Almost exactly a year ago, Philips Hue launched the first lights that supported a direct Matter connection via Thread in addition to Zigbee and Bluetooth. This means, for example, that Hue Essentials bulbs can be connected directly to another smart home system without any workarounds. In recent days, the question has come up repeatedly about what’s new with Philips Hue.
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Philips Hue has unveiled new lightstrips for TVs. While the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip has been available in its current form since 2020, there are now two successors. The “standard” Play Gradient Lightstrip is based on the Hue Flux Lightstrip, while the Play Gradient Lightstrip Pro is a modified version of the Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip.
When I got a chance to take a look at the press release shortly before the official presentation, Custom AI Behaviors didn’t really blow me away at first. I assumed it was just another one of those AI features that manufacturers build into their apps to keep up with the trend.
Philips Hue has unveiled quite a few new products—word has probably already gotten around. Our favorite smart lighting manufacturer used the IFA in Berlin as the backdrop for this. They aren’t exhibiting at the trade show itself; instead, they hosted an event at an off-site location in Berlin on Wednesday.
Last night, Philips Hue unveiled its new hardware at an exclusive media event in Berlin. We’re still working on our event video, which will go live by tomorrow morning at the latest. First up, there’s a “major” software update for you, as it jumps from version 5.73 to 6.0. First and foremost, the update focuses on support for the new products, most of which are available now.
People have been asking for this feature for years, and now it’s almost here. Even though there isn’t a specific launch date yet, Philips Hue has officially unveiled the “Backup & Restore” feature. According to Hue creator George Yianni, it’s set to launch in the coming months. However, there are some important details you absolutely need to know.
Over the past few weeks, quite a few leaks have surfaced, and overall, we can say that many of them turned out to be accurate. Only the Hue Go XXL and the kitchen lighting were not officially confirmed by Philips Hue today. In addition to the new hardware, we can also look forward to new software features, including the long-awaited “Backup & Restore.”
While I’m somehow trying to make it to Berlin today—Deutsche Bahn is making things extremely exciting again today—Nanoleaf has now officially confirmed what we’ve known for a few days. On its website, the company is showcasing the “Nanoleaf x Hue Controller,” which integrates Nanoleaf Shapes into the Hue app. “A simple yet powerful addition opens up a whole new ‘Shapes’ experience for you.
It’s now clear that Philips Hue will officially unveil its new products on Thursday. As in previous years, there will be a media event in Berlin the evening before. Even more products than previously thought could be showcased there. I stumbled across three listings for the Philips Hue Gradient Signe in a European online store.
Last week, numerous new Hue products already leaked, including at Home Depot in Canada. Just a few days before the official launch, the North American retailer is now giving us another glimpse of what’s to come: The first details about the Philips Hue Liane 360° Rope Light have emerged. In the product images, this new release looks truly spectacular.
