It’s always a bit unfortunate when announcements are not kept. When Philips Hue announced the Hue Sync TV app for LG televisions at the beginning of January, all televisions with webOS 24 as the operating system were still to be supported, including TVs from 2022 and 2023. Unfortunately, Philips Hue has not kept to exactly this point in the announcement.
A few days ago, Philips Hue released new firmware for the Hue Bridge. From software version 1969060020, the control center goes to version number 1969152010. Apparently, there are no major innovations on board, the manufacturer only writes: “Improved performance and reliability of the system.” I could imagine that preparations are being made in the background for smoke detector sound recognition.
In the coming weeks, a number of Philips Hue products familiar from Europe will be making their debut in the USA. The first of these is the Impress outdoor light, which can now be ordered in three different versions in the United States. I would like to introduce you to my favorite, which is already in use in my garden at home.
Signify has introduced the Philips Hue Sync TV app for LG TVs. Now available worldwide on compatible LG models, the app allows users to synchronize their Philips Hue smart lights with on-screen action for a fully immersive viewing experience. A Seamless Surround Lighting Experience Designed as a native smart TV app, the Philips Hue Sync TV app dynamically adjusts the brightness and color of Hue lights in real time, creating a surround lighting effect that enhances movies, shows, and games.
A new update for the Philips Hue app is available in the App Store and Google Play Store. The new app version is numbered 5.36.0 and thus makes a major version jump – version 5.35.0 has been omitted. Philips Hue 5.36.0: These are the new features Although you are skipping a version, the update only brings minor innovations.
In our small community forum, which we hope to pimp up a little in the first half of the year, Tomm asked a rather interesting question about the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip. Of course, I have the right answer for you, even if it’s unfortunately not positive. But let’s start with the user’s request: I got myself a new 65-inch TV and the Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip for 65 inches to go with it.
We are unlikely to see an update to the Philips Hue Ap this week, but Signify has nevertheless continued to work on the software for its lighting system. A firmware update for the Philips Hue Bridge has been available for a few days. In the past, these updates have been rolled out over several days and are installed automatically if you have activated the corresponding function in the settings of your Hue app.
Signify, the manufacturer of Philips Hue and WiZ, does much more than just smart lighting for our homes. Some time ago, I already reported on smart lighting in supermarkets and Signify is also quite active in sports. In addition to sponsoring the Mercedes team, the company is also responsible for lighting the temporary racetracks in Las Vegas and Singapore.
After around ten years as CEO of Signify, the manufacturer of Philips Hue, Eric Rondolat is stepping down from his position. He will remain CEO until the Annual General Meeting on April 25, 2025, after which he will also step down from the Management Board. This was announced by the company this week.
There is one thing that always bothers me about Philips Hue, and that is the really thick power supply units. This may not be a problem when used alone on a wall socket, but with power strips at the latest, the space problems really start. Especially if you want to place several Lightstrips or table lamps such as the Hue Play Lightbar or Hue Gradient Signe in a corner of the room.
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