Philips Hue White Ambiance Starter Kit (E27 x 2) + Dimmer Switch

The Philips Hue White Ambiance Starter Kit (E27 x 2) + Dimmer Switch is one of the cheapest smart lighting starter kits from Philips. The kit offers good value for money and is more economical than purchasing each component separately. This kit contains 2 E27 smart bulbs, a Hue dimmer switch, the Philips Hue Bridge, a power adapter and an Ethernet network cable.

Philips Hue White Ambiance Starter Kit (E27 x 2) with Dimmer Switch

The bulbs in this set are not colour changing, though they can produce various shades of white. If you are on the lookout for colour changing Philips Hue bulbs, the Colour Ambiance starter kit is worth a look.

The Philips Hub can support up to 50 bulbs at once from all around the home. This kit is a good place to start and includes 2 bulbs, though more can be added as needed. Philips smart lighting can be controlled via the Hue app on your smartphone or an Apple Watch. It can also be set to come on or switch off automatically, which is a very handy security feature for occasions where you are away. Lighting brightness and warmth can be adjusted, depending on the time of day.

Philips Hue Series

Philips have a few different smart bulb starter kits available. The most important features to look out for include socket type, this may be E27, G10, B22, for example, and the items contained within the kit. Some kits come with a dimmer switch and these tend to be pricier than those without the dimmable feature.