

Philips Hue’s deals are extensive, so we’ve collated some of the best discounts and deals below. The downside? Smart bulbs are generally pretty expensive, especially when bought individually, which is why it’s a good idea to wait until they go on sale before outfitting your entire home with them. Schedules and voice commands mean you can turn off every light in your home from bed. What’s the point of all this tech? Well, every bulb can be adjusted in warmth to create more pleasant lighting at different times of day, “scenes” can be used to create moods with different colour combinations, your morning alarm can use the bulbs to create an artificial “sunrise” during dark months, or to flood your home with bright, Sad-busting daylight when it’s gloomy. So if your internet goes out, you won’t be in the dark. Once installed, all of these smart bulbs can be operated normally with your old light switch. Philips also sells ceiling and bathroom spotlight bulbs (GU10), candle bulbs (E17), strip lights, lamps and other specialist outdoor and indoor lights. You can choose between standard screw-type bulbs (E27) or the bayonet-type (B22) and the bulbs will simply fit into your existing light fittings with no rewiring or complicated installation required. Industry leader Philips Hue sells a starter kit with a hub and two bulbs (£49.99, ).

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