# Are Philips Hue Essential bulbs the cheap smart lights we don't need?

> There are some very interesting Philips Hue products on the way, including new Gradient Strips, Festavia string lights, and a Philips Hue Bridge Pro that can support up to 150 devices, but one rumored release has had me…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/are-philips-hue-essential-bulbs-the-cheap-smart-lights-we-dont-need?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68a90c52cce890e7a114aea7)
- **Published:** 2025-08-23
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #philips #lights #smart #bulbs #essential #cheap #company #interesting
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