If you're wondering, "How do I make my lights react to my music?" or "How do I set up a security system with lights?", we've got the breakdown of everything you need to make it happen.
What you need for Philips Hue
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Get convenient smart control
With this smart lighting setup, you'll be able to automate your lights, use motion sensors and switches, and control your lights from anywhere using the app.
What you need
- Philips Hue Bridge or Hue Bridge Pro
- Any Philips Hue light
- Hue app
- Hue MotionAware™
- Philips Hue dimmer switch (optional)
Can I get this set up without a Bridge or Bridge Pro?
Can I get this set up without a Bridge or Bridge Pro?
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Get cool light effects
Make your house look like an Instagram post. With this smart lighting setup, you'll be able to set scenes, animate your lights, and use effects.
What you need
- Philips Hue Bridge or Hue Bridge Pro
- Philips Hue White and color ambiance lights
- Hue app
- Philips Hue dimmer or Tap dial switch (optional)
Can I get cool light effects without a Bridge?
Can I get cool light effects without a Bridge?
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Get outdoor lighting
Make your yard, porch, or patio shine. With this smart lighting setup, you'll be able to install smart lights outside your home, whether you wire them into the electricity or use Low-volt to place them anywhere in your space.
What you need
- Philips Hue Bridge or Hue Bridge Pro
- Philips Hue outdoor lights
- Hue app
Can I get outdoor lighting without a Bridge?
Can I get outdoor lighting without a Bridge?
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Set up a security system
Get a full-home security system. With this setup, you'll be able to monitor your home in real-time with smart security cameras and sensors.
What you can use
- Philips Hue Bridge or Hue Bridge Pro
- Philips Hue lights
- Hue Secure cameras
- Hue Secure contact sensors
- Hue MotionAware™
How do I build a Philips Hue Secure setup?
How do I build a Philips Hue Secure setup?
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Get sleep and wake-up lighting
Smart lighting for better wellbeing. With this smart lighting setup, you'll be able to create Wake up and Go to sleep automations and use the Natural light scene.
What you need
- Philips Hue Bridge or Hue Bridge Pro
- Philips Hue White ambiance or White and color ambiance lights
- Hue app
Can I get sleep and wake-up lighting without a Bridge?
Can I get sleep and wake-up lighting without a Bridge?
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Sync lights to TV
We know you're like, "Why would I need that?" But trust us — you'll get it. With this smart lighting setup, you'll be able to sync your lights to TV shows, movies, or console games.
What you need
- Philips Hue Bridge or Hue Bridge Pro
- Philips Hue White and color ambiance lights
- Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box or the Philips Hue Sync TV app*
- Hue app
*The sync box can be used with any TV that uses HDMI-connected devices, such as a set-top box, streaming device, or gaming console. The Sync TV app is compatible with certain Samsung and LG TVs.
Can I sync lights to my TV without a Bridge?
Can I sync lights to my TV without a Bridge?
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Sync lights to music
Make your lights move to the beat. With this smart lighting setup, you'll be able to sync your lights to music.
What you need
- Philips Hue Bridge or Hue Bridge Pro
- Philips Hue White and color ambiance lights
- Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box (optional)*
- Hue app
*If you have a Spotify account, you can sync music directly from the Philips Hue app. If you want to sync music via another service, you can use the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box.
Can I sync lights to my music without a Bridge?
Can I sync lights to my music without a Bridge?
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Sync lights to PC
Gamers get it. With this smart lighting setup, you'll be able to sync your lights to anything on your computer screen.
What you need
- Philips Hue Bridge or Hue Bridge Pro
- Philips Hue White and color ambiance lights
- Philips Hue Sync desktop app
- Hue app