Are you doing anything with Hue?

bulletv1 · 23 Feb 2016 at 11:12

Thinking about lighting up my new tv stand (put LED strips in). Is it worth taking the plunge into hue? or should i just buy some bog standard ones that I can plug in the socket where i turn all my non permanent on AV stuff. so it's only on when i'm watching tv?

panthro · 23 Feb 2016 at 13:52

Skidder said:
My wife thinks it is all a pointless and tasteless waste of time, which means I'm enjoying them even more.

I've been thinking about buying a Hue starter pack for exactly this reason.

Skidder · 23 Feb 2016 at 15:40

panthro said:
I've been thinking about buying a Hue starter pack for exactly this reason.

I find that the garish purples and pinks seem to upset her most. Good luck.

Scottland · 24 Feb 2016 at 20:57

Create a scene called "sexy time", dim the lights and set to pink etc. Combined with " Hey Siri, set Sexy time", this should definitely win her over

Skidder · 25 Feb 2016 at 16:00

Nice thinking!

Scottland · 2 Mar 2016 at 10:50

Got a lightstrip yesterday to try, tried it behind the computer desk and mounted on the rear of the TV. TV won, but will by a 2nd for the desk next month.

This is getting expensive now

Played around getting the light to change with the picture on screen (Kodi add on), to be honest it's a little distracting. I'm going to have a go writing a script to dim/un-dim the lightstrip when entering playback or pausing. I've had a play with the API already and it's pretty straight forward to use.

panthro · 12 Jul 2016 at 15:05

If anyone is interested Amazon have the Hue starter pack at £50 today if you're a Prime member.

daz · 12 Jul 2016 at 15:23

I'm only seeing £99? For the hub and three bulbs?

Spuj · 12 Jul 2016 at 15:27

daz said:
I'm only seeing £99? For the hub and three bulbs?

I think he may have meant £50 off, as I just looked and found the same as you.

Still a really good deal, best I've seen for Hue in a while.

daz · 12 Jul 2016 at 15:36

Can't remember what type of bulbs we have at home so going to check before buying.

panthro · 14 Jul 2016 at 11:48

Sorry I meant to say £50 off. I bought a set with bayonet bulbs....then double checked the light fittings I wanted to use it with and I needed screw fixings

Cleisthenes · 14 Jul 2016 at 12:17

Mat said:
How many?

FOUR

Skidder · 15 Jul 2016 at 09:16

I just got two more blooms and a go.

daz · 15 Jul 2016 at 09:54

Didn't pull the trigger in the end ... we have a lot of lights which are Small Edison Screw which I think are too small for Hue ones to fit in to.

Skidder · 15 Jul 2016 at 10:47

You may be able to use lightify instead

Stusteel · 15 Jul 2016 at 11:16

I have a hub arriving on Monday to go with my one hue bulb. I will be getting more though.

welshboy · 18 Jul 2016 at 21:18

Just spent a fortune on these. Rewire finishes friday so cant wait to try them out.

9 x white
3 x colour starter pack. Rainforest day special
1 x colour. Rainforest day special
2 x bloom
1 x dimmer switch

P.s. 4 for 3 offer is currently on the above at certain diy store.

wonder_lander · 19 Jul 2016 at 21:19

I've just bought 4 Iris lamps from B&Q who have a 4 bulbs for 3 offer which includes these! Just need to source a bridge as the Iris lamps don't even have a remote!

Mark_D · 20 Jul 2016 at 14:20

Yeah the £50 off the starter pack on Prime Day was a great deal! There were great deals on the light strips and Hue Go too. I took advantage

Just a shame it was limited to one per person!

Mark_D · 20 Jul 2016 at 14:24

Will Homekit do the same thing as Smartthings with regards to the motion sensors? I like the sound of that!