LIGHTING

If you really want to elevate the look of your home interiors, lighting is key… and the Philips Hue range remains our perky pick

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HILIPS UE GO

₹8099 / philips-hue.com

Accent lights easily add ambience to a living space.

They’re most useful to highlight architectural features like an alcove or bookshelves, or you can use one to show off a picture. Put simply, they can generate an instant atmosphere – and they’re one of the most effective ways to use smart lighting.

That’s certainly where the Hue Go portable accent light comes into its own. While its 6W bulb with 520 lumens definitely isn’t the brightest, it makes up for this in flexibility: the in-built battery means it can be taken to different rooms while it’s on. Battery life isn’t stunning – you’ll get a mere 2.5hrs at full brightness – but you can extend this significantly with less showy light settings, with 18hrs possible if you choose the flickering candlelight effect.

Stuck on Hue

If you’re already part of the Hue family, integrating this lamp into your lighting setup is as simple as plugging it in and syncing it with the app.

Chat’s all right

You can control the light with your phone via Bluetooth and the Hue app, or get a Hue Bridge for use with Apple Home, Alexa or Google Assistant.

A little less condensation

It’s not a good idea to take this lamp outside in the rain unless it’s under a brolly: the IP20 rating means zero protection against anything liquidy.