It’s time to check out the Philips Hue smartphone-controlled lights you keep reading about

The Philips Hue brand is synonymous with smart lighting. What is “smart lighting,” you ask? Using your iPhone, iPad or Android device, you can control the brightness of these Philips Hue bulbs without ever having to get out of your seat. But Hue goes well beyond brightness — you can also control the color of the bulbs to see all kinds of moods in any room with Hue bulbs installed.

You’ve read all about them and now it’s time to give Hue a shot. The Philips 456194 Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit is now available from Amazon for just under $194 shipped.

Some key details:

New and enhanced Hue white and color ambience kit now upgraded from 600 to 800 lumens with increased internal storage for added functionality
Design your own personal lighting system using the Philips Hue A19 Bulb Starter Kit Includes 3 bulbs and everything you need to set up a wireless lighting system
Works with Home Kit for Apple iPhone integration (IOS 9 users only).Control your lights with Siri voice control. Turn your existing Hue lights into Home Kit controllable lights and discover exciting new uses through 3rd party Home kit apps
Use your smartphone or tablet to control via apps Create and save lighting “scenes” you’d like to use again
Also include varying shades of white, from warm to cool Bulbs fit into your current light fittings with a 10w screw base fitting; perfect for use in table and floor lamps, plus pendant, hanging, or other open fixtures

Philips 456194 Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit: $193.77 with free Prime shipping