Are Philips Hue lights being discontinued?
The company has announced that starting in April 2020, they will be discontinuing support for the first-gen Hue Bridge. For those unfamiliar, the Hue Bridge is the device that links Philips Hue bulbs to the internet, which in turn would allow users to remotely control and access their connected smart bulbs.
Does the hue starter kit come with a bridge?
The Starter Kit comes with two or four white bulbs and the Philips Hue bridge. The bridge is a vital necessity as it will allow you to connect the light bulbs to the Wi-Fi connection through it. Once the bridge is connected, you can add up to 50 bulbs into the lighting system depending with your need for lights.
Do you need a hub for Philips Hue light strip?
Thanks to the addition of Bluetooth, supported Hue bulbs can be controlled directly from Bluetooth-enabled iOS and Android devices, no hub required.
Why is Philips Hue light strip so expensive?
In terms of what makes Philips Hue bulbs ‘so expensive’: They are all LED, whilst some bulbs you can pick up still won’t be LED. LEDs are more efficient – so you’ll be saving running costs on a smart Hue bulb (which is LED) compared to a halogen bulb.
Can you use 2 Hue bridges?
This is already possible however. You can add multiple bridges to the app, and you can switch between your Bridges from the home tab by tapping the Bridge icon in the top left.
What can I do with old Hue bridge?
As for what to do with the old V1 bridge, Signify doesn’t have a program of its own to dispose of the hardware. “We encourage our customers to recycle the product if upgraded,” it told another user, “we recommend them to reach out to their local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.”
How do I connect my Philips Hue light strip without a bridge?
If you want to add a new bulb without a Hue Bridge, install the bulb and switch it on, then bring the Dimmer Switch close to it and press and hold the On button. You’ll see a small LED light come on the Dimmer Switch and the bulb will blink to confirm the connection.
Can you use Philips Hue play without Bridge?
You can only Philips Hue smart light bulbs without the Hue Bridge if you have the Bluetooth models. So, before you try to set up your Philips Hue bulbs, make sure that they have the Bluetooth icon on the box or at the base of the bulbs.
Are Philips Hue light strips worth it?
TechRadar Verdict. The Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus are a clean way to add accent lighting to any surface, and offer a fantastic range of brightness and colors to choose from. Pairing them with a Hue Bridge will unlock their true value, but even on their own they still are a great addition to any space.