Philips Hue Bridge Pro, Smart Light Hub, Wireless, Advanced Encryption, Supports 150+ Lights & 50+ Accessories, Works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google, Samsung SmartThings

I didn’t want this but… was necessary
I didn’t even want to buy this since I don’t have much use for colored lights in the first place, and all of my smart devices are at the switch level anyway, but… I’m also impulsive and technologically silly, so I bought it in order for a computer to interact with them for a specific reason – watching Formula One races through the MultiViewer app. (See pic)The MultiViewer app allows you to watch Formula One races beyond just a single broadcast of the race – instead of just the television broadcast you can also see multiple driver cockpit cameras, track information, position of cars on the track, the leaderboard and tire information, track violations and penalties, and even tune into specific driver radios. Basically it gives you a fully immersive racing experience outside of “just watching the race on tv”.In addition to MultiViewer, there’s a companion app called F1MV Lights Integration – which is awesome – and well… I simply had to have it. The companion app will take the data being pushed through MultiViewer and use it to control smart lights, so the lights reflect the race conditions such as green flags, red flags, safety cars, fastest laps, chequered flags, etc. In my picture someone had just hit the fastest lap of the race so far, usually indicated with the color purple on the leaderboard. As such the Philips lights changed to purple. The same happens for red flags, yellow flags, etc.Is it necessary? Nah…Cool as hell though? You bet.I originally tried this with the cheaper Govee lights, but although they were wi-fi capable like the Philips, they didn’t have the API necessary to work correctly with the MultiViewer system. Those were returned and Philips lights were were purchased instead, and they require the hub to work with MultiViewer. It sucked that I also had to buy a hub to make it all work, but I’m silly and bought it anyway. Through the hub and the app, all it worked flawlessly and painlessly, connected easily, and does what I need it to do.All of it was generally easy to configure, and the app gives you quite a bit of control over a simple light. The lights dim from zero to 100 without issue, and the color range is everything I personally could ask for. (Although maybe others would be more demanding than myself.)All in all it was rather expensive, (compare to the Govee lights and you’ll see the price difference!), but I hope that the extra expense means all of it will last a long time with no problems. They were all purpose-bought and they serve their purpose excellently.

Massive upgrade in performance
I was up to 49 lights on the previous bridge and it had become so slow and sluggish, the app kept losing connection to the bridge, lights would take forever to change and Siri struggled. Swapped over to the pro yesterday, transfer from the old bridge was super quick, resetting up with apple home took a few more mins and then boom. All problems resolved, so snappy! Siri happy. 8k sync box very happy and not crashing like it had been. Plus the new motion zones are crazy good, love walking into the bedroom and the lights go on! This upgrade came just at the right time. I’m a day one user and have had all 3 bridges now, this is a massive upgrade in speed and makes using hue feel like magic again.

Great product
As a customer, I am thoroughly impressed with the Philips Hue Bridge Smart Lighting Hub. I have been using it for a few months now, and it has completely transformed the way I control my lights at home. The setup was a breeze, and it only took me a few minutes to get it up and running.One of the things I love about the Philips Hue Bridge is its compatibility with other smart home devices, such as my Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. I can now control my lights using just my voice, which is incredibly convenient. The routines and scenes feature has also been a game-changer for me, as I can set my lights to turn on and off automatically at specific times, making my life a lot easier.The app is very user-friendly and provides an intuitive interface for controlling my lights. I can easily customize my lighting settings to suit my preferences, and it’s great to be able to control all of my Philips Hue lights from one central location.In terms of performance, the Philips Hue Bridge has exceeded my expectations. The lights respond quickly to commands, and I have never experienced any lag or delays. The ability to control up to 50 lights is also a big plus, as it allows me to create a fully integrated smart lighting system in my home.Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase of the Philips Hue Bridge. It has made controlling my lights so much easier and more convenient, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a smart lighting solution. The Philips Hue Bridge is definitely worth the investment, and I am confident that it will continue to serve me well for years to come.

Me había llegado mal, hice la devolución y afortunadamente se arregló, lo compré de nuevo y ahora si llegó perfecto y en buen estado, lo configure tanto para Alexa como para Siri, Con Siri fue un poco más complicado, no fue posible configurarlo desde la app de Apple Home, pero si se pudo perfectamente desde la app de Philips Hue en Settings->Smart Home->Add->Apple Home y hi fue muy sencillo, lo reconoció muy rápido.

I am new to these home automation systems but this bit of kit is so cool. It’s super easy to install & works flawlessly. I haven’t had any issues. Downside is I have went with the same brand lamps which ain’t cheap but that’s what you pay for.