Philips' Hue Essential starter pack is the perfect way to step into the world of smart lighting, as it includes everything you need to get started at home. The set features the Hue Bridge, which acts as the command centre of the entire system. With the Hue Bridge, you can fully control and manage up to 50 lights and additional accessories, such as dimmer switches, motion sensors, door sensors, and security cameras. Lighting is easily controlled via the Hue app, which allows you to adjust lights and create your own lighting scenes on your smartphone, whether you’re at home or managing things remotely.

If using a separate app every time feels a little too much, the starter kit also includes a battery-powered dimmer switch, letting you adjust your lights with the press of a button. And of course, no smart lighting setup would be complete without the bulbs themselves – the set comes with two E27 Hue smart bulbs to get you started right away.