Philips Hue

FAQs

• What is the best app for Philips hue?
  Best Philips Hue apps 2020: Make your lights more fun and dynamic. OnSwitch.hueDynamic.Huemote.QuickHue.Hue Disco.iConnectHue. Share:
• How do I control my Philips hue with my phone?
  To get started with Philips Hue, you plug in the Hue Bridge and connect it to your router via an Ethernet cable. Then you'll screw in your Hue bulbs or turn on your Hue fixtures. Download the Philips Hue app to your Android or iOS device and open it up -- it'll walk you through the rest of the setup process.
• Do you need the hue bridge to use the app?
  Through the Alexa app you can group your Hue bulbs together and even group them with smart lights of a different brand. However, without the Hue Bridge you can't create custom scenes, have lights turn on or off based on your location, or access various other advanced features available in the Hue app.
• Is the Philips Hue app free?
  Philips Hue app (Free, iOS and Android) You can make your own scenes by uploading an image to the Hue app.
• Is Philips hue being discontinued?
  The company has announced that starting in April 2020, they will be discontinuing support for the first-gen Hue Bridge. For those unfamiliar, the Hue Bridge is the device that links Philips Hue bulbs to the internet, which in turn would allow users to remotely control and access their connected smart bulbs.
• Are Philips hue worth it?
  Philips Hue light bulbs are extremely convenient, and great for any size home. ... Philips Hue's smart lights are great for technology beginners, since they're easy to set up and use right out of the box, but they're also great for people who are really into tech.
• How long does Philips Hue last?
  Hue Bulbs and Setup Unlike fluorescent or incandescent light bulbs, the Hue bulbs utilize LEDs. Philips rates the lifespan of each bulb at up to 15,000 hours, and despite the Wi-Fi connectivity, claims that each bulb uses 80 percent less power than a traditional incandescent bulb.
• Does Philips hue work?
  All of Hue's bulbs and fixtures have their own built-in Zigbee radios, as does the Hue Bridge, which you keep plugged into your router. Its job is to act like a Zigbee-to-Wi-Fi translator for your home network and your lights. For instance, you send a signal to your router whenever you turn a Hue bulb on using the app.
• What app do you use with Philips Hue?
  The Hue Bluetooth (BT) app controls Philips Hue Bluetooth-enabled lights. Control up to 10 lights in a single room and set the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Look for the Bluetooth icon on the box to verify that your Hue products work with the Hue Bluetooth app.
• What happened to Philips Hue app?
  The new Philips Hue app Rebuilt from the ground up, the all-new Philips Hue app has been designed as a foundation for the future of smart lighting. This is the new Philips Hue experience.
• Can you use Hue without bridge?
  Note: You can only Philips Hue smart light bulbs without the Hue Bridge if you have the Bluetooth models. So, before you try to set up your Philips Hue bulbs, make sure that they have the Bluetooth icon on the box or at the base of the bulbs.
• How do I set up Philips Hue?
  Download the Philips Hue app Go to the App Store or Google Play Store and download the app. Make sure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Bridge. Find your Hue lights in the app and enjoy Philips Hue!
• Is Philips discontinuing Hue?
  Since 30 April 2020, no software updates are made available for the Hue Bridge v1 mobile application and compatibility with our online services has been terminated at that time. Subsequently, the dedicated Philips Hue Bridge v1 mobile application will go out of support and be retired on 30 April 2022.
• Is the Philips Hue worth it?
  Overall, Philips Hue light bulbs make home living easier and more enjoyable. Philips Hue light bulbs are extremely convenient, and great for any size home. Since it has voice control, you'll never need to fumble for a light switch ever again.
• Is Philips replacing Hue?
  Philips is shifting to a new chip that has both Bluetooth and Zigbee radios onboard, but most people will still want a Hue Bridge on their home network. There's a brand-new generation of Philips Hue smart bulbs coming to market that don't require the Philips Bridge to be controlled with a smart device. Yay!
• Is Philips and Philips Hue the same company?
  Philips Hue is a line of color changing LED lamps and white bulbs which can be controlled wirelessly. The Phillips Hue line of bulbs was the first smart bulb of its kind on the market. The lamps are currently created and manufactured by Signify N.V., formerly the Philips Lighting division of Royal Philips N.V.