Thinking of making the leap to smart lighting but not sure which system to choose? Shelly and Philips Hue are two of the most popular brands on the market, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
In this comparison, we'll analyze Shelly and Philips Hue in detail to help you decide which is the best option for you.
Comparison table of Shelly and Philips Hue home-automation devices
Shelly:
- Flexibility: Shelly offers a wide range of devices that adapt to different needs and budgets. You can control bulbs, switches, LED strips and other types of lighting.
- Integration: Shelly integrates with other home-automation systems, such as Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and you can control your lights with your voice or through the Shelly Cloud app.
- Price: Generally, Shelly devices are cheaper than Philips Hue's.
- Installation: Shelly offers devices that install easily without the need for a hub or bridge.
- Local control: Shelly lets you control the lights locally, even without an internet connection.
Philips Hue:
- Ecosystem: Philips Hue offers a complete ecosystem of lighting products, with a wide variety of bulbs, lamps, LED strips and accessories.
- User experience: The Philips Hue app is very intuitive and easy to use, and offers a great variety of customization options.
- Atmospheres and scenes: Philips Hue lets you create predefined lighting atmospheres and scenes for different moments of the day or activities.
- Integration with third-party apps: Philips Hue integrates with a large number of third-party apps, which expands its possibilities.
- Light quality: Philips Hue bulbs offer high light quality, with a wide range of colors and color temperatures.
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