Hue out of home control multiple bridges

1. Does the Hue bridge need to be in the same room?
2. Can I control multiple Hue bridges with the Philips Hue app?
3. How do you control two Hue bridges in different homes?
4. How do I control Philips Hue on multiple devices?
5. How many Philips Hue lights can be connected on 1 bridge?
6. Can Hue lights be controlled from outside the home?
7. Can Philips Hue switch control multiple lights?
8. Is there a limit on Philips Hue Bridge?
9. How many Hue extensions can you use?
10. Can Alexa control 2 hue bridges?
11. How do I connect Hue lights to a different bridge?
12. Can you group lights with Philips Hue?
13. Can Philips Hue control other Zigbee devices?
14. How do I know if my hue bridge is V1 or V2?
15. Does it matter where Hue Bridge is placed?
16. Where do you put the Philips hue bridge?
17. Does the Hue Bridge always need to be connected to router?
18. Can you share Philips hue bridge with roommates?
19. Is there a limit on Philips Hue Bridge?
20. What is the max distance for Hue Bridge?
21. Can Alexa control 2 Hue Bridges?
22. What is the difference between Hue hub and bridge?
23. How do I know if my Hue Bridge is V1 or V2?
24. Can you connect Hue Bridge to Wi-Fi extender?
25. Does Hue Bridge slow down internet?
26. How many Hue lights can I connect without bridge?
27. Do you need a Hue Bridge if you have a ZigBee hub?

Does the Hue bridge need to be in the same room?

It does not need to be in the same room with the lights , I have the lights on the top floor and the device on the first one . Although, it does need to be in the same network and I suppose range .

Can I control multiple Hue bridges with the Philips Hue app?

The Philips Hue app enables you to connect to multiple Hue bridges, however, you can only control one at a time. Go to 'Settings' > 'Hue bridges' and select the bridge you want to control.

How do you control two Hue bridges in different homes?

How Do Multiple Hue Bridges Work? After the new Hue app update to V4, you can now add two or as many bridges as your phone can handle. You can use a single Hue account for all bridges you've added for in-home control. However, for out-of-home control, you'll need a separate account for each bridge.

How do I control Philips Hue on multiple devices?

Can I control my Philips Hue lights from multiple devices? Yes, you can. Just download the Philips Hue app to each device and you're good to go. You can operate your Hue system on up to 10 devices.

How many Philips Hue lights can be connected on 1 bridge?

The Philips Hue Bridge ensures that all the Hue lamps in your home are connected to Wi-Fi. Unlike Bluetooth, you can use the Bridge to control up to 50 lights and accessories with the Hue app.

Can Hue lights be controlled from outside the home?

Thanks to the bridge, the Hue lights can be controlled remotely using the app, even when you're abroad. You can set fixed routines, so you never come home in the dark.

Can Philips Hue switch control multiple lights?

With the Philips Hue wireless dimmer switch, you can connect up to 10 lights to control simultaneously from a single dimmer switch.

Is there a limit on Philips Hue Bridge?

The Hue Bridge supports only 50 devices at a time, and it's easier to hit that limit than you might think. With its latest app update, Signify-owned Philips Hue now lets you have two or more Hue Bridges tied to a single Hue account, but that doesn't fix the biggest limitation of the Hue Bridge: its 50-device limit.

How many Hue extensions can you use?

With the Hue Bluetooth app, you can control your Hue smart lights in a single room of your home. Add up to 10 smart lights and control them all with just the touch of a button on your mobile device.

Can Alexa control 2 hue bridges?

As a few people who have posted you CAN get 2 hue bridges to work with Alexa. There may even be an easier way to configure but this is how I did it. -Set up my 2nd Bridge for a few rooms in my house.

How do I connect Hue lights to a different bridge?

Launch the Hue app on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Tap the Hamburger button to open the sidebar. Tap Bridge transfer under Notifications. Tap Transfer settings to begin the process.

