Philips Hue Line Gains New HomeKit-Compatible Lights and Accessories

Several new HomeKit-enabled lights and a new smart switch were announced by Signify. The new lights will be available later this summer.

The new lamp is portable and can be used indoors or outside. The battery lasts for up to 48 hours before it needs to be charged with the included charging base, and the lamp is easy to carry, since it has a Silicone grip. You can use the app to cycle through preset scenes.

The new oak option of the signe lamp is one of the new generations of the white and color downlight. The White and Color downlight has a max output of 1100. Multipacks are now available for the first time, and there are now two sizes of smart Recessed lights.

The Sunrise wake-up style is able to mimic the sun's appearance over the horizon, transitioning from blue to orange light. The demo mode in the app allows new users to explore how to best use the lights.

A new Tap dial switch is being added to the Hue line. Each button can be set to control smart lights in up to three separate rooms or zones around the home, and users can tap a button to change the light scene. It can be purchased in either black or white.

The Hue Go will be available at the end of summer for $160, while the signe lamp in oak will be available in July for $350. The White and Color ambiance downlight is available for $50 and the white one is $60. Today, the tap dial switch is available for $50.