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How Philips Hue got the smart home right

First publishedJul 12, 14:38 UTC
Last updatedJul 13, 14:39 UTC · 6h ago
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How Philips Hue got the smart home right
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Philips Hue is seen as one of the best products for making homes 'smart.' It helps make controlling your home easy and natural. The company achieved this by meeting clear goals for how smart homes should work.

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Smart homes can be confusing to use. People want to control everything easily from anywhere. Philips Hue makes this possible very well. It lets your house change based on what you do or feel. This is hard to do, but Hue does it right.

Why it matters

If you want a simple smart home, Hue might be the best choice for you. It makes technology work without being too complicated.

In brief
What is a 'smart home'?
A smart home is a house where things can control themselves easily.
What does Philips Hue do well?
It makes controlling your home simple and natural for you to use.
Why is making a smart home hard?
It is difficult to make everything work perfectly and invisibly.
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All outlets frame the story similarly, focusing on how Philips Hue successfully solves the common problems of confusing or complicated smart homes.

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    The goal is for smart technology to be invisible and easy to use.

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    The VergeEmphasizes that the tech should blend in naturally.
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    Hue is presented as the product closest to 'nailing' the smart home concept.

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    The VergeUses strong language to claim Hue is the best.
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