Philips, Apple offer web-addressed LED lighting

Philips, Apple offer web-controlled LED lighting: Consumer electronics giant Philips has introduced a range of w...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Consumer electronics giant Philips has introduced a range of wireless- and Internet-addressable LED light bulbs called "hue" that consumers can control from any iOS or Android device, including changing colors and turning on and off remotely. The starter kit for the online-addressable lighting system is being offered exclusively through Apple stores beginning Tuesday (Oct. 30). The kit includes three hue LED light bulbs that fit into standard light fixtures, a bridge unit that connects to a wireless router and a downloadable application. The application comes in iOS and Android variants. From the app, which can be hosted on most smartphones and tablet computers, consumers can remotely control home lighting for security, set and change timers and alter the color from more than 16 million colors to customize the lighting in each room. [Get a 10% discoun...

Full article: http://www.eetimes.com/design/smart-energy-design/4399630...