Pairing the Hue Bloom follows the same simple procedure as pairing a Hue light bulb since there is no physical buttons or switches on the device itself. After unplugging and plugging in the unit, it will power on to the last brightness and color that was set. Plugging in the light for the first time will instantly turn it on and it will be set to the default color, which is similar to a sunset. Once unboxed, the device is ready to use, no assembly is required, and all that is needed is to plug it in to a power outlet. It should also be noted that the wire is meant to run towards the diffuser, and not out of the “back” of the base. The base does feature a small cut out for the power wire to be run through, but I found that the notch did not hold the wire in place very well, with a slight bump causing the wire to move. Speaking of non-removable, the base of the Bloom also cannot be removed without taking the lamp apart (which could be warranty voiding), meaning what you see is what you get and potentially limiting where it could be placed. Power for the unit is provided by a four-foot, non-removable cord with a transformer on the plug end. The Bloom does not have any buttons or switches at all, which allows it to have a very clean appearance with only the power wire coming out of the unit. The device is compact, with a footprint of 4-5 inches in height and width and weighs just under one pound. The frame of the unit features a mix of white aluminum and plastic, with a semi-transparent diffuser covering the light inside. This means that the design is unique in that it is intended to provide color towards another object, such as a wall or piece of furniture. Since the Hue Bloom is meant to provide accent or indirect lighting to a room, the unit is designed accordingly. The base of the Hue Bloom features a small indent for the power wire to route through The Hue Bloom has been a reliable, nice to have device that we have definitely gotten our monies worth out of. From the aforementioned bias lighting behind our living room tv, to things such as night-time path lighting underneath a bed, a visual aid to help our child know when it is still time for sleeping, or for just having it in a room for mood lighting. We have had a the Bloom in my household for about 3 years now, and it really is surprising to think just how many use cases that we have it for. Philips has continued to sell the Bloom to this day, and despite only a minor change to the way the cord is attached to the base as its only physical change, the company continuously updates the capabilities of the device, adding HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant support over the years. The device was also a pioneer in the growing bias lighting space, as its design was perfect for placing behind a television. The Bloom was designed as an easy-to-use, plug and play solution for those just looking to add some ambient lighting to the Hue systems in their home. The Philips Hue Bloom, originally released way back in 2013 under the Friends of Hue line, was the company’s first attempt at devices outside of white and color changing app controlled smart light bulbs.
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