# Garden-Friendly Smart Lights These New Philips Hue Lights are Suitable for Outdoor Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-lights References: [beta.techcrunch](https://beta.techcrunch.com/2018/03/12/philips-releases-outdoor-connected-hue-lighting/) & [www2.meethue](https://www2.meethue.com/) The indoor technology market is flooded with countless solutions to help make your home smart, so these new [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-secure) [Hue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourish-table-lamp) lights have been develop to help extend that same technological innovation to your outdoor space. Set to launch in the US this summer, the new lights from Philips are all designed to be used outdoors and feature a weather-resistant design that will ensure they keep working all season long. The new lineup of lights including a new lightbulb, wall mounted lights, a variety of color changing models as well as the 'Lily' and the 'Calla.' The new [outdoor Philips Hue lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-flux) speak to the expanding nature of the smart home and the ways that brands are looking outside of living spaces to infuse solutions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Outdoor Smart Home Integration:** Opportunity to develop smart home solutions specifically designed for outdoor spaces. - **Weather-resistant Technology:** Potential for creating weather-resistant technology to enhance products for outdoor usage. - **Expansion of Smart Home Ecosystem:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in expanding smart home ecosystems to include outdoor lighting. ### Where This Applies - **Smart Home Technology:** The smart home industry can explore integrating outdoor lighting solutions into their existing product offerings. - **Lighting and Electronics Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the lighting and electronics industry can tap into the growing market for outdoor smart lighting solutions. - **Home and Garden Retail:** Retailers specializing in home and garden products can expand their offerings with smart outdoor lighting options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Smart Home Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-secure.md) - [Connected Weatherproof Wall Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-dymera.md) - [Organically Shaped Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourish-table-lamp.md) - [Light-Oriented Outdoor Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee1.md) - [Motion Sensor Automation Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-1.md) - [Seamless Color-Changing Christmas Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festavia-string.md) - [Ambient Illumination Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-play-wall-washer.md) - [Scene-Setting Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-spatialaware.md) - [Outdoor Lamp Post Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-lamp-post-light.md)