How Do I Connect My Hue V1 Bridge?

Does Philips Hue Bridge v1 still work?

The company has announced that starting in April 2020, they will be discontinuing support for the first-gen Hue Bridge.After April 2020 no software updates will be made available for the Hue Bridge v1 and compatibility with our online services will be terminated at that time.

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. You don’t have to look for any model numbers or dig through a hidden settings menu in the app.

How do I know if I have a hue bridge v1?

It’s easy to tell if you’ve got the v1 Bridge or not: the original model (the one that’s losing internet support) is circular shaped one, while the v2 model is rectangular one.

How do I update my hue bridge v1?

Enable automatic updates for your Philips Hue system in the Hue app (Settings > Software update > Automatic update). Bridge V1 is the round-shaped Hue Bridge. This Hue Bridge is no longer updated.

How do I reset my Hue V1 Bridge?

1 Factory Reset
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.

How do I connect Hue lights to new bridge?

Using Lamp Finder

1. When you run the app, it’ll search for your Bridge on the network and ask you to push the button on the bridge, allowing it to access the Hue API and enable Touchlink.
2. Voila! After a few resets and pairing with serial numbers, all my Hue bulbs were connected up to my new Bridge!

How do I change my Hue Bridge from v1 to v2?

Do not unplug your old bridge.
Open your app and go to the settings screen where you have the option to add a new bridge (make sure you’re on the same wifi as your bridge). Click on the + sign and your app will begin looking for a new bridge. Once it finds it, it will realize that you have 2 bridges.

Does Philips Hue bridge work without Internet?

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.

How many versions of Hue Bridge are there?

There are two versions of the Hue Bridge, the 1st generation and the 2nd generation. The 1st gen bridge works the same as the 2nd gen with the exception of Apple HomeKit.

How do I know which hue bridge 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.

What is the difference between the hue bridge and hub?

The Biggest Difference Is the Bridge
The Hue Bridge is the Philips Hue hub, the central point that the Hue bulbs connect to. With the introduction of the 2nd-generation Hue Bridge, the device received an all-new design, as well as support for Apple’s HomeKit smarthome platform.

How do I reset my hue bulb?

With the light in question powered on, hold the Dimmer Switch close to it and hold down the On and Off buttons together for 10 seconds or so. When the light blinks and then stops blinking, the bulb is reset.

Can I connect Philips hue bridge to WiFi?

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.

How do I force Hue Bridge to update?

Unplug the Hue bridge power adapter from the mains socket for 10s, then plug it in and wait at least 30 minutes before going to ‘software update’ to try again. Note: Make sure that you’ve powered on any lights that are unreachable, or that you remove these if they are no longer in use.

How do I update my Hue Bridge firmware?

Update your Hue system with the Philips Hue app
You can update your system in 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.

Why is my hue bridge blinking?

A blinking ‘Router’ LED on the Bridge means that the ethernet link has been detected and that the Bridge is awaiting DHCP IP address assignment from the router.If the lights on the port do not light up when connecting a cable to it, the port is probably disabled and needs to be enabled in the router settings.

How do I connect my hue bridge to HomeKit?

How to set up Philips Hue with Apple HomeKit

1. Open the Philips Hue app and navigate to Settings > HomeKit & Siri.
2. Tap Pair Bridge.
3. Name your home and tap Create home.
4. When the app opens your camera, scan the ID on the bottom of your Hue Bridge.
5. Your lights will appear in a default room the Home app.

How do you pair Hue lights?

To get started with Philips Hue, you plug in the Hue Bridge and connect it to your router via an Ethernet cable. Then you’ll screw in your Hue bulbs or turn on your Hue fixtures. Download the Philips Hue app to your Android or iOS device and open it up — it’ll walk you through the rest of the setup process.

What happened to Philips Hue?

Since June 2019, all Philips hue bulbs are available with Bluetooth. With the addition of Bluetooth, a Philips Hue Bridge is no longer necessary. The Bluetooth lamps can be directly operated with the special Philips Hue Bluetooth app.

How long do Hue lights take to update?

The bulbs will usually update within 1-6 hours. However, in some cases, the bulbs may take up to 12 hours to update. If the bulbs have not been updated after 12 hours, please check to see if your internet connection is working properly.