ThePhilips Hue Dimmer Switchcan do more than simply control Hue smart bulbs. If you want, you can make the four buttons on the switch control any device that works with Apple’s HomeKit platform, and it only takes a few taps. I recently decided that I wanted more control o...
A recent firmware update for the Philips Hue lighting lineup has given HomeKit compatibility to the company's affordable dimmer switches. That means you can now customize the switches to your liking, making them control a multitude of HomeKit accessories beyond Hue bulbs.AppleInsidershows you how...
One of the key advantages of Philips Hue is its easy installation process. Users simply need to replace their existing light bulbs with Philips Hue bulbs and connect them to the Hue Bridge, the central hub that controls the entire system. The Hue Bridge can be connected to the home’s Wi-...
Make sure your HomeKit accessory has power and is near your iOS device. You'll also want to double-check for any additional equipment you need for it to work with iOS (i.e., Philips Hue Bridge for Philips Hue bulbs). On your iOS device, launch theHomeapp. ...
Philips' Hue lights offer some concert lighting effects right in your own home. Screw these LED bulbs into your regular fixtures, install the app to your phone or tablet, and then you can turn the lights on or off, brighten or dim them, or perhaps best of all, change the color. Then...
The Philips Hue app is by far the most fiddly of the three. The app asked me to share my Home Data to connect it to Siri and HomeKit over and over again, despite my lack of interest (the bulbs work with Alexa and Google Assistant too). Still, they connect quickly despite the additi...
I am using Philips Hue bulbs with HomeKit successfully with our iPhones and iPads (even had the option to use iPad as a hub). However, for the life of me I cannot setup HomeKit with our gen 4 Apple TV. I am logged in with my Apple ID and iTunes and everything. However, the ...
You'll also want to double-check for any additional equipment you need for it to work with iOS (i.e., Philips Hue Bridge for Philips Hue bulbs). On your iOS device, launch the Home app. Tap the Plus icon. How to add a HomeKit accessory in the Home app on the iPhone by showing...
Philips Hue is one of the most popular smart lights available, and it has an entire menu within its app for automations. The easiest way to get started with them is to use one of the prebuilt automations (aka recipes). These include recipes for common use cases like waking up with light...
The Philips Hue Outdoor Sensor is a great add-on to the Philips Hue smart lighting you already have installed. It can turn lights on and off, change lighting color, blink, or stay solid. It makes a great security feature and is easy to set up and customize. It’s a bit on the pri...