When I got a chance to take a look at the press release shortly before the official presentation, Custom AI Behaviors didn’t really blow me away at first. I assumed it was just another one of those AI features that manufacturers build into their apps to keep up with the trend.
Philips Hue has unveiled quite a few new products—word has probably already gotten around. Our favorite smart lighting manufacturer used the IFA in Berlin as the backdrop for this. They aren’t exhibiting at the trade show itself; instead, they hosted an event at an off-site location in Berlin on Wednesday.
People have been asking for this feature for years, and now it’s almost here. Even though there isn’t a specific launch date yet, Philips Hue has officially unveiled the “Backup & Restore” feature. According to Hue creator George Yianni, it’s set to launch in the coming months. However, there are some important details you absolutely need to know.
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Next week, Philips Hue will not only introduce a number of new hardware products, including new Play Light Strips, Festavia models, the Nanoleaf controller, and new Sync hardware. Software development isn’t being neglected either: the partnership with Sonos is being further expanded. Last year, Sonos expanded its in-house Voice Control to include Philips Hue lights, rooms, and scenes.
Philips Hue has announced an “Ask Me Anything” session with George Yianni on Reddit. The Hue inventor will answer questions from the community on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. German time (11 a.m. EST). You can find the official announcement on Reddit via this link. “He’ll answer our questions and share exclusive information about the latest Hue products.
In recent years, Philips Hue has consistently unveiled new products in conjunction with the major electronics trade show IFA. It’s that time of year again in Berlin in early September. Philips Hue won’t be represented at the trade show itself; it will likely be an off-site event. In recent years, this has always taken place on Wednesday evening, which would be September 2.
It’s been nearly 14 years since Philips Hue first saw the light of day. The vast majority of the bulbs sold back then with the first starter kits are still working today. It’s an impressive success story, now summarized once again in a detailed video podcast from The Verge. The video, which runs over an hour and features not only The Verge’s David Pierce and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy but also a smart home journalist and Hue inventor George Yianni, is available to watch in full for free on YouTube.
With the launch of the Hue Flux and the Hue Flux Ultra Bright, Philips Hue has definitely headed in the right direction. The light strips have become more affordable, can display color gradients, and—if desired—are even brighter than ever before. Plus, Philips Hue is one of the few manufacturers that offers accessories allowing the light strips to be connected to one another and laid out flexibly.
The Philips Hue Secure Video Doorbell remains one of my favorite gadgets from the Hue ecosystem; in particular, the light alert triggered by the doorbell button is a real highlight. Philips Hue will soon be offering a new replacement part for the doorbell in its store—and there’s a good reason for that.
Earlier this week, the issue with the latest firmware update for the Hue Bridge Pro caused quite a stir. According to Philips Hue, however, fewer than 100 devices worldwide were ultimately affected. Was it really not that big of a deal after all? We can probably all agree that, after all these years, a backup feature for the Hue Bridge and Hue Bridge Pro is absolutely essential.