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It is only through the numerous applications from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store that Philips Hue has become what it is today. Here you’ll find the best apps for your smart light.

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MelLeave a Comment on Firmware update improves performance of Hue Entertainment A new firmware update is available for the Hue Bridge’s 2nd generation.

Firmware update improves performance of Hue Entertainment A new firmware update is available for the Hue Bridge’s 2nd generation.

A new firmware update is available for the Hue Bridge’s 2nd generation.

So far, Hue Entertainment and Hue Sync have not really taken off; for example, there is still no possibility to add Ambilight-like lighting effects without a computer. Apparently, Signify does not want to leave the technology behind – as a recent update of the Hue Bridge shows. The firmware version 1933144020, released two days ago, improves the performance of Hue Entertainment when all the lamps in use are within direct radio range of the Hue Bridge.

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MelLeave a Comment on Google Home: Shorter light controlling responses The Google Assistant installed on the various Google Home devices now provides shorter answers.

Google Home: Shorter light controlling responses The Google Assistant installed on the various Google Home devices now provides shorter answers.

The Google Assistant installed on the various Google Home devices now provides shorter answers.

Users of a smart speaker with Google Assistant will know the “problem”. If you ask the Google Home or Nest Hub to turn off the lights in a room, it will respond with a relatively long answer: “Okay, I’m turning off two lights”. A Google employee has now announced on the official support forum that changes regarding this issue were made.

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MelLeave a Comment on Formula: Stop Philips Hue motion detector from interfering with manually switched scenes The Philips Hue motion detector is a fine thing. But there are moments when it should remain inactive.

Formula: Stop Philips Hue motion detector from interfering with manually switched scenes The Philips Hue motion detector is a fine thing. But there are moments when it should remain inactive.

The Philips Hue motion detector is a fine thing. But there are moments when it should remain inactive.

In my opinion, the Philips Hue motion detector makes a lot of sense, especially in passageways. Instead of switching the light on and off again shortly afterwards, you simply let it do it automatically. But there are also many users who have installed the motion detector in their living room, dining room or kitchen.

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