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Community question of the week: Using the Play Gradient Lightstrip under the TV Keep using the old light strip

Keep using the old light strip

In our small community forum, which we hope to pimp up a little in the first half of the year, Tomm asked a rather interesting question about the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip. Of course, I have the right answer for you, even if it’s unfortunately not positive. But let’s start with the user’s request: I got myself a new 65-inch TV and the Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip for 65 inches to go with it.

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Hue Bridge improves interaction with motion detector Firmware update to version 1969060020

Firmware update to version 1969060020

We are unlikely to see an update to the Philips Hue Ap this week, but Signify has nevertheless continued to work on the software for its lighting system. A firmware update for the Philips Hue Bridge has been available for a few days. In the past, these updates have been rolled out over several days and are installed automatically if you have activated the corresponding function in the settings of your Hue app.

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Signify illuminates the World Cup slope in Schladming What else the Hue manufacturer does

What else the Hue manufacturer does

Signify, the manufacturer of Philips Hue and WiZ, does much more than just smart lighting for our homes. Some time ago, I already reported on smart lighting in supermarkets and Signify is also quite active in sports. In addition to sponsoring the Mercedes team, the company is also responsible for lighting the temporary racetracks in Las Vegas and Singapore.

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Hue manufacturer seeks a new chief executive Signify CEO Eric Rondolat steps down

Signify CEO Eric Rondolat steps down

After around ten years as CEO of Signify, the manufacturer of Philips Hue, Eric Rondolat is stepping down from his position. He will remain CEO until the Annual General Meeting on April 25, 2025, after which he will also step down from the Management Board. This was announced by the company this week.

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Hue Secure cameras getting USB-C power cable Wouldn't that be something for lights too?

Wouldn't that be something for lights too?

There is one thing that always bothers me about Philips Hue, and that is the really thick power supply units. This may not be a problem when used alone on a wall socket, but with power strips at the latest, the space problems really start. Especially if you want to place several Lightstrips or table lamps such as the Hue Play Lightbar or Hue Gradient Signe in a corner of the room.

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Auro: E27 light bulb with very high color rendering index There is only one problem...

There is only one problem...

I came across Auro through a letter from a reader. It’s a new E27 bulb that can also be linked to the Philips Hue Bridge thanks to the Zigbee standard. The makers promise: “Auro brings light into your home that corresponds to your natural biorhythm.” Particularly impressive is the very high color rendering index of 95, which puts everything from Philips Hue in the shade.

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Philips Hue 5.34 makes Arming schedule official Already active since last week

Already active since last week

Last week I was already able to tell you that Philips Hue Secure has received a (promised) new function: Schedules for the security system. With the update to version 5.34 of the Philips Hue app, the feature has now been officially announced once again. The manufacturer provides us with the following information in the update description.

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New Years Deals launched in the official Philips Hue Shop Secure up to 25 percent discount

Secure up to 25 percent discount

If you have your eye on a particular Philips Hue product and would like to buy from the manufacturer’s official store, then there may currently be a good opportunity for you. Philips Hue has just launched its “New Years Deals” around the globe. In Germany, for example, 82 different products are included in this promotion.

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Zigbee Ambient Sensing: lights become motion detectors Also coming to Philips Hue?

Also coming to Philips Hue?

The Connectivity Standards Alliance is not only responsible for the Matter smart home standard, but also takes care of the Zigbee protocol. This technology is used by numerous smart home devices to communicate with each other, including the Philips Hue Bridge and the numerous Philips Hue lamps. A new Zigbee function has now been officially announced: Ambient Sensing.

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Hue Secure: Schedule function is now available Automatically arm or disarm the security system

Automatically arm or disarm the security system

Philips Hue Secure was launched over a year ago with several camera models and contact sensors. Since then, we have been waiting for an essential function, as the system always had to be activated or deactivated manually. This has now changed – there is now a schedule function. This had already been announced in the past few days, as the update to version 5.33 of the Philips Hue app has already integrated the corresponding menu items into the official application.

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