Philips Hue is a leading smart personal lighting system offering connected bulbs, light strips, lamps, and controls that integrate with major smart home platforms.
Philips Hue is a personal wireless lighting system that allows you to control your lights easily from your smart device and create the right ambiance for every moment. Originally created by Philips Lighting (now Signify), the Hue ecosystem has grown to include a vast array of products ranging from simple LED bulbs and light strips to integrated fixtures, outdoor lighting, and smart accessories like motion sensors and dimmer switches.
The core of the system is the Hue Bridge, which uses Zigbee technology to connect up to 50 lights and accessories, enabling advanced features like home-and-away control, routines, and synchronization with music, movies, and games. Many newer Philips Hue products also support Bluetooth for simpler, direct control without a Bridge. The system seamlessly integrates with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Microsoft Cortana for voice control and automation.
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If you have a Hue Dimmer Switch, turn the light on, hold the switch close to the bulb, and press and hold the ON and OFF buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the bulb blinks. Without a switch, you may need to power cycle the bulb 5 times or use the Bluetooth app reset function if supported.
Some newer Philips Hue bulbs are Bluetooth-enabled and can be controlled directly via the Hue Bluetooth app without a Bridge (limited to one room). However, a Hue Bridge is required to unlock full features like remote access, accessories, and syncing with entertainment.
The 6-character serial number (S/N) is typically printed on the base of the bulb, on the back of the fixture, or on the control box of light strips. It is often required to manually add a light to the Hue Bridge.
Standard Hue bulbs are not weather-rated. You must use specific Philips Hue Outdoor fixtures or bulbs rated for outdoor use (like the PAR38) to ensure safety and longevity in wet or damp conditions.
Open the Hue app, go to Settings, then Voice Assistants (or Smart Home), and follow the instructions to link your Hue account with your Amazon Alexa or Google Home account. A Hue Bridge or Bluetooth connection is required depending on your setup.