I recently purchased the Philips Hue Smart 40W B39 Candle-Shaped LED Bulb and am thoroughly impressed with its performance and versatility. Design & Fit: These bulbs have a unique candle shape that fits perfectly in my chandelier, bringing a modern twist to traditional lighting. The B39 design looks elegant and maintains the classic charm with a contemporary edge. Performance: The bulb's ability to offer a warm-to-cool white spectrum and millions of colors is exceptional. It's like having a palette of light at your fingertips, allowing you to set the perfect mood for any occasion or time of day. The dynamic light effects, such as subtle changes in brightness and color, can be customized via the app, adding an extra layer of ambiance to my home. Ease of Use: Setting up the bulb was a breeze. With Bluetooth capability, you can start controlling it right out of the box with the Hue app. I splurged and have the Hue Bridge, which unlocks more features like automation and voice control with Alexa. Quality & Reliability: I have a number of these bulbs and have always been impressed with their quality—this bulb was no exception. It integrated seamlessly with my other Hue products, providing a consistent and reliable smart lighting experience. Value: While some might find the price a bit steep for individual bulbs, their value to my home's lighting system is undeniable. For me, they are an investment in both functionality and style, transforming ordinary lighting into an artistic expression. If you want to elevate your home's lighting with smart technology, these candles are a must-have. They serve their purpose as light sources and enhance any room's aesthetic with their color-changing capabilities. I highly recommend these for those who appreciate quality, innovation, and a touch of luxury in their lighting solutions. Read more
These are simply the best smart bulbs I could find on the market right now. They’re so good I even relented and bought a Hue hub, which I’m normally loath to do. Having to buy some proprietary dongle to solve a problem that doesn’t exist is always a bad look, but it works so well that I have to forgive Philips. I’m in. Being able to connect to Apple Home is key. Speaking light into the world is satisfying, but the ease of use is the real reason to buy a ticket to the show. It just works and requires no special understanding of technology. It’s as streamlined a process as I’ve found. These also have the added benefit of being bright. Half of the bulbs I tried, including GE Cync, were dull and dark and uninspired. The Hue bulbs are bright af and produce a really rich color. I love them. They’re stupid expensive for lightbulbs. But, if you think of them as a thing that you need to work every time then the cost falls away and you’re left with a thing that just works. Read more
I only bought one so far but I def plan on getting more. I love this light bulb! It works great. I simply screwed it in, downloaded the app, connected to it through Bluetooth, and tadaaa. The app is easy to navigate and I love that you can choose and colors with the RGB hue settings. Granted, the lightbulb is very expensive. Probably the most I’ve ever paid for a lightbulb. But it’s damn worth it. It’s so freaking cute. If you’re thinking about it, just do it. You’ll love it. I never turn off my light switch. I leave it on and just completely control the bulb through the app. Turning it off and on and changing the color how I see fit. It’s great. I’ve never had any issues with connectivity. Read more
These Philips Hue candle-shaped bulbs are exactly what I was looking for. The fixtures in my ceiling fan are candelabra style, and I’m glad these are available in this form factor. While the wattage could be higher, the light quality is clean and consistent with no flicker. Setup with the Hue system was fast and effortless, and the bulbs connected immediately to my bridge through the Philips Hue app. After setup, they are also easy to configure and control through the iOS Home app. Read more
Hue bulbs continue to outperform and outlast any other smart light products I have used. They integrate decently with HomeKit, but the Hue app excels. Most of my other bulbs have lasted over a decade, so they lack the newest functions like simulated candlelight and other dynamic settings. Given how well the older products are still supported, I am not concerned that function will be diminished with time. Though the initial price is hard to stomach, the joy and ease of use make this such an easy purchase. Read more
Solid product. Only criticism is that it really should be shorter. So far everywhere I’ve used them they are slightly too tall. Read more
Worked perfectly for an IKEA lamp requiring 3 bulbs! Shortly after installing I did notice 1 bulb was slightly off in color compared to the other bulbs. I was able to reach out to Philips for a support claim and they made it super easy by providing troubleshooting steps and even when those did not solve the issue I simply provided my receipt as proof of purchase and they quickly sent a replacement. Ever since all bulbs are perfectly matched with amazing brightness and options to customize using the Hue app with a variety of scenes. Setup on app and connecting with Alexa was a breeze Read more
Philips Hue yet again demonstrates why they are THE premium smart lighting option. The speed, color consistency, and functionality is honestly still unmatched, and like all LED lights from Philips, they are extremely energy efficient. These smaller bulbs, while necessary for some fixtures, are notably hotter than the larger ones however, and I would take care not to place them in fully enclosed fixtures. As usual, the Philips Hue ecosystem is an absolute breeze to work with. Installation is guided, easy, and I've never had issues. Connectivity can range, based on YOUR preference from and exclusively local network, to fully internet controlled via Philip's own servers. Read more
