When Philips Hue prices rose next month, you can officially know who to blame. (Hint: it rhymes with RUMP.) Hueblog (by using Grave) that its increase in prices is a “direct result of tariffs.” Look how easy it was Amazon?
Prior to this confirmation, the company was vaguely related to the upcoming increase in prices. “Hurry, prices are rising July 1”, marketing copy From the beginning of this month it is stated.
Designation application Hueblog does not grind the word about Trump's trade war be a culprit. “Signify will increase the prices for our Philips Hue portfolio in the United States, starting on July 1, 2025, as a direct result of tariffs,” he wrote. “We are still committed to providing consumers with high-quality products and functions that make intellectual lighting unusual. Check out the right to change prices based on new or additional tariffs that become effective in the future. ”
We still do not know the exact increase in prices. The company says that it will reveal them when they enter into force on July 1. But there are some tips. The recently updated Hue Smart button costs $ 32 compared to Old model $ 25. If you think it is because it is a new version, the product remained in the same 21.99 euros as its predecessor in Europe. Until this moment, the prices of the American company were around the conversion of 1: 1.