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Philips Hue: How does the smart lighting system work?

17.12.2020

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Philips Hue offers a wide range of light sources, decorative lamps and practical additional products that have been impressing users for years. I'll explain exactly what it's all about and how easy it is to use shortly.

The Philips Hue system makes getting started with smart lighting particularly easy and, above all, accessible to everyone, from beginners to techies. Once you've switched to a smart system, you won't want to go back - that's a promise!

The system and its benefits

The core product of the Hue system is the Hue Bridge. You can think of it as a hub, it holds everything together and creates its own network. You connect the Bridge directly to your router. This allows you to connect up to 50 lights throughout your home. The Hue app on your mobile phone then targets the bridge and allows convenient control via your mobile or voice control (Google Assistant, alexa, Apple HomeKit). Now you can, for example, connect motion sensors to lamps, programme commands or pre-install light scenes. The bridge makes the whole thing really fun. The following image summarises what is basically possible with Philips Hue: [[image:31577896]]

The following four products are particularly good for getting started: [[productlist:11235544,11235568,9415891,13274798]]

Until recently, Philips Hue products could only be controlled via the bridge, which was an additional barrier for many people. Some of the product range can now also be controlled via Bluetooth. If you opt for the Bluetooth version, you will have to make certain compromises in terms of functionality. However, this makes it much easier to get started. Subsequent expansion using the Bridge is of course possible at any time.

You can find all Philips Hue products here.

ZigBee as a common wireless standard

Like countless other manufacturers, Philips Hue uses the ZigBee wireless standard. A common wireless standard makes it possible for other smart devices with the same wireless standard to communicate with each other in your home. A common language ensures almost limitless possibilities.

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Maria Schenk

B2B Solution Manager

maria.schenk@digitecgalaxus.ch

With great passion and enthusiasm I deal daily with the most beautiful things around the topic of living. Not only at work, but also in my free time, online and offline, I like to follow the latest home trends and always get inspired and convinced. Otherwise, I'm a cozy guy, have a passion for good food, great drinks and enjoy the time as it comes along.

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