![Philips Hue White & Colour Ambiance Smart Bulb Twin Pack LED [E27 Edison Screw] with Bluetooth Works with Alexa, Google Assis](https://images-fe.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61JYgz2uflL._AC_UL160_SR160,160_.jpg)
The bulbs started out perfectly. They connected immediately without any setup required. I renamed them in the Alexa app and created a number of scenes.
The bulbs have a nice range from daylight to a warmer colour and I was really impressed by their range and brightness. I was about to give a 5 star review.
Then they just stopped working with Alexa and my £35 smart bulbs became very overpriced standard bulbs which I couldn't control. I removed the bulbs from the Alexa app and rediscovered them - Alexa redetected them and then immediately stated they were unresponsive.
I could control them from the Philips Hue app but not with Alexa which is what I bought them for and I'm not going to run third party skills like IFTTT. I attempted to contact Philips for support and got none. I contacted Zigbee's customer support and got no help there either. I looked online and found a number of articles but none resolved my issue.
Standard lightbulbs are about £1.20 each. You don't need to pay £35 for them.
| Brand | Philips Hue |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 8718699673369 |
| Color | White |
| Product Dimensions | 6.1 x 6.1 x 11 cm; 140 Grams |
| Power / Wattage | 8.5 watts |
| Voltage | 220 volts |
| Material | Synthetics |
| Energy Efficiency Class | A+ to A |
| Special Features | Cordless, Bluetooth Connectivity |
| Item Weight | 140 g |
