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| The original Philips Hue Lucca wall light |
If you’ve been looking to add smart, atmospheric lighting to your garden or patio, your options might soon get a lot more vibrant. According to a new report, the popular Philips Hue Lucca series of outdoor lights is poised for a significant refresh, bringing long-awaited color capabilities and a substantial brightness boost to the elegant fixtures.
For years, the Philips Hue Lucca collection has offered a sleek, modern design for outdoor spaces with its pedestal, wall, and path light options. However, a limitation for some users has been the lighting output. While certain models offered the full White and Color Ambiance spectrum, others were restricted to white light only. That appears set to change.
The Rumored Lucca 2.0 Upgrade
Citing insider information, Hueblog.com reports that new versions of the path, pedestal, and wall lights are in development. The most exciting upgrade centers on the light source itself. The original models often used integrated E26 LED bulbs with a maximum output of 800 lumens.
The refresh, however, is rumored to equip each Lucca fixture with the versatile Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance E27 bulb. This single change is a game-changer for two reasons:
- Full Color Spectrum: Homeowners will no longer be limited to shades of white. Imagine painting your backyard with hues of blue for a cool evening, red for a party, or green for the holidays—all from the same elegant fixture.
- Brighter Output: The new bulbs are said to push the brightness to an impressive 1,100 lumens. That’s a 37.5% increase, making the Lucca lights more effective for both ambiance and practical pathway or area illumination.
You can see the design of the current color-capable model on the official Philips Hue website here: Philips Hue Lucca Outdoor Wall Light.
What We Know (And What We Don’t)
Beyond the core bulb upgrade, details are still scarce. It is expected that the new Lucca lights will maintain seamless integration with the Philips Hue ecosystem. This means control via the intuitive Philips Hue app, compatibility with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, and the ability to sync with movies, music, and gaming through Hue Sync.
The physical design of the fixtures is not expected to change dramatically, preserving the Lucca’s signature contemporary look that blends into most architectural styles.
As for launch and pricing, Philips Hue has remained quiet. An official announcement is pending. For reference, the existing Hue Lucca White and Color Ambiance Outdoor Wall Light has a retail price of around $99.99. You can check current pricing and availability for the existing model on Amazon. It’s reasonable to expect the upgraded versions to sit in a similar or slightly higher price bracket.
This potential Lucca refresh is part of a broader update cycle for Philips Hue. The report also notes updates are coming for the indoor Flourish table lamp and another outdoor line, the Hue Turaco outdoor wall light.
For the full breakdown of the rumors and their sources, you can read the original report on Hueblog.com.
The Bottom Line
If these rumors hold true, the Philips Hue Lucca upgrade addresses the two most common requests from users: more light and more color. For those planning a smart outdoor lighting setup, it may be worth waiting for an official confirmation from Signify, the parent company of Philips Hue. The enhanced Lucca series could very well become the go-to choice for creating a dynamic and inviting outdoor living space.
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| The original Philips Hue Lucca wall lights |