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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee

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The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644 has 200 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (2200 K vs 2000 K). 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 and colour ambience 8718699748234 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 0.5 W more power consumption (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (9.5 W vs 9 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 and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee. Bridge: Yes on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644, 1 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee.

  • Type
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:Smart bulb
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:Smart lighting kit
  • Colour temperature (min)
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:2200 K
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:2000 K
  • Bulb power
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:9.5 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:9 W
  • Bridge
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:Yes
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:1
  • Hue bridge mounting type
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:Wall
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:Desktop/Wall
  • Mounting type
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:Freestanding
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:Freestanding/Wall
  • Power consumption (max)
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:9.5 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:9 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:0.1 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:0.5 W

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147 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 typeE27E27
Bulb sizeA60A60
Light colourKnown for oneWarm white, Cool whiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour temperature (min)Differs2200 K2000 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 typeDiffersWallDesktop/Wall
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one13 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Instant full lightYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Mounting typeDiffersFreestandingFreestanding/Wall
Number of bulbsKnown for one2 bulb(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16000000 colours
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWall
Mounting optionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWall; Standing
Performance1 differ
Smartphone/tablet remote supportYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersiOSiOS 10.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 11.4, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 7.0, iOS 7.1, iOS 7.2, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.1, iOS 8.2, iOS 8.3, iOS 8.4, iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.3
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
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs9.5 W9 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 voltageKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (hue bridge)250 mA250 mA
VoltageLEDLED
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Weight & dimensions6 differ
DepthDiffers110 mm60 mm
WidthDiffers110 mm60 mm
Height110 mm110 mm
WeightDiffers78 g76 g
Bulb diameter6.2 cm6.2 cm
Bulb height11 cm11 cm
Bulb width6 cm6 cm
Diameter6.2 cm6.2 cm
Hue bridge height2.6 cm2.6 cm
Hue bridge length8.8 cm8.8 cm
Hue bridge width8.8 cm8.8 cm
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 depthKnown for one1.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate heightKnown for one11.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate widthKnown for one7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one67 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weight37 g37 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package width210 mm210 mm
Package depthDiffers83 mm102 mm
Package height210 mm210 mm
Package weightDiffers770 g850 g
Package gross weightDiffers770 g850 g
Package net weightDiffers540 g610 g
Packaging content1 differ
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) includedDiffers2 bulb(s)3 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported11
Hue bulb(s) includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
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)-10 - 45 °C-10 - 45 °C
Wi-FiNoNo
ZigBee certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zigbee Light LinkYesYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiOS; Android
Technical details8 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)Differs87186966706448718699748234
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 outputDiffersWarm to cool white lightWhite and color light
Number of accessories (max)1212
Number of lights per switch (max)5050
Power adapter specificationKnown for one100–240 V AC / 50–60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs9.5 mA9 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceDiffers0 g0,000 g
SAP height per pieceDiffers21.000 cm21,000 cm
SAP length per pieceDiffers8.300 cm10,200 cm
SAP width per pieceDiffers21.000 cm21,000 cm
Software upgrade noteDiffersWhen connected to Hue BridgeWhen connected to Bluetooth App or 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 bridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source570 lm
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source806 lm
Logistics data2 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs929001200127929002216825
SAP EAN/UPC per setDiffers87186966706448718699748234

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