Philips Hue BR30 – E26 Smart Bulb
The Philips Hue BR30 E26 Smart Bulb brings flexible color and white lighting to recessed fixtures, track lighting, and wide-beam ceiling cans.
Designed to fill larger spaces with even, diffused light, this bulb works with the Hue Bridge for advanced scenes, automations, and cross-platform integration, or through Bluetooth for simple standalone control.
Specifications
Dimensions (WxHxD)
94×130
Operational humidity
5% <H<95% (non condensing)
Operational temperature
-4°F to 113°F
Color rendering index (CRI)
≥80
Color temperature
2000-6500 K
Lumen output at 4000K
1,200 lm
Lumen output bulb included
1,200 lm
Diameter
3-3/4 inch
Weight
110 g
User Manual
Technologies & Capabilities
Wide Beam For Recessed Lighting
The BR30 shape provides broad, even illumination that works well in ceiling cans and downlight fixtures. Its design helps spread light evenly across rooms, hallways, and larger living spaces.
Color & Tunable White Lighting
The bulb supports millions of colors and a full range of white temperatures, giving you control over brightness, ambiance, and daily lighting preferences.
Bluetooth & Hue Bridge Compatibility
Use Bluetooth for quick setup and basic app or voice control, or pair with the Hue Bridge for expanded features such as advanced automations, scenes, and multi-room syncing.
Scene Support & Smart Home Integration
When connected to the Hue Bridge, the bulb integrates with major smart home platforms and supports custom scenes, scheduling, and room grouping for tailored lighting control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the BR30 E26 bulb work in standard recessed fixtures?
Yes. The BR30 shape and E26 base are designed for most recessed cans and track lighting fixtures that use standard screw-in bulbs.
Do I need the Hue Bridge to use this bulb?
No. You can use Bluetooth for basic control, but the Hue Bridge is recommended for advanced automations, scenes, and cross-platform integrations.
What smart home platforms support this bulb?
Through the Hue Bridge, the bulb works with Google Home, Alexa, Apple Home, SmartThings, and Matter-enabled ecosystems. Bluetooth control supports limited voice assistant features.
Can this bulb display different colors at the same time?
No. Unlike Gradient products, this bulb displays one color or white tone at a time across the entire lamp.
Is the bulb dimmable?
Yes. You can adjust brightness through the app, your platform, or voice assistant as long as the fixture’s physical switch remains powered on.