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Philips Hue Go: Use the “cosy candlelight” lighting effect with other lamps How can the "cosy candlelight" scene known from the Philips Hue Go be used with other lamps? We will show you.

How can the "cosy candlelight" scene known from the Philips Hue Go be used with other lamps? We will show you.

The Philips Hue Go is a great mood light. The name “Hue Go” is no accident, because the light has a rechargeable battery and can be used on the go – in the park, in the garden, on the beach etc. On the back of the Hue Go is a button which allows for switching between five predefined light effects while on the move.

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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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For Apple users: This is how the HomeKit control unit works This small guide is intended for Apple users who use HomeKit. I would like to explain what the HomeKit control centre is and how it works.

This small guide is intended for Apple users who use HomeKit. I would like to explain what the HomeKit control centre is and how it works.

I myself like using HomeKit very much – and there are quite a few accessories that are supported by HomeKit. Philipe Hue of course, LIFX, Elgato products and many more. These devices can be bundled and controlled in the Home app. But if you want to access the devices remotely, you will have to set up a so-called control center.

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Even more light: combine Philips LivingColors with Hue How do you connect old LivingColors with Hue? We'll explain advantages and downsides.

How do you connect old LivingColors with Hue? We'll explain advantages and downsides.

In this little guide, I would like to explain how to connect Philips LivingColors with Hue. I also have two of these lovely lamps at home and managed to pair them with my Hue Bridge for usage in several scenes. However, I have now replaced them with two Hue Go because their connection to the Hue world is much better.

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Reset Philips Hue lamps quickly with the dimmer switch What can you do if lamps do not react? We have a small guide for you.

What can you do if lamps do not react? We have a small guide for you.

A few months ago I had serious problems with my Hue system. I decided to do a complete reset after I was not able to register any new lights on the bridge. After that, unfortunately, nothing worked anymore. I was only able to control my lamps by light switch – if available.

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Philips Hue dimmer switch does not respond: Soft reset is a solution The Philips Hue dimmer switch is one of the most popular accessory products in the Hue universe. But what if it doesn't react and doesn't switch lamps anymore? A soft reset often helps.

The Philips Hue dimmer switch is one of the most popular accessory products in the Hue universe. But what if it doesn't react and doesn't switch lamps anymore? A soft reset often helps.

The Philips Hue dimmer switch is a real all-rounder and I’ve been thinking about launching an initiative to get the little remote control into every room. The dimmer switch always cuts a fine figure, whether on the living room table, the fridge, embedded in the bedside table or even as a replacement for the light switch on the wall.

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When does a second Hue Bridge become necessary and what do you have to consider? In my household, here are now two copies of the Hue Bridge in use. In this guide I would like to tell you what is especially important for a second Hue Bridge.

In my household, here are now two copies of the Hue Bridge in use. In this guide I would like to tell you what is especially important for a second Hue Bridge.

Normally you can get along with a single Hue Bridge easily. But at a certain point a Hue Bridge reaches its limits: officially, Philips states 50 connected lamps as maximum for a bridge, but theoretically, up to 63 lamps can be connected to a bridge. But there are still some limitations in other places that I have already explained in detail in an article about the Hue motion sensor.

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Philips Hue Wireless Dimming Switch: An unassuming all-rounder I would not want to miss this small accessory in my Hue world. Many things are possible with the Philips Hue Wireless Dimming Switch.

I would not want to miss this small accessory in my Hue world. Many things are possible with the Philips Hue Wireless Dimming Switch.

It looks a bit inconspicious, the dimming switch for Philips Hue. A small white plastic piece with four buttons and an even bigger plastic holder. Not really of great design and high quality, but it somehow fits in everywhere. At the moment, I have five switches in use and take this as an opportunity to explain to you what you can do with the Philips Hue Wireless Dimming Switch.

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Set timer: Switch lamps on or off after a certain time How do you actually set a timer for your Philips Hue lamps? In this guide we will explain.

How do you actually set a timer for your Philips Hue lamps? In this guide we will explain.

The light should switch off automatically after exactly one hour? You want to receive a visual reminder in seven minutes? All this is no problem for the smart lighting system with the latest updates from Philips Hue. In addition to the official Hue app, we once again recommend iConnectHue because it offers respective settings.

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1st to 4th generation: these are the differences of Hue lamps & sets You don't quite understand what it is about the different generations of Hue products? It's easy to explain.

You don't quite understand what it is about the different generations of Hue products? It's easy to explain.

Philips Hue products have been around for about five years now, and of course a lot has happened during that time. The best known example is certainly the Bridge, although here the difference between the first and second generation can be seen very quickly: the first generation Bridge is circular, the second generation square and has a blue illuminated ring.

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