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Lizzie Wilmot

Philips Hue isn’t the only Philips lighting brand anymore – here’s what’s changed

Philips Hue 2026 launches.
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Philips Hue isn’t going anywhere, despite the recent arrival of products branded under Philips Smart Lighting instead.

The new range is actually built on the existing WiZ platform, focusing on simpler setup, Wi-Fi connectivity and more affordable pricing compared to Hue’s premium ecosystem.

Philips Hue will probably always be known as the premium smart lighting brand. It’s why it tops so many of our best smart light guides, and why it even has its own dedicated best Philips Hue lights roundup. However, things have started looking a little different recently, and it hasn’t been entirely obvious why.

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