Still doesn’t sync with WiFi 5g! Only 2.5g!
2026-08-29T21:23:01.000+00:00
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Still doesn’t sync with WiFi 5g! Only 2.5g! It was supposed be an upgrade !
Current price is £129.99
Current price is £129.99
The next generation of the Hue smart hub. Powered by a chip that’s capable of running complex algorithms and AI-powered features, it’s faster and stronger than ever. Turn your lights into motion sensors with MotionAware™, use your security and lights together, and more.
The Bridge is both the heart and brains of the Philips Hue smart lighting system, unlocking the full suite of smart lighting features. It lets you control your lights from anywhere in the world via the Hue app, create recurring automations, extend your smart lighting to your outdoor spaces, experience surround lighting for your entertainment and make your home more secure with light and camera integration. Add and configure accessories and use any voice assistant you like.
Yes. All Philips Hue products can connect to the Bridge Pro to create a comprehensive smart lighting system.
You can find step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips here
1. Number of lights and controls supported:
With a Bridge Pro you can connect 3 times more lights to create a large setup to cover your whole home, inside and outside. Go from 50 to 150+ lights and from 12 to 50 accessories/controls
2. The number of personalised light scenes:
With Bridge Pro you can save and manage up to 500 different scenes.
3. MotionAware™:
This New feature allows you to turn your existing Hue lights into motion sensors for more light control and security.
MotionAware™ allows you to turn your existing Hue lights into motion sensors. Up to 95% of existing Hue products are compatible with this feature
4. Data protection
The new Zigbee Trust Centre always keeps your connection secure by preventing unauthorised access. 5. Place the Bridge Pro anywhere. Connect it to your router over WiFi or use the Ethernet cable provided. We recommend using the Ethernet cable for the most reliable connection. However, it will also deliver a strong an stable performance over Wi-Fi.
Yes, while we still recommend connecting via an ethernet cable for optimal stability, Bridge Pro can connect via Wi-Fi meaning you can place it anywhere.