Philips Hue LED Bulb – The Most Expensive LED Smart Bulb
THE fanfare has gone on for years. Analysts have repeatedly predicted that the “internet of things”, which adds internet capability to everyday physical objects, could transform the lives of individuals as dramatically as the spread of the mobile internet. Providers, like Philips, Lifx, Tp-link, have focused on the home lighting, touting products such as lighting that adjust to the time of day. But so far most of us have been largely resistant to making their homes “smart”.
So when you buy the Philips Hue Bulb, some funny is coming to you. Here we go.
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1 Price List Form Different E-Website
Something is not good, if you checked below table, the Philip Sales may try different strategy in different location. At the beginning, you will feel happy, if you live in North America, but not Mexico. You can buy 4 pack!! Yes, Number 4, in EU, you only can buy 3 pack with less money, especially in German. But in the holland, there is no any info there, why? what is going on with that? Tricky Philips!
| Website | Price | Price(USD) |
| Amazon USA | — | $193.77 |
| Amazon UK | £160.77 | $203.47 |
| Amazon DE | EUR 134,98 | $153.59 |
| Amazon Fr | EUR 154,90 | $ 176.26 |
| Amazon Ca | CDN$ 249.99 | $ 190.11 |
| Amazon Au | AU$249.00 | $180.97 |
| Amazon In | ₹ 13,0000 | $ 185.71 |
| Amazon CN | RMB 1569 | $ 227.88 |
| Amazon Italia | EUR 159,90 | $ 181.95 |
| Amazon Holland | Not info | (Why?) |
| Amazon Mexico | MX 4,999.00 | $ 263.55 |
| Amazon Spain | EUR 158,90 | $ 180.81 |
| Amazon Japan | JPY 29,800 | $ 268.20 |
| China JD | RMB 1399 | $ 203.19 |
| China Tmall | RMB 1309 | $ 190.12 |
| Note: 4 pack for USA AND Canada,Mexcio, other location 3 only | ||
2 Teardown
3 Refer:
[1] Teardown of a Philips HUE LED Lightbulb with #Zigbee and ATmega2564 AVR #IoT #IoTuesday: https://blog.adafruit.com/2016/06/14/teardown-of-a-philips-hue-led-lightbulb-with-zigbee-and-atmega2564-avr-iot-iotuesday/
[2] Philips Hue LBW010 teardown: https://0xfred.wordpress.com/2017/01/01/philips-hue-lbw010-teardown/
[3] Teardown: Philips – Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Gen 3 : https://electronics360.globalspec.com/article/11543/teardown-philips-hue-white-and-color-ambiance-a19-gen-3
[4] Teardown – Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Gen 3 (9290012575): https://technology.ihs.com/593797/teardown-philips-hue-white-and-color-ambiance-a19-gen-3-9290012575
[5] Deep Dive Teardown of the Philips Hue A19 Starter Pack Lighting System #431643 with ZigBee Connectivity : http://techinsights.com/reports-and-subscriptions/open-market-reports/Report-Profile/?ReportKey=10087
[6] Reddit Hue Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/Hue
[7] Amazon USA and Comment: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Ambiance-Equivalent-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B07351P1JK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
[8] Amazon.com What is Hue: https://www.amazon.com/stores/node/2530135011?_encoding=UTF8&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Philips&ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2530135011
[9] Philips China Hue: https://www.philips.com.cn/c-m-li/hue/
[10] Meet Hue: https://www2.meethue.com
[11] Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Ambience-Wireless-Lighting-Starter/dp/B0152WXCV4/ref=pd_sbs_201_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0152WXCV4&pd_rd_r=8e7c5e00-a1ce-11e8-b986-8b6e0e4087d8&pd_rd_w=DLP40&pd_rd_wg=LYemm&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=85d62760-2a0e-407d-aa36-f3c03afc01c3&pf_rd_r=7MHZ3WJARYDWKP7HBSD7&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=7MHZ3WJARYDWKP7HBSD7
[12] Amazon DE: https://www.amazon.de/Philips-White-Ambiance-Starter-Lampen/dp/B0748MY3RX/ref=sr_1_9?s=lighting&ie=UTF8&qid=1534477192&sr=1-9&keywords=Philips+Hue
[13] Amazon Fr: https://www.amazon.fr/Philips-d%C3%A9marrage-interrupteur-variateur-connect%C3%A9es/dp/B0748MY3RX/ref=sr_1_9/258-6873395-3331507?ie=UTF8&qid=1534477335&sr=8-9&keywords=philips%2Bhue&th=1
[] Amazon Ca : https://www.amazon.ca/Colour-Ambiance-Starter-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B075JL1HR9/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1534477529&sr=8-3&keywords=philips+hue&dpID=413n3O8qHOL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
[] Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Hue-Colour-Ambiance-Starter/dp/B076D8JPTM/ref=pd_cp_23_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B076D8JPTM&pd_rd_r=409424f8-a1d0-11e8-9d84-25270957ff53&pd_rd_w=dbXGr&pd_rd_wg=7yC54&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ANEGB3WVEVKZB&pf_rd_p=cb3f308e-bf16-4bb2-ae0c-a4f2ef53107e&pf_rd_r=6E5F5DVKNKGZD6BSFTG5&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=6E5F5DVKNKGZD6BSFTG5
[] Amazon India: https://www.amazon.in/Philips-Starter-Compatible-HomeKit-Assistant/dp/B00A4EUUO8
[] Amazon Cn: https://www.amazon.cn/dp/B06XTLYTBP/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1534477819&sr=8-4&keywords=hue
[] Amazon Italia: https://www.amazon.it/Philips-Lampadine-Telecomando-Compatibile-Assistant/dp/B0748MY3RX/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1534478029&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=philips+hue&psc=1
[] Amazon Spain: https://www.amazon.es/Philips-Hue-White-Color-Ambiance/dp/B0748MY3RX/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1534478232&sr=8-3&keywords=philips+hue%27
[] Where the Smart is? : https://www.economist.com/business/2016/06/11/where-the-smart-is
[] Philips LED Bulb Teardown: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/philips-led-bulb-teardown/
[] Take A Closer Look At Color Changing LED : https://www.cnet.com/news/taking-a-closer-look-at-color-changing-smart-led-bulbs/
[] Philips Hue Tap Review: https://www.slashgear.com/philips-hue-tap-review-smart-bulbs-go-old-school-02339592/
[] A Partial Teardown of Philips LED Bulb: http://www.lenrek.net/experiments/philips-led-bulb/
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