I replaced three of the boob lights in our basement to get it out of the 90s. They had small junction box fixtures so 90% of the effort in installing these were from that. If you are installing in a new location without an existing hole, install is an absolute breeze.
The Good:
--Rock solid Hue connectivity and quality.
--These things will fit almost anywhere.
--The appearance is quite nice and the diffuser is excellent! It looks and feels like a Kindle surface. The light quality is tremendous.
The Cromulent:
--I really don't like that these came with permanent splices. I know, "Why would you ever need to move them??" Well, given the cost and ease of install, I plan to take all of the smart home stuff if we ever move. There are several code-approved ways to connect wires. This is the worst. That's a personal preference, so I'm not going to take any stars off.
--The actual issue with the splices were the fact that they weren't super easy to work with due to the uh... creative wiring choices the previous owner and/or builder made with wiring the basement. The wires were significantly larger than even 12-gauge wiring. Had to buy a separate junction box to make the splices to the large-gauge wire. If you have normal light circuit wiring, no problem.
The Bad:
--The lip on the light is extremely narrow. Really bad design. You have to get the hole cut within like a quarter inch. Easy with a hole saw, but not so much if you have an existing hole preventing you from using a hole saw.
--The other issue that I think actually was enough to knock off a star was the included junction box. The door on it would NOT stay closed. Disappointed given the cost.
| Brand | Philips Hue |
|---|---|
| Color | White and Color Ambiance |
| Material | Plastic |
| Style | 5/6-inch Canless/Slim |
| Light fixture form | Ceiling |
| Room Type | Hallway |
| Product Dimensions | 6.75"L x 0.75"W x 6.75"H |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Power Source | Electric |
| Special Feature | 6-inch Canless/Slim |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Number of Light Sources | 1 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Theme | Space |
| Light Color | Hue White, Cool White |
| Included Components | 1 Downlight |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Lighting Method | Downlight |
| Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Wattage | 15 watts |
| Controller Type | Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Zigbee |
| Brightness | 1200 Lumen |
| Efficiency | 80 lumens per watt |
| Mounting Type | Ceiling Mount |
| Shade Color | White |
| Fixture Type | Non Removable |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Manufacturer | Signify North America Corporation |
| UPC | 046677579579 |
| Model Name | HWCA Slim Downlight US 6-INCH |
| Part Number | 579573 |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 579573 |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Pattern | smart light |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Plug Format | A- US style |
| Special Features | 6-inch Canless/Slim |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 3 year warranty. |
