Hue takes on cheaper rivals with the entry-level Essential smart bulb lineup

Hue just did its biggest product launch ever as part of IFA 2025 and a key product is the new entry-level Essential smart bulb lineup. Though still not as cheap as some products you can find on Amazon [...]

Philips Hue 'SpatialAware' feature harmonizes all the lights in a room

Philips Hue has introduced a new software feature called SpatialAware at CES 2026 designed to ensure that all the lights in a space are in harmony with each other. Available exclusively for the Hue Br [...]

Philips Hue adds AI-powered lighting options to its app

If there's one certainty of 2025, it's that there will be a plethora of new AI products. One of the first out of the gate comes from Philips Hue, which has announced AI-powered smart lightin [...]

Hue's Secure video doorbell can turn on Hue lights when someone comes to the door

Hue is best known for its smart lights, but recently the company ventured into home security with its Secure lineup of cameras. Now, parent Signify is releasing its first video doorbell, the Hue Secur [...]

Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, [...]

Philips Hue says US prices will go up in July because of tariffs

When Philips Hue’s US prices go up next month, you can officially know who to blame. (Hint: It rhymes with "rump.") Parent company Signify told Hueblog (via The Verge) that its price incre [...]

Philips Hue Sync now available on LG smart TVs, eliminating the need for a control box

The Philips Hue Sync app is now available for many LG televisions, allowing synchronization between smart lights and TV screens. This eliminates the need for one of those dedicated sync boxes, as ever [...]

Philips Hue and Nanoleaf could soon reveal an unlikely tie-in — leaked adapter promises to bring Nanoleaf LED modules to your Hue app

A new Philips Hue module could let you connect your Nanoleaf lights to the Hue app. [...]

Engadget Podcast: We've survived two days of CES 2025

In this bonus episode, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss the latest innovations in robot vacuums, new AI PC hardware from AMD and Intel, and Dell's decision to nuke its PC brands in favor of Apple-es [...]