The Philips Skylight arrived with an expensive price tag — here are some cheaper alternatives that won't break the bank

The Philips Skylight on a ceiling — (Image credit: Signify)

Philips is a brand that knows a lot about having fun with smart lights. Philips Hue lights, for example, can be positioned around your home illuminating rooms in a variety of ingenious ways.

And now, Signify, the manufacturer of Philips' products, has released something new. The Philips Skylight is designed to bring the feeling of daylight right into your home.

The range aims to recreate the natural brightness, depth and rhythm of sunlight within your home. Why? Well, Signify did some research across 2,000 adults and concluded: "58% feel they spend too much time indoors, and 89% say they feel more energetic when they get enough daylight."

Bring the outdoors in

Using Signify's NatureConnect technology and BioUp technology, Skylight automatically adjusts brightness and tone throughout the day, creating a brighter blue-enriched light in the day and a warmer light at night.

Users can also take advantage of five preset scenes that are inspired by the daylight that you can adjust to fit your mood or the ambience you're after. Plus, with a surface-mounted slim ceiling profile, it'll fit in nicely with your home.

This all sounds really wonderful, but you'll have to wait until September 2026 for it to become available for purchase in the U.S. Another sticking point might be how much it costs, which for some may be a little prohibitive.

Starting at 499.99 euros — around $580 — it's a big investment. But there are some cheaper alternatives that could be worth considering, especially if you don't want to wait.

Philips Skylight alternatives (available now)

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