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Similarly, I started buying Philips Hue bulbs back around 2015 and none of those have failed in the time since, even being used every night since then. They're
by kitsunesoba 4y ago
Similarly, I started buying Philips Hue bulbs back around 2015 and none of those have failed in the time since, even being used every night since then.
They're all in freestanding floor lamps installed in a horizontal orientation, which might have something to do with it. That seems like it'd dissipate heat a lot better than e.g. a pot light housing in the ceiling.
- katbyte 4y ago+1 for hue colour/white adjustable ones They produce great light at the temperature you want and I’ve yet to have one fail after nearly 10 years using them. Not cheap, but given I’ve never had to replace one maybe in the end they are
- xxpor 4y agoThey were expensive pre-covid, but since covid they have become completely unhinged. https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Hue-Bluetooth-compatible-Assistant/dp/B07QV9XB87 https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Hue-Bluetooth-compatible-Assi... $45 a bulb! That's probably >$2000 to replace a house's worth. The white, color-temp only ones are about half the price, which is better, but still not cheap: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Ambiance-Hue-Equivalent-Assistant/dp/B0753H5GKN https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Ambiance-Hue-Equivalent-Assis...