The Hue Bridge is a communication hub between your Philips Hue smart bulbs (also Hue plugs and switches) and the devices you use to control them (typically your phone or tablet).

The Hue Bridge makes it possible to control your lights any way you want – from anywhere with an internet connection. Using the app, you can schedule your lights to turn on and off.

I upgraded my Hue Bridge to Matter, so you don’t have to. My Philips Hue setup was one of the most reliable, interoperable systems in my smart home.

Philips Hue has released a new update focused on improving the Hue Bridge, especially for users with multiple bridges. It's available to download now. For those using multiple Hue Bridges, this ...