Can you group lights with Philips Hue?

Organise your lights

Group lights into Rooms and Zones for easy access. Create Rooms for each upstairs bedroom, and then create a Zone to control the entire floor.

Can Philips Hue control other Zigbee devices?

A Philips Hue system can control other smart bulbs if they are Zigbee (not WiFi) based, but they can't control normal (dumb) bulbs without the help of a compatible smart plug or Zigbee switch. Before getting into this in detail, we'll look into how Philips Hue operates, and is normally controlled.

How do I know if my hue bridge is V1 or V2?

It's easy to tell the two bridges apart. The V1 bridge is round, while V2 is square. That's it.

Does it matter where Hue Bridge is placed?

The main thing to remember is that there is an upper limit on ZigBee's indoor range – whilst this is a quite reasonable 25m or so, you don't want to position your Hue Hub in a way where it is very far away from all your Hue lights – otherwise you will see seeing communication/range issues.

Where do you put the Philips hue bridge?

Install the Philips Hue bridge

Connect the bridge to your router or modem with the included Ethernet cable. If you have separate light bulbs in the starter pack, screw the light bulbs into existing fixtures. If you've purchased a starter pack with a different light, connect it to the power grid.

Does the Hue Bridge always need to be connected to router?

The Hue Bridge must be connected directly into your router with an Ethernet cable. The Hue Bridge does not have Wi-Fi built in.

Can you share Philips hue bridge with roommates?

The quick answer to this question is yes. Multiple users can control Philips Hue devices whether they use Bluetooth or connect via the Philips Hue Bridge.

Is there a limit on Philips Hue Bridge?

The Hue Bridge – with an advertised 50 bulb limit – actually has a hard limit of 63 lights (and 62 accessories), however you may start having performance issues above 40-45 lights and above 12 accessories. Buying a second Hue Bridge is the only real solution, even though this has some issues in itself.

What is the max distance for Hue Bridge?

For Bluetooth-powered lights, the max range is around 30 feet. If you're using the Hue Bridge, the lights will work within the range of the Wi-Fi and the ZigBee network, which can extend to 300 feet.

Can Alexa control 2 Hue Bridges?

As a few people who have posted you CAN get 2 hue bridges to work with Alexa. There may even be an easier way to configure but this is how I did it. -Set up my 2nd Bridge for a few rooms in my house.

What is the difference between Hue hub and bridge?

I believe the hub is referred to the base that controls a specific device(s) where a bridge links a device(s) to your WiFi. For example my hue lights came with a hub. The hub is hooked into my router and controls my hue lights from any where I have internet connection.

How do I know if my Hue Bridge is V1 or V2?

It's easy to tell the two bridges apart. The V1 bridge is round, while V2 is square. That's it.

Can you connect Hue Bridge to Wi-Fi extender?

In that sense, the bridge works as its own wifi router for all the lights. But there are some people who do not have the wifi routers in their homes. For those people, you could buy a wifi "extender" with an ethernet connector that would allow you to connect to your wifi wirelessly, then plug in the Hue Bridge to it.

Does Hue Bridge slow down internet?

Upgrade with the Hue Bridge

The bridge can connect and control up to 50 lights and accessories, plus it operates independently from your home's internet, so it won't slow down your network.

How many Hue lights can I connect without bridge?

Using Bluetooth instead of Hue Bridge

Because you can control up to 10 lights with the Hue Bluetooth app, it is ideal for students in a dorm room or those who live in smaller spaces, such as studio apartments. A Bluetooth setup lets you turn lights on or off, dim, and change light colors with the Hue Bluetooth app.

Do you need a Hue Bridge if you have a ZigBee hub?

These are ZigBee devices that just don't work with the Philips Hue bridge. Even though they are ZigBee devices, they're simply designed to work with their own remotes and central hubs rather than connecting to Philips Hue or other branded devices.