Philips Hue increases prices in the United States “consequently direct prices”

You will soon have to pay more for various intelligent lighting and safety gadgets Philips Hue if you live in the United States. After vaguely informed customers that Prices “increase” on July 1 In a promotional message, the parent company of Philips Hue meant confirmed that it influenced the prices through the portfolio of Philips Hue “consequently direct prices”.

“We remain determined to provide consumers with high quality products and features that make smart lighting extraordinary”, ” Mean said in a press release to Blog. »Say reserves the right to modify prices according to new or additional prices which become effective in the future.”

Significant has not provided prices updated or specified exactly which products will be allocated, but its declaration suggests that changes can have an impact on the entire Hue range. The company is already starting to invoice more to American customers for products such as New $ 219.99 Hue Play Wall Washer LightWhat Hueblog Note is around 10% more than the € 199.99 price of the EU when the currencies are converted. The last Intelligent button of $ 32.99 is also higher than the $ 24.99 launch price of its predecessor, while EU prices remained at € 21.99 (around $ 25) for both.

Hue smart lighting is already among the most expensive on the market, so incoming price increases could encourage consumers in the United States to seek more affordable alternatives. Some suppliers of intelligent house technology can further reduce the prices of colors while facing the same thing 125% price price on Chinese imports who are causing supply chain problems through wider industry. And worrying, the Declaration of Signoy suggests that the company is ready to further increase American prices in the future, while waiting for other tariff changes.

The new American prize for Philips Hue products is expected to be revealed next week when the official Hue store is updated. It can take some time for these changes to be reflected by third -party retailers.