Philips Hue Essential starter kit reaches new low price of $79.99 at Amazon

Amazon is currently offering a discounted Philips Hue Essential starter kit, allowing customers to purchase a bundle containing four white and color E26 bulbs and a Hue Bridge for $79.99, a $40 reduction from its original price of $119.99. This deal provides an attractive option for those looking to upgrade their home's lighting with Philips Hue's color-changing bulbs, which can display millions of colors and produce up to 800 lumens of brightness.

The included Hue Bridge enables users to control the lights remotely, create schedules, and set automations, as well as connect up to 50 lights throughout their home. Additionally, the Bridge allows for control through major smart home platforms due to its Matter compatibility. The bulbs in this starter kit can display a wide range of colors and tunable white light, with preset lighting scenes available through the Hue app for various occasions, such as movie nights and holidays. Users can also create their own custom lighting scenes.

While this starter kit is a budget-friendly option, it does lack a few premium features found in higher-end Philips Hue kits, including more precise dimming capabilities and guaranteed color accuracy across generations. However, for those looking to add colorful smart lighting to their home at a reasonable price, the $79.99 deal may be an attractive option, effectively providing two free bulbs compared to the standard two-bulb starter kit.