Signify has announced a trio of new Philips Hue lighting accessories today. The lineup includes a 1600 lumen Hue bulb, a new Bluetooth Lightstrip Plus, and a refreshed version of the Philips Hue Bloom table lamp. Head below for the details.
The new Philips Hue White A21 bulb was first rumored earlier this month, and the company has now made it official. The new A21 bulb features 1600 lumen output, so if you find traditional Philips Hue bulbs a bit too dim, this could be a great option for you. This is equivalent to a jump from a conventional 60W bulb to a 100W one.
Signify explains that the new Philips Hue White A21 bulb could be useful to fully illuminate areas like a garage or kitchen. It will be available in July for $19.99:
At this point, the brighter Philips Hue bulb is only available in white and it’s unclear if there are any plans for brighter color bulbs in the future.
Next up is a new Bluetooth-enabled version of the Philips Hue Lighstrip Plus. This means it does not require the Hue Bridge to work, though you will still need the Bridge to access HomeKit support, remote access, Philips Hue Entertainment, and Friends of Hue and third-party app support. You can also now reuse trimmed pieces:
Finally, Signify has also debuted a new version of its Philips Hue Bloom table lamp, which will be available in late July for $69.99. This is an upgraded version of the Hue Bloom that has been available for several years. It features a new white finish, richer colors, improved white light, and an output of up to 500 lumens. The new Philips Hue Bloom can be tuned from warm white to cool daylight. There is also now Bluetooth support here as well.
Check out images of the latest Philips Hue accessories below:
