The possibilities of Philips Hue smart lighting are endless, but the set-up – whether with Bluetooth or the Bridge – is simple. Find out how Philips Hue works and how to get started with smart light.
Smart light – your way
Philips Hue brings smart lighting to everyday homes, allowing anyone to create special moments and automate with light. Start with Philips Hue your way: Bluetooth or Bridge. And no worries: even if you start with a Bluetooth-controlled system, you can always add a Bridge.
Philips Hue with Bluetooth
The easy start to smart light
A Bluetooth-controlled system can control lights within Bluetooth range. Set the mood of a single room with any Philips Hue Bluetooth-compatible bulb and the Hue Bluetooth app, which controls up to 10 lights.
Philips Hue with Bridge
Unlock the full experience
Adding a Hue Bridge activates the built-in Zigbee network – a more advanced way to control your lights – and unlocks the full suite of smart lighting features: add up to 50 bulbs, set routines and more.
Bluetooth or Bridge
Where will you start?
Philips Hue with Bluetooth
Learn morePhilips Hue with Bridge
Learn more
10
Max. number of lights
50
1 room
Range
Full home
Yes *
Voice control
Installation-free dimming
Works with Hue Dimmer Switch
Warm-to-cool light for better ambience **
Light recipes for daily tasks **
16 million colours of light ***
Wake-up and Go-to-sleep routines
Set timers
-
Configure Hue smart accessories
-
Away-from-home control
-
Automate lights with schedules
-
Level up your gaming with synced light ***
-
Sync lights with music and films ***
* With an Amazon Alexa or Google Home device, you can use simple voice commands such as, 'Alexa, dim the lights', or,' 'Hey Google, turn on the table lamp', to control your lights. Compatible devices include: Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation, Amazon Echo Plus, Amazon Echo Show 5, Google Home Mini and Google Home Hub.
** With White Ambiance and White and Colour Ambiance
*** With White and Colour Ambiance
Set up a Bluetooth-controlled system
With Bluetooth-compatible lights and the Hue Bluetooth app, you control the lights in a room. Remember: you can add a Bridge at any time for full-home control.
Install your Hue Bluetooth-compatible lights
Set up a Bridge-controlled system
With any Hue light – including Bluetooth-compatible lights – and the Hue app, you control the lights in your entire home.
Get to know Hue
Learn more about the Philips Hue smart lighting system, including the difference between controlling Bluetooth-compatible bulbs and expanding your smart lighting system with the Hue Bridge.
