Actually, this should have been the case by the end of 2019, but finally there is a highly official announcement and probably an update soon: the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box finally gets further improvements. First and foremost concern is the connection to infrared remote controls.
Even though most of us still rely on the full-grown Hue system with a bridge, I don't want to leave out today's update for the Bluetooth version of the Hue app. It is interesting for beginners who want to start with only a few bulbs – or for children's rooms where the child’s smartphone should only display lamps from their own room.
Do you remember my previous articles from November 2019? Back then, I reported that using the Hue Smart Button causes problems with third-party accessories, especially when used with the popular Innr Smart Plug. Also affected were Innr lamps or ZigBee products from Paul Neuhaus. As soon as the Smart Button is connected to the Bridge, these devices lose their connection after a few hours.
On Sunday, the probably biggest update of iConnectHue (App Store link) was released. There are many new features, new in-app purchases and two different subscriptions – and of course many comments under my article here in the Hueblog and also over at appgefahren.de. Understandably, user comments drift far apart.
I was allowed to announce it to you a few weeks ago and in the comments there was already a lot of discussion around it. Now it is here: the new iConnectHue. Before I will go into detail in the next few days, especially of course with the new, optional subscription model, I would like to provide you with the new features of the update today.
Mel1 Comment on Signify improves suspension of Philips Hue Ensis pendant luminaire I have a small side note about the popular Philips Hue Ensis pendant luminaire for you. I have a small side note about the popular Philips Hue Ensis pendant luminaire for you.
For almost a year now, the Philips Hue Ensis has been hanging above the dining table at my colleague Frederick's and he is still very taken with the individual lighting. I guess this is also true for most of the Hueblog readers who bought the Ensis. Still, during installation one little thing made you despair.
MelLeave a Comment on Philips Hue App with improved HomeKit connectivity With the update to version 3.33, the Hue app for iPhone and iPad offers an improved HomeKit connection. With the update to version 3.33, the Hue app for iPhone and iPad offers an improved HomeKit connection.
HomeKit, which is at home in the Apple cosmos, is a fine thing. Not only can all devices be controlled via Siri, but also complex automations can be created. They also work across several manufacturers. In this regard, Apple definitely offers more possibilities than Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The update of the Hue app (App Store link) released this morning contains three improvements for HomeKit integration: improved synchronization with HomeKit when changes are made to the Hue app fixed a HomeKit problem where names in the Home app do not match names in the Hue app corrected a HomeKit problem where saving a scene in HomeKit would cause the “value is higher than maximum” error Luckily, I haven't been able to find any of the three problems mentioned in connection with HomeKit.
MelLeave a Comment on Hue app: more possibilities for the motion sensor With an update to version 3.30.0, Philips Hue offers more possibilities for the motion sensor. With an update to version 3.30.0, Philips Hue offers more possibilities for the motion sensor.
Before we can provide big news regarding the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box in October and two exciting products on the market with the new Hue Go and the Hue Smart Button, Philips Hue provides us with a small software update regarding the motion sensor. In its revised version 3.30.0 of the Hue app, more possibilities for the motion sensor were added.
MelLeave a Comment on Firmware update improves performance of Hue Entertainment A new firmware update is available for the Hue Bridge’s 2nd generation. A new firmware update is available for the Hue Bridge’s 2nd generation.
So far, Hue Entertainment and Hue Sync have not really taken off; for example, there is still no possibility to add Ambilight-like lighting effects without a computer. Apparently, Signify does not want to leave the technology behind – as a recent update of the Hue Bridge shows. The firmware version 1933144020, released two days ago, improves the performance of Hue Entertainment when all the lamps in use are within direct radio range of the Hue Bridge.