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.
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Next week, Philips Hue will not only introduce a number of new hardware products, including new Play Light Strips, Festavia models, the Nanoleaf controller, and new Sync hardware. Software development isn’t being neglected either: the partnership with Sonos is being further expanded. Last year, Sonos expanded its in-house Voice Control to include Philips Hue lights, rooms, and scenes.
Once again, Philips Hue’s attempt at secrecy didn’t really work out. After the Philips Hue Wall Light Module for Nanoleaf Shapes appeared at Home Depot in Canada earlier this week, Philips Hue has now posted a complete support page on its own website dedicated to Nanoleaf integration. And there we find some exciting information.
Philips Hue already revealed the name a few weeks ago, and now there are many more details about the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip Pro. The specifications have appeared in the support section of the Philips Hue website and provide us with numerous insights even before the official launch. First off, the most exciting news: The Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip Pro actually uses OmniGlow technology, which we’re already familiar with from the Hue OmniGlow lightstrip.
