Matter update for Philips Hue Bridge
Matter and Thread are the 2026 standard for cross-ecosystem smart home gear. Here's how Philips Hue Bridge fits in.
The Philips Hue Bridge is the central Zigbee hub for the Hue ecosystem, supporting up to 50 bulbs and accessories over a local Ethernet connection to your router. It enables local control without cloud dependency and supports HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter. Essential for any Hue lighting setup.
Philips Hue Bridge supports Matter / Thread.
You can use it with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and other Matter-compatible ecosystems. Check the manufacturer app for a firmware update if it didn't ship with Matter.
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