How Philips Hue became the gold standard for smart home lighting

Philips Hue is widely regarded as one of the closest products to achieving the ideal smart home experience, according to The Verge. The smart home space remains challenging, with consumers expecting seamless control, adaptability, and easy setup without major renovations. In a new episode of The Verge's Version History podcast, journalists David Pierce and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy explore what Hue has done right over the years. The discussion highlights how the product managed to make smart lighting feel intuitive and largely invisible to users. Hue's success offers broader lessons for the smart home industry on meeting consumer expectations.