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Hue Secure: Subscription fee for cameras can be charged twice When used with more than one Hue Bridge

When used with more than one Hue Bridge

We haven't talked about the Hue Bridge for a long time. For many users, this is still the bottleneck of the system, as it gets really tight when you have around 60 lights at the latest. But accessories, scenes, rules and routines can also reach the limits of the Bridge even before that.

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Review of the Philips Hue Secure floodlight camera These are my first impressions

These are my first impressions

Philips Hue announced the Hue Secure Floodlight Camera last year. As planned, the official launch has now taken place and the outdoor light with integrated camera can now be ordered. At 349.99 euros, the Hue Secure Floodlight Camera is certainly no bargain – and that's exactly why I'd like to provide you with my first impressions and an opinion.

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Multi-Source Light technology: How Hue combines multiple light sources For the first time with the new Hue Dymera

For the first time with the new Hue Dymera

On Tuesday, Philips Hue unveiled some smaller innovations for the start of 2024. These include the Philips Hue Dymera wall light, designed for indoor and outdoor use, which can shine upwards and downwards in different colours. Philips Hue advertises this feature as “Multi-Source Light Technology” – a pretty impressive name for a feature that we already know from the Philips Hue Ensis, for example.

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Community question of the week: Motion detector should not switch off lights When the lamps are already on

When the lamps are already on

This week I would like to deal with a question that I have probably already answered several times. But there are always new readers – and they should also be familiar with this basic function. The impetus for this is a question from Hannah in our small community area: I have some outdoor lights that switch on automatically in the evening and then switch off again automatically when controlled by Hue.

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Philips Hue 5.9: More options for the Hue Tap Dial Switch New update in the App Store

New update in the App Store

Just one week after the major update to version 5.8, with which Philips Hue has given the wall switch module, among other things, a major upgrade, the next update is already available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The update to version 5.9 is a little smaller and mainly deals with the Hue Tap Dial Switch.

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Unboxing: The new Philips Hue Secure floodlight camera No big surprises

No big surprises

Yesterday, Philips Hue officially launched the Hue Secure Hue Secure Floodlight Camera, which was introduced in late summer 2023. The combination of the Hue Discover floodlight and the Hue Secure camera can now be purchased for 349.99 euros. I have already received a test device and have arranged to meet my father at the weekend to replace an old, classic floodlight with a motion detector on his patio.

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Multiple socket outlet with ZigBee for Philips Hue tested Five separately controllable plugs

Five separately controllable plugs

Last week I gave you a first look at the UseeLink Zigbee power strip. I'm now back from my half-term holiday and Amazon has already delivered. So it's time to go into more detail and take a look at the power strip with Hue compatibility. Note: The power strip is also available in a similar form in the USA and the UK.

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Philips Hue: These are the new products in January 2024 Perifo extensions, 3D printing and wall light

Perifo extensions, 3D printing and wall light

Philips Hue has taken a little more time this year and today, just two weeks after the world's largest trade fair for consumer electronics, presented its new products for the start of 2024. As in previous years, it's a rather small number, but there are some very interesting candidates. The new Philips Hue Dymera wall light On Monday, I was already able to provide you with the first information about the new Dymera wall light, which made an early start in the Philips Hue online shop.

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Philips Hue Dymera: New wall light for 219.99 euros has appeared For indoor and outdoor use

For indoor and outdoor use

Somewhat surprisingly, a new wall light has appeared in the Philips Hue online shop today. According to the manufacturer, the new Hue Dymera is suitable for indoor and outdoor use and will be available “soon” for a price of 219.99 euros. I summarise all the other details for you in this article.

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