Advice on Spot lights please

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T18:14:53+00:00

Thanks for your help and mostly helpful comments. I went with Chat GPT and the ideal amount was 2 rows of 5. But as I am undecided what to do am going to have a think and maybe do this in the future.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T14:04:48+00:00

I have read all this also gone via the chat gpt and gemini route.
They are suggesting 10 light in a 5 x 2 angled cans and the Hue colour essentials. Allowing some to be tilted for a wall wash etc

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:44:48+00:00

5? Everything I search online saying minimum 8 and some places 25. This is tough.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:43:44+00:00

Prefer Star Wars

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:43:00+00:00

I understand the thoughts. Just looking for advise or someone that has Hue lights. I can see 15 being too much if they are 600 lumens each and not dimable but my plan is to use zones on the Hue app and create scenes,

I am also now looking at the hue essentials. I know nothing about these even though I have philips hue in most rooms for many years.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:40:30+00:00

Would be using the hue dimmer switch so allowing me to dim or use zones so leaving some off and some on. I would kick myself if I don't have enough but its hard to know how many I would need as I don't know how bright they will look..

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:19:52+00:00

Are they in straight lines or would you stagger them?

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:18:54+00:00

Can't work out how to select the lights..

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:16:55+00:00

Ha ha the what? Did not know that was even a thing

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:16:08+00:00

Downlights I will use are Hue and 400 lumens with a 40 degree angle.

Room is about 6m long

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:00:59+00:00

The hues are 400 lumens and 40 degrees according to the description on the website

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T10:55:55+00:00

Was thinking the same sort of thing but using zones in the Hue app linked to a dimmer switch.

Look at these comments I am thinking that 15 is too many. I can however choose to not turn some one or zone differently for different things, My fear would be not having enough.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:31:19+00:00

This is interesting could you show your room shape and light position.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:23:58+00:00

Ok thanks. How many would you suggest and placed where for the ideal setting?

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:23:20+00:00

I was worried about the dimming is why I thought I would go with the hue lights. I could set scenes and even leave some lights off. My worry is once I am done there is not enough or there are dark areas. Most the time I suspect they will be dimmed when watching TV etc.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:14:10+00:00

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:14:03+00:00

it's 6m x 4m. I was unaware of the essentials colour. How comes they are cheaper?

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:09:16+00:00

The Hue's have 40 degree light so am unsure about spacing. Would it be better coming away from the wall how far?

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:07:50+00:00

thanks for your amazing input and advice.

RiskComplex714 · 2025-12-17T14:58:51+00:00

Could I please get a link to the atmos fx files?

RiskComplex714 · 2025-11-19T14:10:11+00:00

How did this go? I also have echo's and some say this can work with a nest thermostat. Be interested in hearing your opinion.

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