Philips Hue Essential White and Color Ambiance BR30 E26
Philips · Released September 4, 2025

Hue Essential White and Color Ambiance BR30 E26

Budget Hue color for recessed cans.

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Buying call

Essential in a BR30 flood for recessed cans. It gives 650 lm with the same budget trade-offs.

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Key specs
Fitting
E26
Protocol
Bluetooth; Zigbee
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Essential in a BR30 flood for recessed cans. It gives 650 lm with the same budget trade-offs.

Best for

Recessed cans on a budget

Not for

Rooms already on flagship Hue

Main strength{"text":"Cheap Hue color for cans"}
Main weakness{"text":"650 lm"}
Reasons to buy
{"text":"Cheap Hue color for cans"}
{"text":"BR30 flood shape"}
{"text":"Matter via Bridge"}
Reasons to avoid
{"text":"650 lm"}
{"text":"2% dim floor"}
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Product data

Full specifications

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Bulb shape
LED
Fitting
E26
Equivalent power
65 W
Power
7.2 W
Matter Support
Via Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Protocol
Bluetooth; Zigbee
Switch cycles
50,000
Lifetime
25000 h
Market
us
Beam angle
360°
Dimmable
Yes
CRI
80
Colour temperature (max)
6500 K
Colour temperature (min)
2200 K
Weight
2.8 oz (80 g)
Voltage
120 V
Height
37.4 mm
Apple Home
Yes
Device Type
Smart bulb
Works With Google Home
Yes
Works With Alexa
Yes
Diameter
9.5 cm
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