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One of the best parts of summer is the unending light. But when the sun finally does set, Philips – an international leader in smart lighting – now makes it possible to set the lighting tone in your outdoor space with its new line of Hue smart lights for outdoor settings.

Imagine your outdoor patio with a newly outfitted system of Philips smart lights – 16 million different color options, varying brightness levels, and color options, all able to configure remotely. Imagine your nighttime garden, terrace, or balcony with just the right mood that you set.

Philips is known for its smart light Hue line of smart lights. This new outdoor line will extend the Philips Hue range from wall-mounted luminaires to spot lighting and pillar posts, making it possible to extend the range of smart lighting into any outdoor space.

The new outdoor smart lights include Hue Lily spotlight, Hue Calla path light, Hue Tuar, Hue Lucca, Hue Turaco, and Hue Ludere.

Hue Calla and Hue Lilly are both able to display white and color lighting, with 16 million different color options, plus varying brightness levels. Hue Tuar, Lucca, Turaco, and Ludere are less complex.

All new lighting can be plugged in and paired with the Hue bridge, then controlled via the Hue mobile app; you can change color, brightness, and warmth by voice or manually. If your smart home already has the Philips Hue ecosystem, an integrator can easily install the new line of smart lights with your existing hardware.  

“While Philips Hue bulbs and luminaires are available for every area inside your home, we wanted to traverse the threshold and offer connected luminaires designed for outside areas. The Philips Hue outdoor range enables you to make the most of your outside areas, be it creating the ideal ambiance to host a BBQ at the weekend or beautifying your garden," said Sridhar Kumaraswamy, Business Leader Home Systems & Luminaires at Philips Lighting, in an official statement from Philips.

Because the new outdoor products include both Philips Hue white and Philips Hue white and color ambiance ranges, smart home owners can improve their home’s security while creating their perfect outdoor atmosphere. Like all Philips lighting, you can control your lighting scheme from anywhere. The Home & Away function in the Hue app can change lighting automatically. Location awareness on your mobile phone will trigger your outdoor and indoor lights to greet you when you arrive home.

You can choose which products are best for your home’s needs. Maybe it’s a few luminaries mounted at the front and back doors, or a more comprehensive system of luminaries, spotlights, and pillar posts to light your outdoor garden and patio.

Besides creating the perfect mood for get-togethers, the new lighting also allows you to highlight aspects of your home’s outdoor space. The Hue Lily spotlight can focus on specific areas of your garden, for example. The Hue Calla can light the path. And you can set the lighting to change as the night progresses, according to the shifting moods.

The new line of smart lights will be officially released in July.

If you’re ready to see how the new Philips Hue collection can enhance your outdoor summer experience, call us at Jackson Hole AV. We’d love to show your what’s possible for your home’s ultimate outdoor lighting.