

However, there’s no battery gauge anywhere on the lamp – and there’s no indicator in the app either – so it’s hard to tell whether the device is charging or not, whether it’s full up or about to die. If there isn’t, a 12W wall adapter in the box will do the trick. That said, the button lets you use the lamp right out of the box, provided there’s a little bit of charge when it arrives. The wireless design lets you set light levels, adjust colors. Placement of the button means you’ll need to pick up the lamp every time you want to control it manually – while the button only requires a small amount of force to activate, it’s enough to topple the device when on its stand. Brighten up your smart home with this rechargeable Philips Hue Go personal lighting system.

The ‘stand’ (if you will) isn’t very big and we found we had to keep an eye on how we propped the Hue Go 2 up or it could wobble and possibly fall off its perch.Īlso on the underside of the lamp is a physical button that can turn the light on or off, as well as cycle through a few presets, which also include some colored lights. Bring this lamp along with you as you travel, use it as the centerpiece of a romantic dinner, or take it outdoors to enhance the atmosphere of your summer parties. It’s still a white plastic hemisphere, with the addition of a molded lip on the underside of the bowl that lets the lamp be propped up on its side. Hue Bridge required 79.99 A truly portable smart light The Hue Go portable smart light can truly go wherever you want, thanks to its built-in, rechargeable battery.

The bowl-like design of the Philips Hue Go hasn’t changed since the first-gen lamp. (Image credit: TechRadar) Philips Hue Go 2 design and features
