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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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First look: new Philips Hue White Filament lamps Now it is official: Philips Hue is launching its own filament lamps. Let me introduce you to the three models.

Now it is official: Philips Hue is launching its own filament lamps. Let me introduce you to the three models.

Philips Hue White Filament Lamps have been rumored for a long time, but in the end the evidence was overwhelming. So, not surprisingly, Signify has today officially announced the three already well-known filament lamps. They can be pre-ordered now and will be delivered starting next week. I will tell you what to expect – and at the end of this article you will also find a small video with detailed impressions.

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