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Philips Hue Smart Bridge Compatible with Amazon Alexa Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.4
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/10
Total Reviews
366
Old Reviews
152
Unverified
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Device Compatibility
 49
alexa, lights, bridge, app, siri
+76%
-24%
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" ...  does exactly what it should and works wonders with alexa!  ...  "
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" ...  I needed to update my Bridge to work with my Dot when I decided to integrate all the smart things in my home.  ...  "
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" ...  Replacing a gen 1 hub, not sure why the upgrade was required for Siri or Apple smart home, but it works well.  ...  "
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" ...  I definitely recommend this if you want to start your smart home journey with some smart lights.  ...  "
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" ...  We had a Hue Bridge first generation and it worked well, but we wanted one that would work with Siri. ... It is rather tricky to set up, but eventually I was able to set it up and make it work with Siri.  ...  "
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" ...  We had a Hue Bridge first generation and it worked well, but we wanted one that would work with Siri. ... It is rather tricky to set up, but eventually I was able to set it up and make it work with Siri.  ...  "
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" ...  A well needed upgrade from the 1st gen. Works with Apple Homekit and Amazon Echo.  ...  "
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" ...  A well needed upgrade from the 1st gen. Works with Apple Homekit and Amazon Echo.  ...  "
Software Platform
 31
app, homekit, lights, hue, hub
+74%
-26%
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" ...  does exactly what it should and works wonders with alexa!  ...  "
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" ...  From there you control the lights using your smart phone with the Home app.  ...  "
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" ...  From there you control the lights using your smart phone with the Home app.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well with SmartThings configuration.  ...  "
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" ...  With the hue bridge, I'm able to control lights on my stage from the app  ...  "
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" ...  Replacing a gen 1 hub, not sure why the upgrade was required for Siri or Apple smart home, but it works well.  ...  "
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" ...  We had a Hue Bridge first generation and it worked well, but we wanted one that would work with Siri.  ...  "
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" ...  We had a Hue Bridge first generation and it worked well, but we wanted one that would work with Siri.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 24
set, easy to use, simple, setup, easy to set
+71%
-29%
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" ...  Easy to setup.  ...  "
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" ...  adding this to alexa's skills makes my life more convenient!  ...  "
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" ...  It's also easy to link the bridge to other products as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Very simple to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Very simple to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Truly set it, start it, press it and use it.  ...  "
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" ...  Quick and easy to set up .  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup.  ...  "
Setup
 21
install, set, easy, easy to set, complicated
+81%
-19%
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" ...  Easy to setup.  ...  "
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" ...  It took 10 minutes to get set up and it works great.  ...  "
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" ...  It took 10 minutes to get set up and it works great.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup is a breeze. ... Just plug it in, install the App on your phone, push the button on the bridge and you're off and running.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup is a breeze. ... Just plug it in, install the App on your phone, push the button on the bridge and you're off and running.  ...  "
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" ...  easy to plug and go - minimal setup  ...  "
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" ...  Quick and easy to set up .  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 19
bridge, working, months, two months, sent
+53%
-47%
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" ...  So far, it's been running about 3-4 months.  ...  "
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" ...  Works about 95% of the time.  ...  "
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" ...  was a refurb that worked perfectly , no issues about a month in so far  ...  "
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" ...  was a refurb that worked perfectly , no issues about a month in so far  ...  "
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" ...  I was impressed since I bought it in January 2017 till today.  ...  "
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" ...  with no issues.  ...  "
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" ...  with no issues.  ...  "
Apps
 15
alexa, lights, hue, control the lights, thunderstorm
+60%
-40%
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" ...  With the hue bridge, I'm able to control lights on my stage from the app  ...  "
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" ...  It has a lot of cool features to use with your lights, and there are plenty of apps that also support it to make it that much better.  ...  "
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" ...  Think some of my lights, the bridge, and the thunderstorm app will let me add some great sound effects this Holloween.  ...  "
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" ...  The app is simple to use and connecting multiple devices is a breeze.  ...  "
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" ...  Works really well in my house there is an app so you can turn lights on and off with your phone and you can turn off and on lights even when your not home . ... works with my Google home.  ...  "
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" ...  FYI, Alexa did find the light without having to go to the MeHue web account.  ...  "
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" ...  with the latest "Home" app in iOS, controlling my lights is seamless and very easy.  ...  "
Controls
 13
app, press the button, control the lights, use siri, turn
+46%
-54%
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" ...  In my case it's an iPad with the Home app but the iPad must remain in the home or I'm unable to control the lights when away.  ...  "
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" ...  In my case it's an iPad with the Home app but the iPad must remain in the home or I'm unable to control the lights when away.  ...  "
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" ...  I would get to the part in the app where you press the button on the bridge and nothing would happen.  ...  "
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" ...  The fact that Philips makes you buy a bridge at all to control their lights is a problem.  ...  "
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" ...  I've tried everything and it doesn't connect to my app or the website when I press the button to pair.  ...  "
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" ...  I've tried everything and it doesn't connect to my app or the website when I press the button to pair.  ...  "
Features
 12
hue, light, hue light bulbs, bridge, phillips
+83%
-17%
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" ...  I love my hue world!  ...  "
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" ...  Have to have to use the lights.  ...  "
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" ...  It has a lot of cool features to use with your lights, and there are plenty of apps that also support it to make it that much better. ... It's awesome to leave the house and know your lights will turn off for you and turn back on when you pull into the driveway.  ...  "
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" ...  what i needed to control my hue light  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this to connect to my Echo Dot and control my Hue smart light.  ...  "
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" ...  oh BTW, THEY ALSO MAKE LIGHT IN ANY COLOR YOU WANT !  ...  "
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" ...  I have a studio with 4 rooms that have Hue bulbs.  ...  "
ISP
 12
older, upgrade, new, round, router
+58%
-42%
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" ...  Still need a router.  ...  "
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" ...  can connect to my Philips bridge .  ...  "
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" ...  works with my Google home.  ...  "
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" ...  Much needed upgrade from the original bridge.  ...  "
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" ...  I had an old bridge I needed to replace with this one.  ...  "
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" ...  So, the bridge is fine.  ...  "
Marketplace
 10
works, fine, expected, amazon, works as expected
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  It works fine as expected  ...  "
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" ...  It works fine as expected  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  The unit itself works flawlessly and exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you for your patience. "  ...  "

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