Setup guide

How to set up a Secure contact sensor

Learn how to install a Secure contact sensor on your door or window, how to set it up in the Philips Hue app, and more to help you feel more secure in your surroundings. 

Before you start setup

  • Your Bridge should already be plugged in, connected to Wi-Fi, and added to your Philips Hue app. If you haven’t done that yet, first install your Bridge.

Set up a Secure contact sensor

How to add your sensor to the Philips Hue app

  1. Open the Philips Hue app.
  2. Go to Settings and tap Accessories.
Philips Hue app displaying Settings tab

3. Tap the blue plus (+) icon to add an accessory.

Philips Hue app displaying accessories settings

4.  Tap Contact sensor.

Philips Hue app displaying accessories settings

5.  Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your contact sensor.

Philips Hue app displaying contact sensor setup screen

After you finish setup

  • Mount your contact sensor. 

Need help?

  • If you need help setting up your Philips Hue Secure contact sensor, browse the FAQs or get in touch with Customer Support.

 

*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and color ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness