What does the Philips Hue Bridge do?

The Bridge is both the heart and brains of the Philips Hue smart lighting system, unlocking the full suite of smart lighting features. It lets you control your lights from anywhere in the world via the Philips Hue app, create recurring automations, extend your smart lighting to your outdoor spaces, experience surround lighting, add and configure accessories, and use any voice assistant you like.

Can I still control my lights if the internet is down?

Yes! You can still control your lights when the internet is down, though Out-of-home control will be disabled.

Can I use the Bridge with all my Philips Hue lights and accessories?

Yes. All Philips Hue products can connect to the Bridge to create a comprehensive smart lighting system.

Do I need a Philips Hue Bridge?

Philips Hue lights can be controlled with Bluetooth to get a limited set of features. If you want the complete suite of smart lighting features — such as controlling your lights away from home, surround lighting, automations, and more — you’ll need a Bridge.

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About the Bridge

The Bridge unlocks the full suite of features: control lights while away, with voice, or automations. Connect it to power and your router, and then set it up in the Philips Hue app, where it’s updated automatically.

Simple setup
Smart control
Add up to 50 lights
Control with your voice

Features test

Product number (EAN/UPC)

046677458478

Bulb characteristics

Bulb Finish

Blue
Bulb Material

Glass
Environmental

Operational humidity

0%~LT~H~LT~80% (non condensing)
Operational temperature

0°C - 40°C
Extra feature/accessory incl.

Power adapter included

Yes
Guarantee

2 years

Yes
Packaging dimensions and weight

EAN/UPC - product

046677458478
Net weight

0.21 kg
Gross weight

0 g
Height

14 cm
Length

7.2 cm
Width

14.6 cm
Material number (12NC)

929001180643
Service

Warranty

2 year(s)
Technical specifications

The bridge

Frequency band 2400-2483.5MHz
Weight

280
The bridge

Frequency band

2400-2483.5 MHz
Max. number of accessories

10
Max. number of bulbs

50
Mounting options

Desktop, Wall
Power adapter

100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz, Output voltage: 5 V DC 600mA, Standby power: 0.1 W max
Power consumption

250mA max
Diameter

3.5 inch
Height

1 inch
Length X Width

3.57 x 3.56 inch
What's supported

Philips Hue App

IOS 13 and above, Android 8.0 and above
Voice assistants

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Via Hue Bridge), Microsoft Cortana (Via Hue Bridge)
Other

User manual

User Manual
Disposal of the product

At the end of (economic) life dispose the product according to local rules and do not dispose the product with regular household waste. The correct disposal of your product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health
Dismantling

No dismantle information available
FAQs

What does the Philips Hue Bridge do?

The Bridge is both the heart and brains of the Philips Hue smart lighting system, unlocking the full suite of smart lighting features. It lets you control your lights from anywhere in the world via the Philips Hue app, create recurring automations, extend your smart lighting to your outdoor spaces, experience surround lighting, add and configure accessories, and use any voice assistant you like.
Can I still control my lights if the internet is down?

Yes! You can still control your lights when the internet is down, though Out-of-home control will be disabled.
Can I use the Bridge with all my Philips Hue lights and accessories?

Yes. All Philips Hue products can connect to the Bridge to create a comprehensive smart lighting system.
Do I need a Philips Hue Bridge?

Philips Hue lights can be controlled with Bluetooth to get a limited set of features. If you want the complete suite of smart lighting features — such as controlling your lights away from home, surround lighting, automations, and more — you’ll need a Bridge.

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Bridge or Bridge Pro?

Use our quick comparison guide to see which smart home lighting control system best suits your needs.

Size of smart light setup

Medium setup

Large setup

Maximum number of lights per Bridge

50

150+

Maximum number of controls per Bridge

12

50+

Storage capacity and speed for light scenes

Large capacity, fast response

Very large capacity - 3x more capacity Ultra-fast - 5x faster than Bridge

MotionAware™ Use lights as motion sensors

Create automations

Internet connection

Connected via ethernet cable to router

Connected via ethernet cable or Wi-Fi to router

Placement

Near router

Anywhere in your home

Zigbee security System protection

AES-128 bit encryption per device

Enhanced AES-128 bit full system encryption using Zigbee Trust Center

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