Philips Hue White Starter Kit, B22

Last updated: 11 October 2026

What is in the Hue White starter kit

• Hue Bridge: the standard Hue hub, which plugs into your router.
• Hue Smart Button: a single round button for on, off and dimming.
• Two Hue White A60 B22 bulbs: 1055 lumens each at 2700K, sold as 1100.

The full specification is on Philips Hue's product page.

Why the Bridge matters

Hue bulbs work over Bluetooth without a hub, but the Bridge adds control away from home, switches and sensors, and Matter for Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home. That is why the kit includes one. Hue's newer Bridge Pro adds capacity and MotionAware; my Hue Bridge Pro review covers whether that is worth the extra. In addition, Apple Home automations need a home hub such as a HomePod mini or an Apple TV 4K. For Alexa, the Echo Hub or Echo Dot Max works.

What it costs to run

Hue lists the Hue White B22 bulb at 9.5W with an F energy label and 0.43W in standby. Under the energy labelling rules, F covers 85 to 110 lumens per watt. So at four hours a day on and twenty off, each bulb costs about £4.48 a year at the 26.32p average rate under Ofgem's October to December 2026 price cap.

The limits

The bulbs are one warm white only: no cool daylight tones and no colour. Some Amazon listings for this kit mention a dimmer switch, but the box and Hue's own page show the round Smart Button instead. Also, the bulbs carry an F energy label, so they use more electricity than the best non-smart LED bulbs.

Where to buy it in the UK

£47.99 on Amazon UK and at Hue. My best smart lighting guide covers what to add next, and my smart home guides gather the rest.

Hue White starter kit on Amazon UK

FAQs

How much is the Hue White starter kit in the UK?

£47.99 on Amazon UK and at Hue, checked on 11 October 2026.

What is in the Hue White starter kit?

A Hue Bridge, a Hue Smart Button and two Hue White B22 bulbs.

Can I add colour bulbs to it later?

Yes, because the Bridge runs any Hue light, including the White Ambiance and White and Colour bulbs.

Does it work with Apple Home and Alexa?

Yes, through the Hue Bridge. Apple Home automations also need a home hub, such as a HomePod mini.

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Prices and stock change, so check the current price before you buy. Running costs depend on your own electricity tariff.

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