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Philips Hue wants to turn lamps into motion detectors Launch probably next year

Launch probably next year

There are already a number of ways to control the smart lamps from Philips Hue. Via app, automation, voice control or with smart accessories such as the Hue dimmer switch or the Hue motion sensor. There could soon be a magical new alternative to the motion sensor – and Philips Hue smart lamps will be at the centre of this.

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Control light in the browser thanks to Chrome extension SimpleHue is still under development

SimpleHue is still under development

Controlling the Hue lamps directly with the mouse and keyboard is a very pleasant thing, especially when you're sitting at your desk at home. I've already introduced you to a few options, such as We Love Lights, a nifty little app for the Mac. If you don't want to spend any money, there is now another alternative.

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iConnectHue is already getting the next update Stroboscope and animations improved

Stroboscope and animations improved

Just a fortnight ago, iConnectHue delivered an update that, among other things, provided initial rudimentary support for the Hue contact sensor. Now developer Stefan Göhler has already released the next update. His premium app iConnectHue is now available in version 5.2 for iPhone and iPad. If you use iConnectHue in combination with music, you can now enjoy an improved strobe light that offers more speed and dynamics.

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The Hue Festavia string light is actually just cheating No White and Colour Ambiance

No White and Colour Ambiance

It's actually quite simple with Philips Hue, there are three different types of light. Products classified as Hue White only have white LEDs with a fixed colour temperature. White Ambiance uses cool white and warm white LEDs to create different shades of white. With White and Color Ambiance, in addition to the white LEDs, there are also coloured RGB LEDs so that a total of 16 million colours can be mixed.

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Community question of the week: All about the Hue Secure alarm function Arming the system and activating the alarm

Arming the system and activating the alarm

The Hue Secure system, which was launched around two months ago and so far consists of three different camera models and contact sensors, still has many unresolved issues. Today I would like to answer two interesting questions from the community about Hue Secure and the connected smart home cameras from Philips Hue as soon as more than one bridge is involved.

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Philips Hue: New functions for switches officially launched Update to version 5.5.0 of the Hue app

Update to version 5.5.0 of the Hue app

As I announced last week, Philips Hue is introducing new functions for the Hue dimmer switch and the Hue Smart Button. After a few users have already been able to try out the new options, they are now being officially rolled out with the update to app version 5.5.0. The official update description from Philips Hue states: “You can now customize your dimmer switches and smart buttons with up to 10 different time slots, your choice of up to 10 scenes to cycle through, the Natural light scene, and more for even more control.

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Problems with Philips Hue and the voice assistants continue Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant affected

Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant affected

The negative reports started piling up back in September, and there are already around 30 comments under one of my articles on the subject – and more are being added all the time. It's about the link between Philips Hue and Amazon Alexa, which hasn't been working properly for months.

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That would be useful: Random Hue scenes via automation Not always just the same light

Not always just the same light

I expressed this wish to Hue inventor George Yianni quite a while ago, and now my three Christmas fairy lights in the garden have reminded me again: Why does the light actually look the same every evening? This is how Philips Hue currently works: You switch on the light, such as the Hue Festavia in the garden, automatically.

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Rithum Switch: Smart Home Panel with €30 discount Hue integration further improved

Hue integration further improved

When I last reported on the Rithum Switch, there were a few complaints about the high price. I can now tell you about Black Friday: You can save at least 10 per cent. With the voucher code UTQFEADP, you can get the Rithum Switch for €269.99 instead of €299.99 in the manufacturer's shop until 28 November – plus shipping costs to your home.

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iConnectHue sold at €2.99 for Black Friday Powerful app for Philips Hue

Powerful app for Philips Hue

Even though Philips Hue has integrated several new functions into its app in recent months, not all of the possibilities offered by the system are utilised by any means. For extensive installations, especially in combination with switches and sensors, I therefore recommend taking a look at iConnectHue. You can currently get the app for iPhone and iPad for less – and that's actually relatively rare.

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