Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance 800 Smart LED Spotlight - B22, Triple Pack

The Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance A60 (B22/Bayonet Cap) is the gold standard of smart lighting. This 3-pack of bulbs allows you to instantly transform the atmosphere of any room, offering a spectrum of 16 million colours and shades of tunable white light to suit your mood, your schedule, or your home cinema setup.

Personalized Lighting for Every Moment

Whether you’re throwing a dinner party, focusing on a work project, or winding down for bed, the Philips Hue 3-pack gives you total creative control. These A60 bulbs fit standard B22 bayonet sockets and can be controlled via the Hue app, voice assistants, or smart switches.

With Bluetooth capability, you can start controlling your lights in a single room right out of the box. For the full smart home experience—including out-of-home control and syncing with music—simply connect them to a Philips Hue Bridge.

Key Features

• 16 Million Colours: Effortlessly transition from a cozy warm white to a vibrant purple or a cool daylight blue.

• Sync with Entertainment: Use the Hue Sync app to make your lights react to your movies, gaming, or music for a truly immersive experience.

• Smart Control Out of the Box: Control up to 10 lights in one room using the Philips Hue Bluetooth app without needing any extra hardware.

• Voice-Controlled Home: Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free light control (Apple HomeKit requires a Hue Bridge).

• Presets for Your Day: Use "Light Recipes" designed for your daily tasks: Energize, Concentrate, Read, and Relax.

Philips Hue: Bluetooth vs. Bridge – Which Setup is Right for You?

Deciding how to start your smart lighting journey can be confusing. The Philips Hue system is unique because it offers two ways to connect. Use this guide to help choose the setup that fits your home and suits your lifestyle.

The Quick Comparison

Option 1: The Bluetooth Setup

Recommended for: Students, renters, or those starting with a single room (like a bedroom or home office).

With Bluetooth, you simply screw in your bulbs, download the Philips Hue Bluetooth app, and you’re ready to go. You can dim your lights, change colours, and set the perfect mood directly from your phone.

• Pros: Quick setup, no extra hardware to buy, enjoy your new bulbs easily, also perfect for testing the waters.

• Cons: You must be within Bluetooth range (usually about 10 meters) to control the lights. Apple HomeKit and advanced automation are not supported.

Option 2: The Hue Bridge Setup

Best for: Homeowners, tech enthusiasts, and anyone wanting a "set and forget" automated home.

The Hue Bridge is the "brain" of the system. It plugs into your internet router and communicates with your bulbs via Zigbee (a dedicated wireless frequency that doesn't slow down your Wi-Fi). You can add 50 bulbs to your system and outdoor products too.

Pros:

• Automations:  For example Set "Wake up" routines that mimic the sunrise or "Go to sleep" timers.

• Security: Use "Presence Mimicking" to make it look like you're home while you're on holiday.

• Immersion: Sync your bulbs with your TV (via the Hue Sync Box) or Spotify so your lights dance to the beat.

• Control from anywhere: Turn your lights off from work or set them to turn on as you pull into the driveway.

Cons: Requires additional purchase of the Philips Hue Bridge