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Philips Hue with six new Halloween scenes How much creepiness can you handle?

How much creepiness can you handle?

Not only with the update for the iConnectHue app – introduced at the weekend – you can call up little Halloween animations, but the official Philips Hue app has also found a place for the spooky festivities. In the Hue light scenes gallery you can now find six “spooky” Halloween scenes.

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Hue Play Lightbar: Complete replacement instead of new adhesive pads Why does Philips Hue not offer replacement parts?

Why does Philips Hue not offer replacement parts?

Today I would like to address a topic that was brought to my attention by Hueblog reader Klaus. He recently bought a new TV and had to move his Philips Hue Play Lightbars that were previously attached to the old TV. But this is anything but easy – and in the end fails because of a cent product.

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Matter 1.0: The new smart home standard has been launched It still needs a little patience

It still needs a little patience

Matter has been with us for several years now. Formerly known as Connected Home over IP or CHIP, the new smart home standard aims to make the connected future much easier. In principle, all the major partners from the electronics world are involved, including Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung and Ikea. And Signify with Philips Hue and WiZ is also one of Matter’s supporters.

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Philips Hue and security: What is next after Mimic Presence? From Smart Lightning to Smart Home

From Smart Lightning to Smart Home

It is now almost exactly ten years since Philips Hue was launched. What started with simple E27 light bulbs has now really grown up. Year after year, the Philips Hue product portfolio has grown, and now you can easily equip your whole house and garden with Philips Hue. But is that the end of the line?

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More and more problems: What’s going on with Philips Hue? No longer just delivery problems

No longer just delivery problems

I like Philips Hue. No wonder, after all, I have not only equipped almost my entire house with smart light sources from the manufacturer, but I also have a blog dedicated to the topic. In principle, not a day goes by without me dealing with Philips Hue. And these are not only positive stories, but meanwhile also more and more problems.

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Mimic Presence: Hue app can now simulate presence New automation in version 4.26.0

New automation in version 4.26.0

This afternoon, Philips Hue released another update for its app: Version 4.26.0 is available for download not only for Apple devices, but this time also directly in the Google Play Store. The focus of the update is the presence simulation previously known from Hue Labs, which has now been firmly integrated into the app as “Mimic Presence” automation.

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Philips Hue Lightguide: Sales stop even before the actual launch Market launch postponed until further notice

Market launch postponed until further notice

The new Philips Hue Lightguide lamps were officially announced for the fourth quarter of the year, i.e. between October and December. At the beginning of the month, however, Philips Hue was still assuming that they would be able to do it sooner. This is confirmed by information available to me as well as official statements from Philips Hue via the support channels.

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Dynamic scenes can now be activated automatically Update for the Philips Hue App

Update for the Philips Hue App

Philips Hue has released another update for its app this afternoon – and it includes an interesting innovation for the dynamic scenes. Among other things, this affects their use in conjunction with a switch or automation. The setting can be activated for each individual scene. To do this, simply select a scene that has already been saved in a room or zone and click on the Edit button.

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Philips Hue announces new products and features Lightguide, Lightstrip and Mimic Presence

Lightguide, Lightstrip and Mimic Presence

Signify unveils a new range of Philips Hue smart lighting products and app features, from unique design options to complement home decor and create the perfect ambiance, to more immersive entertainment experiences for gaming and music. New launches include a striking range of contemporary style bulbs available in three distinctive shapes, a new gradient lightstrip specifically designed for PC monitors to bring the ultimate light experience to PC gaming and a new Mimic presence automation to the Hue app for more peace of mind when you’re away.

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Philips Hue Lightguide: No smart home lamps have ever been so chic The next new product shows up

The next new product shows up

Philips Hue just can’t manage to keep its products a secret until the actual release. Today, three new light bulbs have appeared on Amazon that go by the name of Philips Hue Lightguide. And what can I say? No Philips Hue light bulbs have ever been so beautiful. At the start, there will be three different versions, and two more models will probably follow later.

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