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Philips Hue White Ambiance 4" Retrofit Recessed Downlight

8.8

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The product can be synchronized with other smart lights. For example, pre-defined lighting scenarios can be created and activated upon request.

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This product can communicate wirelessly with other devices over an existing WiFi network.

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Turn your existing downlights into LED smart lights - the Philips Hue White Ambiance 4" Recessed Downlight has been designed specifically for retrofit installation. You'll get access to adjustable dim level, light color level and more.

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Adjustable light color and dim level
Control them anywhere
Have your light control itself
Certified for bathrooms and laundry rooms

Expert Reviews

8.8

Tested by tink expert
Annemarie

Smart lighting doesn't just have to be the realm of single light bulbs and table lights. Your hardwired lighting like your recessed downlights can also get a smart upgrade, made easier than ever with the retrofit ready Philips Hue White Ambiance 4" Recessed Downlight. You'll need a Philips Hue Bridge in order to access smart features like light color changes, automatic scheduling, voice control and more.

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Finding your light: You can fully adjust both the light color and dim level on the Philips Hue White Ambiance 4" Retrofit Recessed Downlight. Adjust the light color on a scale from warm white to cool white, and dim the overall light output to get a pleasant brightness level.
Wherever you are: This LED downlight and be controlled from anywhere in the world. You can get full access to your light, allowing you to have the light switched on before you get home if you wish.
Set it up and go: If you plan on using the recessed downlight at roughly the same time each day, you can set up an automatic schedule for the light. This isn't just limited to on & off - you can also schedule in changes in light color and dim level.
For your whole home: The 4-inch recessed can light has been certified to withstand regular household moisture found in rooms like your bathrooms and laundry rooms. You can expand smart lighting to your entire home!
No more light switches: The Philips Hue App frees you from ever needing to walk all the way over to the light switch to turn on your lights. Simply take out your iOS/Android phone or tablet to access both basic and advanced controls from anywhere in your home.

The Philips Hue White Ambiance 4" Retrofit Recessed Downlight in action

Philip's Hue expansion into recessed down lighting brings smart lighting to another part of your home. You can turn your standard ceiling lights into LED downlights with smart features like light color change, control on your phone or tablet, as well as automatic scheduling.

Starting the day off right with Philips Hue

You can program in artificial sunrises and sunsets onto the Hue White Ambiance 4" Retrofit Recessed Downlight - an ideal feature for those who use recessed can lights in their bedroom. In the morning, the lights will slowly grow warmer and brighter, allowing you to start the day off smoothly. At night, the lights will slowly reduce in brightness and grow warmer, before switching off entirely. This helps you to slowly wind down into a restful sleep. Programming in the feature is easy, simply set the time you want to sunset or sunrise to start at in the Philips Hue App.

The Philips Hue products have been designed to work together. A variety of light fixtures (e.g. table lamps, light bulbs) and accessories (e.g. dimmer switches and motion sensors) are available. You can use up to 50 Philips Hue devices in a single home.

Expert Reviews

8.8

Tested by tink expert
Annemarie

Installation 8

The smart LED downlight simply replaces an existing light in your home. Philips Hue includes a comprehensive instruction manual at delivery. DIY novices may want to consult an electrician.

Product Quality 9

A seriously long lifespan of 35,000 hours guarantees that you'll be using the light in your home for the foreseeable future. Maximum light output of 700 lumens.

App/Software 9

The Philips Hue app is clearly structured and allows you to get the most out of your smart lights through access to tons of clever, smart functionalities and features.

Functionality 8

A 4-inch retrofit light that can be installed on the site of an existing recessed downlight. Brings with it a range of smart features, including voice control over a device such as the Google Home.

Reliability 9

The recessed downlight uses the ZigBee network to communicate with the Bridge. You can place the light up to 100 ft. away from the Bridge. Continues to work during internet outages.

Design 9

A streamlined design that blends into your ceiling. It looks just the same as a conventional recessed downlight, so you won't disturb the existing feel of the room.

Data Protection 9

Philips Hue products use the well-established and highly regarded ZigBee network to ensure that your data is always kept safe and secure.

Value for Money 9

A great price that makes it no big deal to convert all the downlights in a single room, or even your whole home. Using it with the Bridge adds a lot more value through smart features.

The smart LED downlight simply replaces an existing light in your home. Philips Hue includes a comprehensive instruction manual at delivery. DIY novices may want to consult an electrician.

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Technical Details

Product dimensions	Length & Width: 5.4 in x 5.4 in. Recessed distance: 3.7 in.
Article weight	0.57 lb
Power supply	Mains power, 120 V, 60 Hz
Wattage	9.5 W
Total lumen output	700 lm
Lifetime	35,000 hours
IP Code	Wet

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FAQs

Can the Philips Hue White Ambiance 4" Retrofit Recessed Downlight function without the Hue Bridge?

While the Philips Hue White Ambiance 4" Retrofit Recessed Downlight can function without the Hue Bridge, this makes you enable to access any of its smart features (adjustable dim and color level, automatic scheduling, access on your phone/tablet etc.)

Will I still be able to operate the Philips Hue White Ambiance 4" Retrofit Recessed Downlight during an internet outage?

Yes, the Bridge doesn't require the internet to work, it merely needs to be connected to your Wi-Fi router via Ethernet cable. You can thus continue to access your Philips Hue devices within your home during an internet outage. However, you won't be able to access your devices from outside your home when the internet is down.

Can I control the Philips Hue White Ambiance 4" Retrofit Recessed Downlight from multiple iOS & Android devices?

Yes, multiple members of your household can download the Philips Hue App and access the same lighting devices on their individual phones and tablets.

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