Hue Black LED Downlight
The Philips Hue Akari Black is a smart LED downlight with a sleek black fascia for modern spaces. It fits standard 90mm ceiling cutouts and comes pre-wired with a power plug and lead for easy installation.
The Hue Akari Black Downlight connects to your phone via Bluetooth, the Hue Bridge, or Bridge Pro. Its features include:
- Top-of-the-range Philips Hue LED downlight with a stylish black fascia.
- Full RGB colour control - 16 million colour options.
- Colour temperature control from very warm white to daylight white.
- ChromaSync precision colour matching for accurate, consistent tones across multiple downlights.
- Dimmable via the app or optional accessories, such as the Hue Wall Switch.
- IP44 rated face - suitable for bathrooms and wet areas.
- Link up to 12 Philips Hue lights via Bluetooth. Or add a Hue Bridge to build a bigger system that you can control from anywhere.
- Advanced app-controlled lighting - timers, schedules, scenes, dynamic effects, IFTTT and more.
The Philips Hue Akari Black: a sleek black downlight with full 'colour and white ambiance' control.
Modern, Black Downlight
The black rim works well with darker ceilings, timber finishes, exposed concrete, or painted feature ceilings. Popular applications include:
- Bathrooms and en-suites with dark tile or stone finishes.
- Kitchens and living areas with charcoal, black, or timber highlights.
- Home theatres and media rooms where discreet, low-glare lighting is essential.
- Commercial fit-outs, studios, and offices with dark ceiling grids.
Specifications – Philips Hue Akari Downlight Black
| Power Usage | 8.2W |
| Voltage | 220-240 V AC |
| Light Output | 750 lumens at 4000K colour temperature |
| Lifetime | 25,000 hours |
| Fascia Colour | Black |
| Protection | IP44 face (water-resistant, splash-proof), Class II Double Insulated |
| Dimmable | Yes – deeply dimmable using Hue App or accessories |
| Colour Temperature Control | Yes – fully adjustable from 2000K (very warm white) to 6500K (cool daylight) |
| RGB Colour Control | Yes – 16 million colour choices |
| Beam Angle | 110° |
| Connection | Bluetooth (directly to smartphone or tablet) and Zigbee (via optional Hue Bridge) |
| Compatibility | Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, Matter, Samsung SmartThings, Sonos |
| Dimensions | Suits ceiling cutouts of 81mm to 100mm. 115mm front face diameter by 65mm height/depth. |
| Weight | 330 grams |
| Installation | Comes pre-wired with power cable and AU/NZ 2-pin power plug. Add power sockets if you need them. |
| Product Identifiers | Philips Hue Akari Black WCA DL 90MM Downlight; 929004291601 |
| Further Details | Brochure and Datasheet (PDF) |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Philips Hue Akari Black downlight outer dimensions. Fits standard 90mm LED downlight ceiling cutout holes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the black and white Hue Akari Downlights?
The black and white Akari downlight share the same 90mm cutout size, app features, and RGB colour capabilities. The key differences are the fascia colour (black vs white) and a slight variation in light output (750 vs 800 lumens).
Is the black Hue Akari suitable for bathrooms?
Yes. The Akari Black is IP44 rated, meaning the face is water-resistant and splash-proof.
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