I was allowed to announce it to you a few weeks ago and in the comments there was already a lot of discussion around it. Now it is here: the new iConnectHue. Before I will go into detail in the next few days, especially of course with the new, optional subscription model, I would like to provide you with the new features of the update today.
Mel1 Comment on Signify improves suspension of Philips Hue Ensis pendant luminaire I have a small side note about the popular Philips Hue Ensis pendant luminaire for you. I have a small side note about the popular Philips Hue Ensis pendant luminaire for you.
For almost a year now, the Philips Hue Ensis has been hanging above the dining table at my colleague Frederick's and he is still very taken with the individual lighting. I guess this is also true for most of the Hueblog readers who bought the Ensis. Still, during installation one little thing made you despair.
MelLeave a Comment on Philips Hue App with improved HomeKit connectivity With the update to version 3.33, the Hue app for iPhone and iPad offers an improved HomeKit connection. With the update to version 3.33, the Hue app for iPhone and iPad offers an improved HomeKit connection.
HomeKit, which is at home in the Apple cosmos, is a fine thing. Not only can all devices be controlled via Siri, but also complex automations can be created. They also work across several manufacturers. In this regard, Apple definitely offers more possibilities than Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The update of the Hue app (App Store link) released this morning contains three improvements for HomeKit integration: improved synchronization with HomeKit when changes are made to the Hue app fixed a HomeKit problem where names in the Home app do not match names in the Hue app corrected a HomeKit problem where saving a scene in HomeKit would cause the “value is higher than maximum” error Luckily, I haven't been able to find any of the three problems mentioned in connection with HomeKit.
MelLeave a Comment on Does the Hue Smart Button cause problems with Innr products? Several users have reported problems with the Hue Smart Button in the past few days. What is going on? Several users have reported problems with the Hue Smart Button in the past few days. What is going on?
Does the Hue Smart Button cause problems with the stability of the whole system? Basically, it's just a simple switch. So I didn’t worry much after the following email from Hueblog reader Thomas: “I have 25 lamps and 13 switches, and the system is getting noticeably unstable. Some lamps are not reachable, react delayed, switches do not work.
MelLeave a Comment on Samotech works on light switch adapter for the Hue Smart Button Samotech plans to launch an adapter for the Philips Hue Smart Button on the market as early as December. Samotech plans to launch an adapter for the Philips Hue Smart Button on the market as early as December.
I already mentioned it in my test report about the Philips Hue Smart Button: Signify didn't think all the way to the end during development. Although the mounting plate has matching holes for mounting on a conventional EU switch box, the flat plate cannot be mounted there without removing the light switch that protrudes from the wall.
Mel1 Comment on Hue Outdoor Sensor: temperature in HomeKit not correctly displayed The Philips Hue Outdoor Sensor also measures the temperature. Problems arise in combination with HomeKit. The Philips Hue Outdoor Sensor also measures the temperature. Problems arise in combination with HomeKit.
Any Apple user who has taken a look at HomeKit will have noticed that the Philips Hue motion sensors appear as three different devices: in addition to the motion sensor, there is also measurement data on brightness and temperature. And this is exactly where problems can arise as our friends from SmartApfel have found out.
MelLeave a Comment on iConnectHue Pro to be released later this year on the Apple App Store Exciting news: there will soon be a major update for iConnectHue. Exciting news: there will soon be a major update for iConnectHue.
When it comes to the configuration of Philips Hue components there is no way around iConnectHue on iPhone and iPad. No other iOS application offers that many functions as German developer Stefan Göhler’s app. In 2019, there will be exciting news concerning the almost seven-year-old app. As we have learned exclusively, the developer is currently working on a completely new application: iConnectHue Pro.
MelLeave a Comment on Hue app: more possibilities for the motion sensor With an update to version 3.30.0, Philips Hue offers more possibilities for the motion sensor. With an update to version 3.30.0, Philips Hue offers more possibilities for the motion sensor.
Before we can provide big news regarding the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box in October and two exciting products on the market with the new Hue Go and the Hue Smart Button, Philips Hue provides us with a small software update regarding the motion sensor. In its revised version 3.30.0 of the Hue app, more possibilities for the motion sensor were added.
MelLeave a Comment on Unboxing: what to expect from the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box In about two weeks, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box will be launched. I'm already unpacking it for you today. In about two weeks, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box will be launched. I'm already unpacking it for you today.
Since its introduction in mid-September, there's been a lot of discussion about the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. Especially regarding its price, the discussion has heated up quite fast and quite a lot. But until I was able to form my own opinion at home – unfortunately I don't have access to the necessary app for the control unit at the moment – we just want to hide the 249,99 Euro.
MelLeave a Comment on Signify makes it clear: we are not planning a new Hue Bridge A supposed new publication appeared in the Hue world - now it is being denied. A supposed new publication appeared in the Hue world - now it is being denied.
Last week, a newsletter from Philips Hue appeared, including hints of a third generation Hue Bridge. Only in the small print, but still. Now the Signify editorial team reacts. Not only did they feel compelled to inform me personally that the mention of the third generation Hue Bridge in the newsletter was simply a mistake: they also responded in social media and even sent out another newsletter to clarify the error.