Question 1

What is Apple Home?

Accepted Answer

Apple Home is an app that comes standard on your iPhone or iPad. It allows you to control all your smart home’s smart devices and accessories — including Philips Hue. Turn your lights on and off, set a scene or use routines within Apple Home.

Question 2

How do I connect my Philips Hue lights to Apple Home?

Accepted Answer

To connect your Philips Hue lights to Apple Home, follow these steps:

Open the Philips Hue app and navigate to Settings > Smart home.
Tap Get started.
Tap Siri & Apple Home.
Tap Set up.
Tap Generate code. In the next screen, copy the code to your clipboard.
Tap Go to manual pairing.
Tap My Accessory Isn't Shown Here.
Under the first list item, tap Enter code... and paste the code you copied in Step 5.
Select the Hue Home you’d like to pair with Apple Home or create a new one and tap Done.
Select the Hue Home you’d like to pair with Apple Home or create a new one and tap Done.

Question 3

My Bridge cannot be found in Apple Home. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Make sure that your mobile device is connected to the same router to which your Bridge is connected. If you are still experiencing issues after this, contact customer support.

Question 4

What should I do if Siri reports that some of my Philips Hue lights are not responding?

Accepted Answer

First, make sure all your lights are connected to power and that any traditional wall switches you have are in the "on" position. If your lights still don't respond, contact Customer Support.

Question 5

What do I need to use Philips Hue with Apple Home?

Accepted Answer

To set up Philips Hue with Apple Home, you'll need the following:

A Bridge
At least one Philips Hue light
A mobile device with iOS and the Apple Home app

If you are setting up Philips Hue with Apple Home over Matter, next to the prerequisites listed above, you will also need either a HomePod, HomePod Mini, or Apple TV 4K (3rd generation). Go to www.apple.com for latest compatible devices.

Question 6

Can I control my lights while away from home with the Home app?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You’ll need an Apple device that stays at home, such as an iPad, Apple TV, or HomePod.

Question 7

What if my lights in the Philips Hue app don’t match up with my Home app?

Accepted Answer

If you make changes to the lights in your Philips Hue app, your Home app may not reflect these changes. To make them match go to Settings > Smart home > Siri & HomeKit > Settings and tap Sync setup to Home.

Question 8

How do I connect with Apple Home and Siri with Matter in the Philips Hue app?

Accepted Answer

If you haven’t linked Apple Home with Philips Hue yet, go to the Settings tab in the Philips Hue app. Scroll to the Smart integrations section, and then tap Smart home. Tap Apple Home & Siri and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have already linked Apple Home, you will need to unlink it before switching over, which deletes your settings, such as automations or scenes you saved. You will be guided through the setup process again.

Question 9

What are the benefits of connecting with Apple Home via Matter in Philips Hue app?

Accepted Answer

Matter creates a simplified connected experience between Philips Hue and Apple Home. It offers easier interoperability between supported smart devices in a reliable and secure manner. It is a seal of approval that devices connected through Apple Home will work seamlessly together today and in the future.

Question 10

What Apple Home features are supported via Matter?

Accepted Answer

All existing Apple Home features are available for users with iOS26 and up.

Question 11

What happens if I unlink my Apple Home (HAP) in the Philips Hue app and set it up again via Matter?

Accepted Answer

All your current Philips Hue settings in Apple Home will be lost. When linking Philips Hue and Apple Home with Matter, Room sync is not supported — you'll need assign each light/accessory to a Room, as well as recreate any scenes you'd like to keep. Light names are synced when you link the apps, but any changes you make in the Philips Hue app after linking will not sync automatically. Additionally, Adaptive Lighting is not supported.

Question 12

What should I do if I want to keep or revert back to Apple Home using the Home Accessory Protocol (HAP) instead of Matter?

Accepted Answer

To use Apple Home via HAP, you need to set up the Bridge from the Apple Home app. First, push the push button on top of the Bridge. In the Home app, tap the + icon, and tap Add accessory. Tap Philips Hue - [Bridge ID]. Scan the code on the back of the Bridge and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.

Question 13

Why is my Philips Hue motion sensor called an “occupancy sensor” in the Apple Home app?

Accepted Answer

This is Apple’s default name for our motion sensor when it's connected via Matter. However, your motion sensor works as it always has, using the motion it detects to turn on the lights. The motion sensor cannot determine how many people are present in a room.

Question 14

I paired my Bridge in the Apple Home app using the Home Accessory Protocol (HAP), but my lights and Rooms aren't synced. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

To sync your lights, open the Philips Hue app and go to Settings > Smart home > Siri & HomeKit. Tap Settings, and then tap Sync setup to Apple Home.

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