Best smart lighting systems
Bring voice control, mood lighting and a simulated sunrise to your home,
says Alistair Charlton
Philips Hue starter kit
£134.99, philips-hue.com
Philips Hue offers a huge range of lighting and accessories, from standard bulbs to lighting strips, chandeliers, outdoor lighting, motion sensors, switches, and decorative Edisonstyle bulbs.
Until recently, every Hue bulb had to be connected wirelessly to a hub, called the Hue Bridge, which plugged into your Wi-Fi router. That is still an option – and is required to unlock full functionality – but the latest generation of Hue bulbs have Bluetooth, for direct control from the smartphone app.