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Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit (Gen 3)

The Philips smart light bulb topped all of our tests thanks to an easy setup, a robust suite of features, and an intuitive app.

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Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Easy setup

  • Intuitive app

  • Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit

Cons

  • Requires hub for remote use

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