the $5 difference between the Hue Lux ($20) and more economical bulbs like the Cree Connected and GE Link (both $15) is significant. At those prices for every three fixtures you outfit with a third party bulb (compared to using the Lux bulbs) you essentially get a fourth bulb for free.Further, given the quality and the ease with which you can both add third party bulbs to the Philips Hue Bridge and control them with the Hue software there’s little reason not to expand your stable of smart bulbs in such an economical fashion. What Do I Need?To expand your Hue system with third party bulbs you first need a properly configured and up-and-running Hue Bridge.
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If you found this article via search query there’s a good chance that you already have your system up and running. If you’re reading up on smart bulbs in general, however, and wish to get started with the Hue system (and expand it with third party bulbs) we’d encourage you.RELATED:In addition to the configured Hue system you also need third party smart LED bulbs to work with. We wish we could just tell you go out and get any ZigBee-certified bulbs (ZigBee is the radio system that is rapidly becoming the standard for smart bulbs) but, alas, it isn’t that simple because of the ways manufacturers have implemented the protocol and locked the devices to just their own smart home bridges (or those they have partnerships with).The WeMo Smart LED Bulbs from Belkin, for example, only work with the WeMo Link hub and cannot be paired with the Hue. The same story with the LG Wireless LED Bulb.
Both of those bulbs are ZigBee-based but won’t pair with the Philips Hue Bridge. That’s really no great loss as far as we’re concerned though; both bulbs are $5-10 more expansive than the two bulbs we had success with.Even better yet you can find both the and the right on the shelf at big box retailers like Lowe’s and Home Depot.Note: Consider the Amazon links above for comparison purposes but be forewarned that at the time of publication the GE Link was at a normal price ($14.97) and the Cree Connected was oddly elevated ($27.83) compared to the prices you’d find right off the shelf at your local Home Depot. How to Pair Third Party BulbsOne of the things we strongly emphasized in our review of the Philips Hue Lux starter pack is how simple the installation process was. The following instructions apply to both bulb brands.
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