New Bridge Pro, Motion-Sensing Smart Lights, And More

With the fall now here, Philips Hue has announced its product plans for the period, including the new Hue Bridge Pro. Some of the products are coming in the next days and weeks, while others will arrive further into the future.

The new Hue Bridge Pro will sell for almost $100 and can handle 150 lights and 50 switches or sensors, triple that of the model that you’re using today. The highlight of course, is how it turns your existing smart bulbs into motion sensors.

The upgrades continue, with the Bridge Pro sporting 15 times more memory, which means up to 500 personalized light scenes can be stored. And unlike the standard Hue Bridge, the Bridge Pro also supports WiFi connectivity as well as wired.

Philips has also updated its E27 bulbs with new colors as well as improved dimming capabilities. Maximum brightness has also increased, while the bulbs also add support for Thread. Zigbee and Bluetooth support remain.

The white bulbs sell for $15.99, while the White Ambience will retail for $34.99. Want the full color experience? That’ll set you back $59.99.

Philips also announced a raft of new lightstrips and string lights, while a new Hue Essentials series offers bulbs for E27 and GU10 sockets for less. The colored bulbs cost $24.99 each, and multi-packs are even cheaper. Four bulbs in a pack cost only $59.99, which is extremely competitive.

You can read all about the full rundown of Hue upgrades and new products on the company’s blog, along with pricing and availability information.

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