Smart Bulbs, Tunable White
Philips Hue White Ambiance Bulbs Review

E27, B22, GU10 and E14  |  Up to 810 lm (A60 E27)  |  1000-20000K (A60 E27, E14)  |  Warm-to-cool white  |  Bluetooth and Zigbee

Overview

Philips Hue White Ambiance bulbs give warm-to-cool white light without colour, and this review covers four fittings: A60 E27, A60 B22, GU10 and B39 candle E14. The A60 E27 gives up to 810 lm at 6 W with a 1000-20000K range, dims to 0.2%, and Hue says it was redesigned to use 40% less energy. The B39 candle gives up to 500 lm at 3.7 W, also 1000-20000K. The GU10 spotlight gives 400 lm with a 2200-6500K range.

The A60 E27, GU10 and E14 candle use Bluetooth and Zigbee, so you can run them from the Philips Hue app over Bluetooth, and Hue’s spec tables say voice assistants need a Hue Bridge, though Hue’s Alexa guide also gives a Bluetooth route. The GU10 works with Matter through a Hue Bridge. The E14 candle does too, and it can also join Matter directly through a Thread border router. On the A60 E27 page, Matter appears in Hue’s works-with list. Hue UK lists two versions of the A60 B22, so check its specs before you buy.

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Key Features

✓Four fittings: A60 E27, A60 B22, GU10 and B39 candle E14
✓Warm-to-cool white light, no colour
✓A60 E27: up to 810 lm, 6 W, 1000-20000K
✓A60 E27: dimmable to 0.2%, energy class D
✓B39 candle E14: up to 500 lm, 3.7 W, 1000-20000K
✓GU10: 400 lm, 2200-6500K, deep dimmable
✓Bluetooth and Zigbee
✓Voice assistants via a Hue Bridge; Hue’s Alexa guide also gives a Bluetooth route
✓E14 candle: Matter through a Hue Bridge or a Thread border router

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ A60 E27 and E14 candle cover 1000-20000K
+ Dimmable to 0.2% (A60 E27 and E14 candle)
+ Bluetooth control in the Philips Hue app
+ E14 candle can join Matter directly through a Thread border router

Cons

− White light only, no colour
− Apart from Alexa over Bluetooth (and Matter over Thread on the E14 candle), Hue lists a Bridge for voice assistants
− GU10 range is 2200-6500K

Which Version Should You Buy?

✓A60 E27 — Up to 810 lm, 6 W, 1000-20000K and dimmable to 0.2%. Hue says it was redesigned to use 40% less energy. Check latest price at Amazon
✓A60 B22 — A60 bulb with a B22 fitting, for warm-to-cool white light. Hue UK lists two versions of this bulb with different brightness, wattage and colour temperature range, so check the specs before you buy.
✓GU10 spotlight — 400 lm, 2200-6500K and deep dimmable. Works with Matter through a Hue Bridge.
✓B39 candle E14 — Up to 500 lm, 3.7 W, 1000-20000K and dimmable to 0.2%. Works with Matter through a Hue Bridge. It can also join Matter directly through a Thread border router. Check latest price at Amazon

Setup & Installation

To start without a Bridge, make sure your phone’s Bluetooth is on and stay within about 9 m of the bulbs. In the Philips Hue app, open the Settings tab, tap Devices, then tap the blue plus (+) in the top right corner and scan the QR code; in Bluetooth mode you set bulbs up one at a time. If a bulb has no QR code, tap No QR code to add it by searching or using its serial number.

For a direct Matter connection, Hue says you need a Matter-enabled Hue light (with the Matter logo on the packaging) and a Thread border router; of these fittings, the E14 candle page lists that route. Open Apple Home, Google Home or Alexa, add a device, and scan the Matter QR code on the installation guide or enter the 11-digit pairing code. If the bulb was on a Hue Bridge, remove it from the Bridge first.

Common Problems & Fixes

Running into issues? Our Philips Hue troubleshooting guide covers step-by-step fixes taken from Hue’s own support pages, including how to reset Hue lights, light not found over Bluetooth and Matter pairing failed.

Who Should Buy It

Anyone who wants warm-to-cool white light in E27, B22, GU10 or E14 fittings and doesn’t need colour.

Verdict

The White Ambiance range gives warm-to-cool white in four fittings, with the A60 E27 and E14 candle reaching 1000-20000K. For colour as well, the Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance Bulbs cover the same four fittings.

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