Philips Hue White Ambiance BR30 E26
Philips · Released September 13, 2022

Hue White Ambiance BR30 E26

Tunable-white flood for recessed cans.

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A BR30 with 1100 lm of tunable white. It's the go-to for kitchen cans.

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Key specs
Fitting
E26
Brightness
1100 lm
Colour
Warm white, Cool white
Protocol
Bluetooth; Zigbee
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

A BR30 with 1100 lm of tunable white. It's the go-to for kitchen cans.

Best for

Recessed cans in kitchens

Not for

Color lighting

Main strength{"text":"1100 lm flood"}
Main weakness{"text":"No color"}
Reasons to buy
{"text":"1100 lm flood"}
{"text":"Tunable white"}
{"text":"Hue ecosystem"}
Reasons to avoid
{"text":"No color"}
{"text":"11.5 W draw"}
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Product data

Full specifications

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Pack size
1 pc(s)
Bulb shape
LED
Light colour
Warm white, Cool white
Fitting
E26
Equivalent power
85 W
Power
11.5 W
Protocol
Bluetooth; Zigbee
Switch cycles
50,000
Lifetime
25000 h
Market
us
CRI
80
Colour temperature (max)
6500 K
Colour temperature (min)
2200 K
Brightness
1100 lm
Weight
3.9 oz (110 g)
Voltage
110-130 V
Height
130 mm
Apple Home
Yes
Device Type
Smart bulb
Works With Google Home
Yes
Works With Alexa
Yes
Diameter
9.4 cm
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