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How to set up a Hue Smart Chime

All Hue products follow the same easy QR code setup, so you can scan and set up all your Hue devices at the same time.

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1. Do you have more than one Hue device to add?
Keep them all together! You’ll scan all of their QR codes during the same step.

2. Do you have the Hue app?
Download it in your phone's app store.

 

Connect with a Bridge

Hue Smart Chime set-up instructions

Your Bridge should be connected and added to your Hue app. 

Haven't done that yet? Learn how to set up the Bridge.

 

1. Open the Hue app.

2. On your Home tab, tap the three dots (…) icon. Then, tap Add devices

Hue app displaying the Home tab with indicator over three-dots icon, Hue app displaying three-dots menu with indicator over Add devices

Note: You can also open the Settings tab and then tap Devices. Tap the blue plus (+) icon in the top right corner.

Hue app displaying Settings tab with indicator over Devices, Hue app displaying Devices menu with indicator over blue plus (add) icon

3. Choose a Room to add the Hue Smart Chime to.

4. Scan the QR code.

If you have more Hue devices to add, scan them now. Once they’ve been successfully scanned, tap Next.
        

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

The app will explain to you the final steps to set up and customise your Hue Smart Chime.

To connect it to the Hue Secure wired video doorbell, please check the How to connect page

Connect without a Bridge

Hue Smart Chime set-up instructions

1. Open the Hue app.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account and app settings.

3. When prompted to add a Bridge, select No.

iPhone displaying Control Centre, iPhone displaying Hue app settings

4. Scan the QR code. 
    

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to add, set up and customise your Hue Smart Chime.
    

To connect it to the Hue Secure wired video doorbell. Please check the How to connect page. Also make sure to keep both devices in 20 metres/65 ft range.

Need help?

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