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Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Setup and Configuration First impression of the new accessory

First impression of the new accessory

At the beginning of September, Philips Hue introduced the new Hue Secure Contact Sensor, which can now be ordered in the manufacturer's online shop. For 39.99 euros you get a sensor in white or black, in a double pack you pay 69.99 euros. How to connect the contact sensor to the Hue Bridge The contact sensor is ready for use immediately after unpacking.

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Hue Secure contact sensor available in first countries New accessories for Philips Hue

New accessories for Philips Hue

I have another surprising piece of information for you, at least I would not have expected it today. In some countries the new Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor is already listed in the Hue online shop and can be ordered there. Unfortunately, I don't have complete information on which countries the sensor is available in.

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Philips Hue: Update integrates new security features How you can already use Hue Secure

How you can already use Hue Secure

This afternoon Philips Hue released another update for its official app – and this time it's a particularly big one. Philips Hue 5.0 prepares the system for the new Hue Secure components that were officially introduced at the beginning of September. These Hue Secure features have been integrated into the app I have already answered the most important questions and answers about the Hue Secure cameras and the new security system.

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Philips Hue spare parts: Here’s how much they’ll cost The complete list for the launch

The complete list for the launch

As part of its product announcement on September 1st, Philips Hue promised to start selling spare parts directly through its online shop in October. Today I can share with you a list of all the spare parts available at launch, including prices. Philips Hue says that the selection of the offered spare parts was based on the requests of the service hotlines.

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Community question of the week: Using MR16 spots in the bathroom Philips Hue light bulb with GU5.3 base

Philips Hue light bulb with GU5.3 base

At the end of August, Philips Hue introduced another new light source. After E27, GU10 and E14, there are now spots with a GU5.3 base. From September, the new lamps will be available as White Ambiance and White and Color Ambiance, but there are still some question marks. For example, Marvin asks in our comments section: Is there already information in the technical data about the protection class of the new lamps?

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Philips Hue Festavia string lights available to pre-order again Delivery starting September 12th

Delivery starting September 12th

The Philips Hue Festavia is back. According to Philips Hue, the string lights, which was successfully launched last year, will now no longer only hang on the Christmas tree in the living room, but thanks to its outdoor suitability, it can now also be used all year round. The string lights can now be pre-ordered at philips-hue.com

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Hue Festavia: 1st and 2nd generation differences The string lights from Philips Hue

The string lights from Philips Hue

After its brilliant appearance last year, the Philips Hue Festavia disappeared from the scene in the past nine months. Now the string lights are back in time for Christmas and bring along some new features, which I would like to present to you today in a short article. The biggest innovation apart from the increased prices: The Philips Hue Festavia is no longer only available with 250 LEDs distributed over 20 metres, but also with 500 LEDs over 40 metres and 100 LEDs over 8 metres.

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Use Philips Hue Secure cameras as motion detectors Intelligently integrated into the system

Intelligently integrated into the system

Philips Hue will be offering its own security cameras this autumn. One thing is already certain: With prices starting at 199.99 euros, the Philips Hue products are among the most expensive smart home cameras on the market. However, the integration into the Hue system is particularly intelligently solved, as we would like to explain to you today using the motion sensor as an example.

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Matter update for Hue Bridge coming in September Centris and Perifo launching in North America

Centris and Perifo launching in North America

Actually, it was supposed to be ready in spring, but in the end it took a little longer than planned. In the context of the IFA announcement, Philips Hue has now announced that the Matter update for the Hue Bridge, which was promised last year, will be rolled out in September.

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