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Helpful tips and tricks about Philips Hue make life easier with your own smart home. Whether it’s switches, apps or bridge settings, you can often get even more out of Philips Hue with a few little tricks.

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FabianLeave a Comment on Community question of the week: All about the Hue Secure alarm function Arming the system and activating the alarm auf Deutsch lesen

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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Community question of the week: Increasing the range of Hue lamps ZigBee creates a mesh network

ZigBee creates a mesh network

Last week, Hueblog reader Raphael sent me a rather exciting and interesting question about Philips Hue. I would like to present the answer to all readers here on the blog, as newcomers in particular may not yet be aware of this major advantage of Philips Hue. But let's get to the question first: My Hue Bridge is connected to the router in the house.

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Effects now also available for older Philips Hue lamps Firmware update makes it possible

Firmware update makes it possible

A community post by Jenaih brought a rather interesting story to my attention. He writes in his comment: “Am I the only one who noticed that the effects Candle, Fireplace and Prism also run on Hue lamps without Bluetooth?” I can now answer this question with a partially “yes”. But let's start from the beginning.

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Hue Secure does not work with contact sensors from other manufacturers Waiting for the original

Waiting for the original

Hue Secure was officially integrated into the Hue app this week, but apart from integrating existing motion sensors, there's not much you can do with Philips Hue's new security system yet. Cameras and contact sensors are only “coming soon”, the official statement still reads “in autumn”. However, I couldn't just sit around idly either, so I tried my luck with two ZigBee contact sensors.

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Fabian1 Comment on Community question of the week: Using MR16 spots in the bathroom Philips Hue light bulb with GU5.3 base auf Deutsch lesen

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 Secure Cameras: The most important answers From lighting system to security system

From lighting system to security system

On 31 August, Philips Hue presented for the first time a product that is not directly related to lighting: The Philips Hue Secure Cameras. An exciting novelty that I will present to you in more detail in the coming months. Before the official release, however, I would like to answer the most important questions about the new security system.

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Community Question: What happens to shortened entertainment zones? The Ambiance Gradient Light Strip cut off

The Ambiance Gradient Light Strip cut off

If you have equipped your TV with a Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, the wall behind it will be illuminated on the left, top and right. If you also want to illuminate the bottom, the Philips Hue Ambiance Gradient Lightstrip is the perfect companion. Siegfried sent me an interesting question about this via e-mail.

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Community-Question: Battery problems with the Hue Go portable table lamp. Only works on the charging station

Only works on the charging station

Our small community has been discussing the Philips Hue Go portable table lamp this week. The model, which was officially launched in spring, seems to be causing problems for some users. Specifically, it's about this: Unfortunately, I have to report that the battery of my Hue Go portable table lamp is defective after only two months.

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Philips Hue Contact Sensor: How can it be used? Write us a comment

Write us a comment

In the coming weeks, Philips Hue will introduce its own contact sensor. From a purely technical point of view, I expect a very classic design, similar to the Eve Door & Window, for example. You can see the HomeKit sensor in the cover image above. Unsurprisingly, Philips Hue will use ZigBee as the radio standard for its contact sensor.

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