How do I know if Hue Bridge is v1 or V2?

What’s the difference between Philips Hue Bridge 1 and 2? For starters, there’s a physical difference. The Hue Bridge version 1 is round, while the version 2 is square. Functionally, this has no bearing.

How do I update my Hue Bridge without WIFI?

The most important thing most users don’t know is that Hue Bridge doesn’t update itself directly over Wi-Fi. In order to update your device successfully, you will need to connect it manually to the modem. Connect the device directly to your modem instead of connecting it to your router.

What version of Philips hue bridge do I have?

It’s easy, just look at the shape. If it’s a circle, you’re in trouble. That’s right; you won’t need to find a sticker or serial number or look up a complicated chart. Generation One hubs are round, and version two bridges are square.

Is Philips hue bridge being discontinued?

Since 30 April 2020, no software updates are made available for the Hue Bridge v1 mobile application and compatibility with our online services has been terminated at that time. Subsequently, the dedicated Philips Hue Bridge v1 mobile application will go out of support and be retired on 30 April 2022.

Can I connect Hue Bridge wirelessly?

The Philips Hue bridge comes with an 802.11n/g WiFi radio which is disabled by default. You can enable it and use the Hue Bridge wirelessly.

Can you use Hue lights without Wi-Fi?

For the record, yes, Philips Hue works without WiFi. However, you will need to be at least connected to the same router that the Philips Hue is connected to in order for it to work properly. Either that or you need to have generation 3 or newer bulbs in order to connect via Bluetooth.

Should I upgrade my Philips Hue Bridge?

“Although the Hue Bridge v1 may continue to function with older versions of our applications and/or third-party software after this date we recommend that you upgrade to a new version of the Hue Bridge,” the company states. “Signify will no longer issue security updates and your v1 Bridge may no longer be secure.

Should I upgrade my Hue Bridge?

Due to those security concerns, Philips recommends that customers upgrade to the v2 model of the Bridge rather than continue using the limited functionality of the v1.

Do old Philips Hue lights work with new bridge?

You can force Hue lights to pair with a new Bridge if you have the serial number of the light and enter it into the app before performing a scan. This could also apply if you purchase lights secondhand from someone else (or vice versa if you sell your lights).

How do I manually update Hue lights?

Update your Hue system with the Philips Hue app

Open the app, go to settings and click “Software-update”. The app will now start to look for updates and download them when available.

How long does it take to update Hue lights?

How Long Does Philips Hue Update Take? Generally, the bulbs will update within 1-6 hours, but in some cases, they may take up to 12 hours. Check to see if your internet connection is working properly if the bulbs haven’t been updated after 12 hours.

How do I add Hue lights to an existing bridge?

How do I reset my Hue Bridge?

Turn the Bridge up-side down. Using a pointed tool, press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds. The LED on the front will blink to show that the reset is in progress. Once the LED stops blinking, the reset is done and you can proceed to set up the device again.

Why are my Philips Hue bulbs unreachable?

Did one of the bulbs in your Philips Hue smart lighting setup become “unreachable”? It could simply be that someone manually turned off the switch that provides it with electricity, or perhaps that one bulb is too far away from the Hue Bridge or your other Hue lights.

How do you make a dynamic Hue scene?

To switch to the dynamic version, tap the Play icon on the scene. You’ll know it’s working when you see the “Dynamics” bug on the tiles of your Hue color lights. (You can apply dynamic scenes to rooms with a mixture of color and white-only Hue lights, but only the color-capable lights will begin changing colors.)

How do you troubleshoot a Hue Bridge?

Unplug the adapters of the Hue Bridge and router from the main outlet. Wait for 30 seconds. Then, turn them on and reconnect. If the issue persists, try to move the Ethernet cable to another port on the router.

Why is my Hue Bridge blinking?

If the 3rd or Internet light on your hue bridge is flashing, first try unplugging the power from your bridge and router for 30 seconds and reconnect them. If it still does not come back, try moving the bridge to another ethernet port on your router and wait for about 5 minutes for everything to come back up.

What are the 3 lights on Hue Bridge?

1 – First light means your bridge is getting power. If this light isn’t on, make sure your bridge power adapter is plugged in. 3 – The third light means that your Philips Hue has internet connectivity. As the one above it must be fixed meaning it has the internet connection.

Why won’t Alexa find my Hue lights?

Sometimes the Alexa Skill can lose its connection to the Hue, and the easiest way to fix it is to remove and re-add. To do this, go to the Alexa app, tap More, Skills & Games, then tap Search. Enter Hue, and then tap Disable Skill. Then tap Enable To Use to reconnect the Skill, and log back in to your Hue account.

How do I clear my Hue app cache?