Philips Perifo could be the next level in smart light customization and control

Smart lights are pretty much a must have for any smart home setup, punctuating the fact that you have a connected home with lighting that can change color at the tap of a button, And Philips has arguably mastered the craft with its Hue smart light range. Now it’s going one step further with the new Philips Hue Perifo track lighting. 

Perifo is a new line from the Hue range centered around individual rails that make up a fully customizable tracks of lighting to cover a room or even a home. Rather than provide a string of lights or single units of light tubes, the Perifo range lets you build what’s effectively a rig of smart lights from color-capable spotlights, pendants, light bars, and light tubes all in a single Perifo track.

With this setup you can then tailor the lighting to suit the mood of a room where the Perifo track is set up. For example, you could have a cool blue light bar shining down on a drinks cabinet, while a warm Hue bulb hovers over a desk or kitchen table at the same time.

“You choose the layout and length of the track and what lights to include to get full control over the way you light your home. The track can be attached to the wall or ceiling and connected to a standard outlet or existing wires using the included power supply unit,” Philips Hue explained. “Then the real fun begins as you click your choice of smart lights into the track and position them exactly how you want.”