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Philips Hue improves security of the Hue Bridge Software version 1971060010 released

Software version 1971060010 released

Almost ten years after the launch of the second-generation Hue Bridge, Philips Hue continues to work on the security of its control hub. The firmware of the Hue Bridge has now been updated once again and software version 1971060010 is now available. Among other things, this update has improved the security of the system.

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Philips Hue 5.42: Powerful switch can be hidden New update available

New update available

After almost exactly four weeks, there is finally a new update for the Philips Hue app in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Version 5.42.0 of the Hue app is now available for download, meaning that 5.41.0 has been omitted. What has changed in the new version? For the first time, it is now possible to hide the master switch on the home page.

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Philips Hue continues to work on battery issues with Hue Secure cameras New firmware update released

New firmware update released

I currently only have a wired Hue Secure camera in use, which performs its tasks reliably within the limits of its capabilities. However, I keep reading about problems with the battery-powered Hue Secure cameras in the comments and on social media. What is particularly interesting is that not all cameras seem to be affected by the problems, some of which are considerable.

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Two new firmware updates for Philips Hue released Hue Bridge and Sync Box updated

Hue Bridge and Sync Box updated

We’re bridging the bridge between the public holiday and the weekend in Germany with two small firmware updates for Philips Hue. There is new software for the Philips Hue Bridge and the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K. However, there are no major innovations, I can already say that in advance.

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iConnectHue 5.9 brings improved switch editor with new functions Configure Hue even more easily

Configure Hue even more easily

There is yet another new update for iConnectHue, probably the most comprehensive app for configuring the Philips Hue system. With version 5.9, German developer Stefan Göhler delivers a new switch editor that makes the selection of available actions for a button press even clearer. “Our switch editor has been given a glow-up,” the developer tells us.

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Philips Hue 5.40 comes without new functions New update in the App Store

New update in the App Store

I’ll make this short and sweet at this late hour: an update for the Philips Hue app is available to download from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. However, version 5.40.0 does not bring any new functions or significant changes. The update description simply states: “Various bug fixes and stability improvements.”

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Numerous improvements for the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K Annoying on/off problem should be fixed

Annoying on/off problem should be fixed

The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K has now been on the market for around six months and is particularly pleasing to console fans, who can now finally use 120 hertz at a 4K resolution. I don’t use a Hue Sync Box myself, but in recent weeks I have repeatedly read on social media about problems with it suddenly switching off.

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Philips Hue 5.39 comes with new spring breeze scenes Now available in the App Store

Now available in the App Store

On an unusual Thursday for Hue, another update for the official app is available for download in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. You can now download Philips Hue 5.39. The new features are limited this time, but for the first time in a long time there are “finally” new scenes.

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Firmware update to fix battery problems with the Hue Secure camera Download software version 1.2.32.976110 now

Download software version 1.2.32.976110 now

I keep receiving emails about problems with the battery life of the Philips Hue Secure wireless cameras. I’m always at a bit of a loss because I haven’t used the battery-powered version of the smart home camera myself yet. However, Philips Hue now seems to have addressed the problems. This week, new firmware was released for the Hue Secure cameras.

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AI assistant appears in the Hue app for the first time No function yet?

No function yet?

Yesterday, the Philips Hue app was updated to version 5.38.1. An update on a Sunday? That’s a pretty unusual thing, but Philips Hue wanted to remove the Hue Secure doorbell we discovered from the app as quickly as possible. This was achieved with the update – but a few other lines of code were probably changed at the same time.

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