The Philips Hue E27 Globe is a decorative bulb that completes the Hue catalog. It plays the dual-connectivity card since it is possible to pair it in ZigBee via the connection bridge as well as in Bluetooth.
The Philips Hue E27 Globe is technically identical to the Hue E27 Edison. Only the shape of the globe of the bulb differs. It is an interesting gateway for anyone wishing to try out the joys of connected lighting. By connecting this decorative filament bulb, you inevitably lose functionality, which almost automatically forces the user to go through a Wi-Fi configuration via the connection bridge. We would have appreciated that Philips extends the functions of the Bluetooth application as Awox does, for example. In addition, the quality of light on warm white is not ideal and Philips Hue has accustomed us to better.
Strong points
- Design, decorative lamp.
- Dual connectivity.
- Complete and functional application (Hue).
Weak points
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Alternatively
The Wiz E27 Filament is a very good bulb that connects easily to Wi-Fi and is full of options in its application. In this, it stands out as a very effective alternative to the Philips Hue E27 Edison, offered at the same price, more complex to configure (connection bridge requires) and which sees its functions limited when connected by Bluetooth.