The Elgato Avea Flare Portable Mood Lamp is yet another new smart light that doesn't need a hub to work. What sets is apart from the competition? Primarily the fact that it's shaped like an ostrich egg. It's also wireless and water-resistant, allowing you to extend your smart lighting to the great outdoots. It's a bit pricey at $99.99, and it lacks some of the features you'll find in the Philips Hue Go, but if you're looking for a whimsical, color-changing light for your next garden party, the Flare is worth a look.

Design and Setup
The light measures 8.7 inches high and 6 inches around. It weighs 1.17 pounds, making it easy to pick up and move from room to room. It's made of thick white plastic with a matte finish, and it's cut off at the bottom to form a flat base that can easily sit on the floor, a counter, or any other flat surface. On the bottom of the light you'll find a circular series of tiny rubber pads for grip, a metal induction ring for charging, and two rubber buttons. The Power button turns the light on and off, while the Mode button cycles through different brightness settings. 

The Flare is a 40-watt-equivalent light capable of producing 430 lumens of brightness. That's brighter than the portable Philips Hue Go, which produces up to 300 lumens. It gives off cool or warm white light, with saturated colors that look quite bold when adjusted to the proper setting (more on that below). It's a good mood light, but like other bulbs of this variety, you can't expect it to fill an entire room.