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Comparing the Philips Hue Bridge Gen 1 and Gen 2

29 August 202215 August 2022 by James Beetie
A Philips Hue bridge mounted next to a network switch

After releasing their Gen 1 Bridge back in 2012, Philips Hue rolled out the Gen 2 Bridge (an upgrade of …

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Categories Smart Lights Tags Hue Bridge, Philips Hue

Philips Hue Is Confusing! Answers To Your Hue Setup Questions

12 September 202211 July 2022 by James Beetie
A Philips Hue color bulb on a ceiling fixture

It goes without saying that the Philips Hue ecosystem comprises more than just smart light bulbs. Besides the bulbs, it …

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Categories Smart Lights Tags Hue Bridge, Philips Hue, ZigBee

Does Philips Hue Have Wi-Fi Support (Either 2.4GHz or 5GHz)?

4 July 202223 May 2022 by James Beetie
A Philips Hue bridge mounted next to a network switch

There’s no getting away from the fact that most smart bulbs come with Wi-Fi support by default. However, some bulbs …

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Categories Smart Lights Tags Hue Bridge, Philips Hue

Comparing ZigBee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth (Is “One Best?”)

16 May 2022 by James Beetie
A BT Whole Home Wi Fi disc

Smart home devices tend to “speak to each other,” using different ways—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, and Z-Wave. While most of us …

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Categories Misc Tags Hue Bridge, ZigBee

Is Philips Hue Worth It? (Or Are They A “Rip-Off”?)

23 May 20225 April 2022 by James Beetie
The box for one of my Philips Hue Motion Sensors

Nowadays, technology has become a huge part of our daily lives. Our homes, especially, are getting smarter and smarter every …

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Categories Smart Lights Tags Hue Bridge, Philips Hue

Dodging The Philips Hue Bridge 50 Bulb “Limit”

15 August 202224 January 2022 by James Beetie
A Philips Hue bridge mounted next to a network switch

At the beginning of a smart lighting system journey, most people can’t imagine how they can possibly reach 50 lights. …

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Categories Smart Lights Tags Hue Bridge, Philips Hue

Why Your Hue Sync Has Connection Errors (& How To Resolve)

4 July 202213 December 2021 by James Beetie
Screenshot from the Hue Sync webpage

If you want to enjoy an immersive home lighting ambiance, you should definitely consider the Hue Sync system from Philips. …

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Categories Smart Lights Tags Hue Bridge, Hue Sync, Philips Hue

Easy Fixes For Temperamental Philips Hue Motion Sensors

10 October 202222 November 2021 by James Beetie
The back of a Hue Motion Sensor showing the reset button and battery compartment

Designed for indoor and outdoor use, the Philips Hue motion sensor triggers your smart lights when it detects motion and …

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Categories Smart Lights Tags Hue Bridge, Hue Motion Sensor, Philips Hue

What Is the Max Range of Philips Hue’s Network?

16 May 202225 October 2021 by James Beetie
A Philips Hue bridge mounted next to a network switch

Philips Hue is among the most popular brand of smart light in the world, and for good reason. It’s responsive, …

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Categories Smart Lights Tags Hue Bridge, Philips Hue, ZigBee

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Hello, I am James Beetie and I am a bit of a self-confessed nerd!

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