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Philips Hue launches a new smart lighting solution for the kitchen

But it’s only for new kitchens made in Europe — for now.

To date, Hue has only offered plug-in light strips controllable by wireless switches, hardwiring them into your kitchen requires using a third-party solution — so this is an exciting step in the right direction. The new smart kitchen lights on display at a press event in Berlin this week Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge The new lights are integrated into the Nobilia cabinetry and hardwired into your home’s electrical system, so they will only work for new kitchens; it’s not a simple retrofit or DIY solution — yet.

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