In 2015, Philips introduced the second version of the Philips Hue Bridge. As a result, Philips Hue users who were currently using the first version of the Bridge became a little concerned and began to wonder – are they going to stop supporting the first Hue Bridge? Will we have to get another one? Many … Read more
Philips Hue recently confirmed that the Hue ecosystem will soon have a software update to support “Matter”, the connectivity standard that aims to finally introduce a common smart home communication ‘platform’. However this update will be made to the Hue Bridge V2, meaning that individual Hue lights and components will NOT be Matter or Thread … Read more
Lutron Caseta and Philips Hue are two of the biggest names in smart home technology. They are also in two completely separate fields. Lutron is well known for its reputation of genius smart switches while Philips is the leader of smart LED bulbs. It would stand to reason that the best smart switches and the … Read more
Philips Hue has an extensive line of smart lighting products that provide varying degrees of lighting for the modern smart home. Their diverse range of lighting products includes a variety of bulbs for both the inside and outside of your home. Their line also includes floor lights, light strips, pendant lights, and even their lighted … Read more
Hue motion sensors are some of the most useful smart home devices out there. They allow you to have your lights turn on and off automatically. They can also be used for more advanced applications and home automation. These motion sensors also let you know when something’s going wrong. There’s an LED indicator on the … Read more
Philips Hue is expanding their smart devices into new products that seek to give users a more immersive, and smarter, home lighting experience. These devices allow you to have your Hue smart lighting react to music, movies, and video games. How does this all work? The Hue Sync app and Hue Sync Box physical device … Read more
Home and Away is a Philips Hue feature that allows users to have smart devices turn on when they get home and turn off when they leave. This is one of the coolest smart features that users want to get up and running right away. The only problem is that this feature occasionally stops working. … Read more
Philips Hue is still one of the biggest and best names in smart home lighting. Their Gu10 lights are an ideal choice for modern looking homes who want that recessed lighting style. The only problem is that the Gu10 standard is a little inconsistent and Philips Hue has also changed the size of their lights … Read more
The three Philips Hue color types (White, White Ambiance, and full Color) might seem confusing at first – especially if you are new to smart lighting. Thankfully the differences aren’t all that difficult to understand, as this video covers. I also cover which of the three color types I prefer. 0:00 Intro 1:11 Philips Hue … Read more
When it comes to smart home devices, many people are familiar with two of the most popular manufacturers out there – Philips Hue and Ring. Many smart home users have either one or the other – or in some cases, both – brands of smart home devices at work in their homes. Being a primary … Read more