# Mood-Setting Smart Bulbs The White Ambiance Bulbs Let You Control Color Temperature By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bulbs References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/philips-hue-white-ambiance-smart-lights/42287/) & [newscenter.philips](http://www.newscenter.philips.com/main/standard/news/press/2016/20160314-Enjoy-good-days-and-good-nights-with-Philips-Hue-white-ambiance.wpd) When it comes to the revolutionary new area of smart bulbs and lighting, there's no question that the kingpin has been the [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-twilight) [Hue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-1) range, which has been blazing a trail for other smart lighting products for a few years. Now, the range is being joined by a brand new addition -- white light bulbs equipped with color temperature control abilities. The White Ambiance bulbs offer color temperatures that realistically mimic natural light, meaning that the light in your bedroom can reflect the light cycles of day and night. The bulb will also come with a Nightlight mode that will enable you to enjoy night vision in your room whilst minimizing the use of blue light, which is known to hamper with sleep cycles. Ultimately, the ability to control color temperature is what makes this smart bulbs so great. By being able to select different temperatures, users can create different lighting moods appropriate for lounging, working, entertaining or anything else. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Lighting:** The development of white ambiance bulbs with color temperature control abilities opens up opportunities for smarter lighting solutions in homes and businesses around the world - **Mood Lighting:** With the ability to create different lighting moods appropriate for lounging, working, entertaining, or anything else, there is immense potential for disruptive innovations in how people interact with lighting in their daily lives. - **Health and Wellness Lighting:** The introduction of nightlight mode that minimizes the use of blue light and its effects on sleep cycles can create opportunities for products that address the health concerns of light in residential and commercial settings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Automation:** Smart bulbs are an important part of home automation systems and offer a wide variety of innovations such as remote and voice-controlled adjustments that continue to transform how people interact with their home environments. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality industries such as hotels and restaurants can make use of mood lighting to create unique experiences for their guests to enhance their stay and increase satisfaction. - **Healthcare:** The potential health benefits of smart lighting can be leveraged by healthcare providers in various settings such as hospitals and clinics to help create optimal conditions for patients and staff. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Focused Bedside Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-twilight.md) - [Down-Lighted Smart Light Bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze.md) - [Matter-Enabled RGB Bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-2.md) - [Smart Ambient Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-smart-lights.md) - [Scene-Setting Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-spatialaware.md) - [Dynamic Retailer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-smart-light.md) - [Motion Sensor Automation Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-1.md) - [Organically Shaped Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourish-table-lamp.md) - [Subtle Smart Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datura-ceiling-light.md)