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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee

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Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644 has 0.5 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (9.5 W vs 9 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644 has 1 m more hue dimmer switch minimum indoor range than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (13 m vs 12 m). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644 has 1 W more power consumption (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (9.5 W vs 8.5 W). Type: Smart bulb on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644, Smart lighting kit on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee. Fitting/cap type: E27 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644, B22 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee.

  • Type
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:Smart bulb
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:Smart lighting kit
  • Fitting/cap type
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:E27
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:B22
  • Bulb power
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:9.5 W
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:9 W
  • Bridge
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:Yes
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:1
  • Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor range
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:13 m
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:12 m
  • Number of bulbs
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:2 bulb(s)
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:3 bulb(s)
  • Power consumption (max)
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:9.5 W
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:8.5 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:0.1 W
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:0.5 W

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Comparison of 8718696670644, 8718699700546
142 specifications
Features6 differ
TypeDiffersSmart bulbSmart lighting kit
InterfaceBluetooth/ZigbeeBluetooth/Zigbee
Transmission rangeKnown for one15 - 30 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Bulb typeLEDLED
Product colourWhiteWhite
Fitting/cap typeDiffersE27B22
Bulb sizeA60A60
Light colourWarm white, Cool whiteWarm white, Cool white
Colour temperature (min)2200 K2200 K
Colour temperature (max)6500 K6500 K
Luminous flux806 lm806 lm
Power factor0.50.5
Bulb powerDiffers9.5 W9 W
Equivalent bulb power60 W60 W
Bulb lifetime25000 h25000 h
Service life of lampKnown for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated lifetime25000 h25000 h
DimmableYesYes
BridgeDiffersYes1
Bulb technologyLEDLED
Frequency range (hue bridge)2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for oneWallUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeDiffers13 m12 m
Instant full lightYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Mounting typeFreestandingFreestanding
Number of bulbsDiffers2 bulb(s)3 bulb(s)
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)50 bulb(s)50 bulb(s)
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of switch cycles5000050000
Number of tap switches per bridge (max)2525
Software upgradeableYesYes
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)3 year(s)3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)5000050000
Hue dimmer switch rangeKnown for one15-30 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Philips Hue app supportedYesYes
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Deep dimmableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Smartphone/tablet remote supportYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportediOSiOS
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with the Google AssistantYesYes
Works with Apple HomeKitYesYes
Works with IFTTTYesYes
Brand compatibilityKnown for oneGoogleUnknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs9.5 W8.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.1 W0.5 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)100-240 V100-240 V
Battery typeKnown for oneCR2450Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb voltageLEDLED
Power consumption (hue bridge)250 mA250 mA
VoltageLEDLED
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Depth110 mm110 mm
Width110 mm110 mm
Height110 mm110 mm
Weight78 g78 g
Bulb diameterDiffers6.2 cm6 cm
Bulb height11 cm11 cm
Bulb width6 cm6 cm
DiameterDiffers6.2 cm6 cm
Hue bridge height2.6 cm2.6 cm
Hue bridge lengthKnown for one8.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge widthKnown for one8.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch depth1.1 cm1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch heightDiffers11.7 cm9.2 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depthDiffers11.4 cm1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightDiffers1.4 cm11.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate width7 cm7 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)67 g67 g
Hue dimmer switch width3.5 cm3.5 cm
Wall plate depth1.4 cm1.4 cm
Wall plate heightDiffers11.4 cm11.5 cm
Wall plate width7 cm7 cm
Weight (with wall plate)67 g67 g
Hue dimmer switch weight37 g37 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package width210 mm210 mm
Package depthDiffers83 mm102 mm
Package height210 mm210 mm
Package weightDiffers770 g790 g
Package gross weightDiffers770 g790 g
Package net weightDiffers540 g570 g
Packaging contentidentical
Hue dimmer switch includedYesYes
Number of hue dimmer switches included11
Bulb(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Hue bridgeYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery includedYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeCR2450CR2450
Number of hue bulb(s) included2 bulb(s)2 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported11
Hue bulb(s) includedYesYes
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
Battery lifeKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
EffectsYesYes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)A+A+
Ethernet cableYesYes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)A+A+
Networking standardsIEEE 802.15.4IEEE 802.15.4
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 45 °C-20 - 45 °C
Wi-FiNoNo
ZigBee certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zigbee Light LinkYesYes
Technical details3 differ
Communication protocolBluetooth; ZigbeeBluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)Minimum of 48 months after introduction dateMinimum of 48 months after introduction date
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs87186966706448718699700539
Product typeKnown for oneStarter kitUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresNot applicableNot applicable
Virtual assistantAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKitAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switchYesYes
HomeKit compatibilityYesYes
Light outputWarm to cool white lightWarm to cool white light
Number of accessories (max)1212
Number of lights per switch (max)5050
Power adapter specification100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz
Power consumption (max)Differs9.5 mA8.5 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per piece0 g0 g
SAP height per piece21.000 cm21.000 cm
SAP length per pieceDiffers8.300 cm10.200 cm
SAP width per piece21.000 cm21.000 cm
Software upgrade noteWhen connected to Hue BridgeWhen connected to Hue Bridge
Tested on Google NexusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tested on HTCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Motorola NexusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Samsung GalaxyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Samsung Galaxy NoteKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tone bulbsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeYesYes
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
iOS compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
iPad compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
iPhone compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data2 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs929001200127929001200209
SAP EAN/UPC per setDiffers87186966706448718699700539

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