For several weeks now, the Matter integration between Philips Hue and Apple Home has been causing major issues. Following updates to the respective Apple platforms—such as the Apple TV or HomePod, which act as Matter border routers—all Hue devices become inaccessible. This primarily affects the Hue Bridge Pro, which simply isn’t designed for a traditional HomeKit connection.
After a short Easter break, Philips Hue released its next update this week. Version 5.64.2 of the in-house app has been available for download on the Google Play Store since yesterday and on the Apple App Store since today. Aside from the usual under-the-hood improvements, the only new feature is a small function that allows you to remix the colors in previously saved scenes.
The Hue Outdoor Sale has just ended, and the next discount promotion is already on the horizon. Philips Hue’s spring deals have kicked off, and there are some serious savings to be had—especially since the new products are included. The promotion has launched worldwide and is available in nearly every country.
Over the past few months, Philips Hue has significantly revamped the Room View in its app. Among other things, switches, sensors, timers, and automations are now visible alongside lights and scenes. Additionally, the order of the individual segments can now be customized. But that’s not enough for me personally. To make Hue Secure even more exciting in the future, Philips Hue should also integrate the camera preview into the Room View.
Since July 2024, Signify, the manufacturer of Philips Hue, has been sponsoring the Mercedes team in Formula 1. This isn’t its only involvement in the premier class, as Signify lighting is even used during the night races on the street circuits in Las Vegas and Singapore—though without smart Hue features. Until now, only the Signify logo was visible on the Mercedes race cars.
Following the launch of MotionAware and the announcement of SpatialAware, Philips Hue is now moving forward with its next new product. The Dutch company announced the new PartyAware series today. Two new products will be available at launch in the summer of 2026. Just like MotionAware and SpatialAware, you’ll need the new Hue Bridge Pro for these as well—because they’re about much more than just light.
Just a few days ago, I came across a question on social media asking about Easter scenes in the Philips Hue app. Unfortunately, our favorite lighting manufacturer can’t provide those, but at least there are now eight refreshing scenes in the “Spring Breeze” category in the Hue app, which you can find right at the top of the Hue Light Scenes gallery.
If you also use the Philips Hue Secure Video Doorbell or another Philips Hue smart camera, you can now enjoy a small but handy new feature. In the event history, you can now switch to the next or previous clip even faster. Instead of always jumping back to the overview and then selecting the next video, you can now simply swipe left and right to go to the previous or next video.
Philips Hue continues to be active in terms of software development. Just over a week after the last firmware update for the Hue Bridge and Hue Bridge Pro, the next update is already here. For the Hue Bridge, the update is from version 1976081000 to version 1976124000. For the Hue Bridge Pro, the update is from version 2071258020 to version 2071280000.
Philips Hue launched the Hue Slim recessed light just under two years ago. Available in two different sizes, the product now appears to be disappearing from the market again. Philips Hue has drastically reduced prices in its online store. This applies not only to Germany but also to other European countries.
Fabian