There’s no better time than Amazon’s Prime Day spectacular to stock up on Philips Hue smart lights, and this year we have an expansive crop of discounted bulbs, downlights, and even Hue light strips that can sync with your TV.
A wide variety of Hue A19 and BR30 bulbs are on sale for Prime Day, including “starter kits” that come bundled with the Hue Bridge (which is necessary for more elaborate smart lighting setups). Hue is also offering some ceiling-mounted downlights for sale, and there’s even a rare discount on the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, a device that can sync Hue lights with your TV.
I’ve worked as a consumer tech writer and editor for more than 20 years, and I know a good Philips Hue smart bulb deal when I see one. When considering which deals to pick, I considered such factors as the size of the discount, the price histories of the various products, Amazon customer reviews, and any direct experience I’ve had with the featured items.
Prime Day 2024 deals on A19 and BR30 Philips Hue smart bulbs
- Philips Hue A19 White and Color Ambiance bulbs, 3-pack, $79.99 (41% off on Amazon)
- Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit, 4 White and Color Ambiance bulbs with Hue Bridge, $137.98 (31% off on Amazon)
- Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit, 2 White and Color Ambiance bulbs with Hue Bridge, $89.99 (31% off on Amazon)
- Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit, 3 White and Color Ambiance bulbs, 1 Smart Button, Hue Bridge, $125.99 (30% off on Amazon)
- Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit, 2 White and Color Ambiance bulbs, 1 Dimmer Switch, 1 Hue Bridge, $119.99 (25% off on Amazon)
- Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit, 4 White and Color Ambiance bulbs and Hue Bridge, $154.99 (23% off on Amazon)
- Philips Hue A19 White and Color Ambiance bulbs, 4-pack, $139.99 (18% off on Amazon)
- Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit, 2 White bulbs with Hue Bridge, $59.95 (14% off on Amazon)
- Philips Hue White and Color BR30 bulbs, 4-pack, $149.99 (14% off on Amazon)
- Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit, 4 White Ambiance bulbs and Hue Bridge, $107.99 (10% off on Amazon)
If you’re just getting started with smart lights, you can’t go wrong with Philips Hue’s various starter kits, each of which comes with the optional Hue Bridge for enabling more advanced smart lighting scenarios (more about the Hue Bridge in a moment).
If you already own the Hue Bridge or you’re content to control your Hue lights via Bluetooth, consider a Hue bundle that doesn’t include the Bridge.
Prime Day 2024 deals on Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box and TV light strips
Want your Hue lights to sync with the colors on your TV screen? The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box takes video from your various video sources (like an Apple TV 4K or a Roku streaming player) and syncs the images in real time with your Hue lights, including the discounted Hue light strips mentioned above (keep in mind that the Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is required for the light strips to work, and all three products require the Hue Bridge).
Prime Day 2024 deals on Philips Hue ceiling lights
Set the mood in any room with these color-capable downlights from Philips Hue. Note that these ceiling mounted lights connect to in-ceiling wiring.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Philips Hue Bridge required to use Philips Hue smart lights?
With a few exceptions, all recent Philips Hue can be controlled via Bluetooth. That said, you’ll be missing some cool smart lighting features without the Hue Bridge.
Installing the Bridge will allow you to control more than 10 Hue bulbs, and you’ll also be able to take charge of your Hue lights when you’re away from home. The Hue Bridge also enables more elaborate automations, including sunrise and sunset routines, as well as the ability to group your bulbs.
As noted earlier, a Hue Bridge is required for using the Hue Play HDMI Sync box and its associated TV light strips.
What’s the difference between Philips Hue’s “White and Color Ambiance,” “White Ambiance,” and “White” bulbs?
A White and Color Ambiance bulb from Philips Hue is color-capable and dimmable, and its white-light color can be turned from a comfy warm glow to a cool light suitable for illuminating workspaces. A White Ambiance bulb is both tunable and dimmable, but doesn’t offer color. Finally, a White bulb is dimmable but not tunable (it’s generally set at a warm 2,700-Kelvin white-color temperature).
What’s the difference between an A19 bulb and a BR30 bulb?
An A19 bulb (aka an “Edison” bulb) has the familiar shape of a standard light bulb, while a BR30 bulb has the thick, wide, circular shape of a typical flood light.
