Do I need a Hue Bridge to use it?

Yes. The floodlight connects through a Hue Bridge, which is not included. Without a Bridge you lose app control, schedules and voice integration.

How bright is it compared with halogen floods?

It outputs 2,300 lumens at 15 W, which Philips positions as equal to twin PAR38 security halogen floods. That is enough to light a driveway or a wide yard area.

Can it handle rain and weather?

It is IP44 rated, so it resists splashes and light rain but not direct water jets or submersion. Mount it under an eave or in a sheltered spot for best life.

Does the motion sensor work without the app?

The sensor triggers the light, but schedules and sensitivity are set in the Hue app through the Bridge. Expect to tune sensitivity after installation.

The floodlight and mounting hardware are included. A Hue Bridge and any wiring supplies are not.

Hue outdoor lights tend to dip during Black Friday and spring outdoor-lighting sales. Watch the price history and buy when it sits near the low end of its recent range.

Where can I buy the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Outdoor Flood Light?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, eBay.

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Outdoor Flood Light

Last price we saw

$175.00at Amazon, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Outdoor Flood Light

The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Outdoor Flood Light is a hardwired, wall-mounted LED floodlight that puts 2,300 lumens of tunable white and millions of colors under Hue app and voice control. It adds a motion sensor and dusk-to-dawn automation, and it needs a Hue Bridge to work. It replaces roughly a pair of PAR38 halogen security floods at 15 W. No price was given for this listing, so check the current best price against its recent range before buying.

Best forHomeowners already running a Hue BridgeFront-door, driveway or backyard security lighting