There is another new software update from Philips Hue. This time, the focus is on the Hue Bridge Pro, which is receiving its second firmware update in the second month after its launch. This time, the manufacturer is addressing network problems that could occur under certain conditions. “We have resolved an issue where in very rare cases the Bridge Pro did not start correctly, and the LEDs kept flashing white when the LAN IP address of the Bridge Pro was in the range 10.x.x.x/8
The Hue Flux Lightstrip is something like the new all-rounder from Philips Hue. My first impression was already very positive, and another version is set to be released soon in the form of the ultra-bright Hue Flux Lightstrip. However, I did ask myself one question during the presentation in September: What about extensions for the two new light strips?
The new Hue Flux Lightstrip has been available since mid-September and performed very well in my initial hands-on. The ultra-bright version of the Hue Flux Lightstrip is set to launch shortly. It has a maximum brightness of 6,000 lumens. It can produce almost 1,000 lumens per meter. No Philips Hue light strip has ever been this bright.
Yesterday evening, I was browsing Reddit again and read a few posts in the Hue community. Among other things, I came across a post about poor quarterly figures, the new CEO, and the future of the consumer division. There, I read several comments like the following: We all buy Hue because we think it’s the most reliable product, but competitors like Govee have a much wider range of products.
There are only two weeks left until it gets really spooky again. Halloween is just around the corner, and the right lighting will make it even scarier. After the Halloween scenes have already been launched in the Philips Hue app, they are now also available in iConnectHue. iConnectHue not only offers scenes, but also an entire Halloween animation set.
I installed the Philips Hue Secure Video Doorbell next to my front door at home half a month ago and I’m pretty impressed. In this article, I’ll tell you everything the doorbell can do and which features are still to come. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments.
Once again, Philips Hue has released an update for its app. Version 5.53 is now available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The update offers much more than the manufacturer states in the release notes. But first things first. Let’s first take a look at what has officially changed in the new version.
In July, Philips Hue launched a new ceiling light in Europe. The Hue Devote was initially available exclusively on Amazon and was not even offered in the official Hue online store. That has now changed, as Philips Hue has added the Devote to its own product range as of today. Other online retailers are expected to follow suit at a later date.
Along with the Hue Secure Video Doorbell, Philips Hue has also launched the Hue Secure Smart Chime. Both are conveniently offered in a bundle, which I can recommend. In addition, the system can also be easily expanded with additional smart chimes. In this article, I’ll tell you what options are available.
Philips Hue has launched hundreds of new products in recent years. Light bulbs, ceiling lights, mood lights. Everything was available in multiple versions and in different series. Only the light strips fell by the wayside. Apart from the Play Gradient Lightstrips, which serve a very specific purpose, there have been only three light strips for indoor use in well over ten years.
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