Philips Hue Go Light Setup

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What's included

Your expert will setup Philips Hue Go and optimize your entire Philips Hue lighting system
Create up to 4 custom scenes such as movie night, date night, meditation, party
Set schedules to adjust the lights and scenes throughout the day
Connect your Philips Hue system to Alexa for voice control
Build an energy-saving schedule to save on your electricity bill

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CUSTOMIZED SCENES

By pairing with the Hue bridge, your expert will guide you through the 16 million colors and 50 thousand shades of light to create the right scene for you. They will connect the Hue Go and any other Hue products you have to the Hue app (requires hue bridge) and create up to 4 lighting scenes, from lighting up your home in your school colors to making a Hawaiian scene.

SCHEDULE YOUR LIGHTS AROUND YOU

Your expert will set the schedule so your Hue lights work around you. They can program them to wake you up with a gentle simulated sunrise, keep some lights on while you’re not home to dissuade intruders, or create a nightlight scene for those midnight trips to the fridge.

VOICE-CONTROL YOUR LIGHTS

Easily change the lighting and colors without lifting a finger. Your expert will connect Alexa and your Philips Hue system to create custom trigger phrases such as “Alexa, trigger meditation scene” or “trigger party scene.”

SAVE ENERGY

Your Philips Hue system can help you save on energy costs by creating smart rules like turning off all your lights while you are at work. Your expert knows the right rules which will allow you to best lower your energy bill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Philips Hue Go work with Alexa?

Yes, Philips Hue Go works with Alexa. However, it does not work out of the box. You will need a Hue bridge and connect both to Wi-Fi. After they are connected, you will need to enable the Alexa “Hue skill” and discover devices. You can the turn the lights on and off with your echo or echo dot. If you want to set scenes, you need to connect Alexa and Hue through IFTTT. You can the set trigger phrases to trigger your scenes.

Will the Hue Go work with just the bridge or do I need a starter kit also?

Yes, Philips Hue Go will work with just the bridge. The start kit is nice if you’d like some extra Hue bulbs for the rest of your house.

How long does Philips Hue go setup take?

If you are ok with the 7 default scenes and don’t care if your lights are synchronized, it takes a second to plug it in. If you’d like to have them connected to the Hue app, you’ll need the bridge. Setting up the bridge and connecting takes about 10 minutes as you will need to be near the bridge to connect and then near the lights to set them up. Figuring out the right color, shades, and scenes takes the most time as you’ll want to get it just right. You’ll then want to invest in setting the right schedule throughout your house. You may have a specific scene for waking up, your child going to bed, homework time, dinner time, and more. You’ll also want ad-hoc scenes for fun times like movie night, party, or date night. After these are customized, you’ll want to connect to Alexa and IFTTT s you can access these scenes with your voice as well.

How long is the appointment?

A typical appointment takes an hour. Your expert will setup your hue system or add the device to your current system. Your expert will also ensure you know how to use the Hue app, IFTTT, and customized trigger phrases. They will also make sure that the new devices play well with your current set up.

What do I need for my appointment?

If you want to take full advantage of the scenes and voice-control your Philips Hue, you will need the Hue Bridge and an Amazon Alexa device (Echo, Dot, Tap). Your expert will connect the devices to Wi-Fi so please have your Wi-Fi password handy. If you want to be able to control your smart lights using just your voice, you will also need an Amazon Alexa device (Echo, Dot, Tap).