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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch

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The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee has 6 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (9 W vs 3 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee has 0.5 W more power consumption (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (8.5 W vs 8 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee has 50 mm more width than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (110 mm vs 60 mm). Fitting/cap type: B22 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee, E27 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. Light colour: Warm white, Cool white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee, Variable on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

  • Fitting/cap type
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:B22
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:E27
  • Light colour
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:Warm white, Cool white
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Variable
  • Bulb power
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:9 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
  • Mounting type
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:Freestanding
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Freestanding/Wall
  • Mobile operating systems supported
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:iOS
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Android, iOS
  • Power consumption (max)
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:8.5 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:8 W
  • Width
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:110 mm
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:60 mm
  • Height
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699700546 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:110 mm
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:111 mm

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129 specifications
Features4 differ
TypeSmart lighting kitSmart lighting kit
InterfaceBluetooth/ZigbeeBluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb typeLEDLED
Product colourWhiteWhite
Fitting/cap typeDiffersB22E27
Bulb sizeA60A60
Light colourDiffersWarm white, Cool whiteVariable
Colour temperature (min)2200 K2200 K
Colour temperature (max)6500 K6500 K
Luminous flux806 lm806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)8080
Power factor0.50.5
Bulb powerDiffers9 W3 W
Equivalent bulb power60 W60 W
Bulb lifetime25000 h25000 h
Rated lifetime25000 h25000 h
Deep dimmableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DimmableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bridge11
Bulb technologyLEDLED
Frequency range (hue bridge)2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one12 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Instant full lightYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Mounting typeDiffersFreestandingFreestanding/Wall
Number of bulbsKnown for one3 bulb(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)50 bulb(s)50 bulb(s)
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)Known for one2400 - 2483.5 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)3 year(s)3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)5000050000
Philips Hue app supportedYesYes
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16000000 colours
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop/Wall
Performance1 differ
Smartphone/tablet remote supportYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersiOSAndroid, iOS
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with the Google AssistantYesYes
Works with Apple HomeKitYesYes
Works with IFTTTYesYes
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs8.5 W8 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)100-240 V100-240 V
Bulb voltageKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (hue bridge)250 mA250 mA
VoltageKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCR2032
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthKnown for one110 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers110 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers110 mm111 mm
WeightDiffers78 g50 g
Bulb diameter6 cm6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers11 cm11.1 cm
Bulb width6 cm6 cm
Diameter6 cm6 cm
Hue bridge height2.6 cm2.6 cm
Hue dimmer switch depth1.1 cm1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch height9.2 cm9.2 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depth1.4 cm1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate height11.5 cm11.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate width7 cm7 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)Known for one67 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch width3.5 cm3.5 cm
Wall plate depthKnown for one1.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate heightKnown for one11.5 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 weightKnown for one37 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.8 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers210 mm1760 mm
Package depthDiffers102 mm2190 mm
Package heightDiffers210 mm1400 mm
Package weightDiffers790 g830 g
Package gross weightDiffers790 g830 g
Package net weightDiffers570 g370 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content2 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Hue dimmer switch includedYesYes
Number of hue dimmer switches included11
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Hue bridgeYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery includedYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeDiffersCR2450CR2032
Number of hue bulb(s) included2 bulb(s)2 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported11
Hue bulb(s) includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features2 differ
EffectsYesYes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)DiffersA+F
Ethernet cableYesYes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)DiffersA+F
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.15.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)-20 - 45 °C-20 - 45 °C
Wi-FiNoNo
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details4 differ
Communication protocolBluetooth; ZigbeeBluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)DiffersMinimum of 48 months after introduction dateMinimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs87186997005398721103103659
Special featuresNot applicableNot applicable
Virtual assistantAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKitAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HomeKit compatibilityYesYes
Light outputDiffersWarm to cool white light16 million colors; White 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)Differs8.5 mA8 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
SAP height per pieceKnown for one21.000 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
SAP length per pieceKnown for one10.200 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one21.000 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Software upgrade noteKnown for oneWhen connected to Hue BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSynthetic
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source806 lm
Matter support methodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVia Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one929001200209Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one8718699700539Unknown — not stated by the source

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