Question 1

What do the LED indicators on the Bridge mean?

Accepted Answer

The LED indicators on your Bridge represent different things:

Power indicator (left): The power adapter is connected.

Network indicator (middle): The Bridge is successfully connected to your router's network.

Philips Hue Portal indicator (right): The Bridge is successfully connected to the internet.

Zigbee indicator (blue ring around the button): Zigbee communication is up and running.

Question 2

What does the "Restore factory settings" button on the back of the Bridge do?

Accepted Answer

Pressing and holding the "Restore factory settings button" on the back of your Bridge returns it to its factory settings, which means all previous preferences and configurations — your scenes, automations, widgets, and Room/Zone configurations — will be deleted. Additionally, bulbs and lights, which had been previously found via the automatic Search function, may now require that you manually input their serial numbers to reconnect them. It is strongly advised that you only return your Bridge to its factory settings if a Philips Hue customer support agent has advised you to do so.

Question 3

What does the Philips Hue Bridge do?

Accepted Answer

The Bridge is both the heart and brains of the Philips Hue smart lighting system, unlocking the full suite of smart lighting features. It lets you control your lights from anywhere in the world via the Philips Hue app, create recurring automations, extend your smart lighting to your outdoor spaces, experience surround lighting, add and configure accessories, and use any voice assistant you like.

Question 4

What is the benefit of the Philips Hue Bridge compared to Bluetooth?

Accepted Answer

The Philips Hue Bridge unlocks the full suite of smart lighting features. With a Bridge, you can add up to 50 lights throughout your entire home — with Bluetooth, you can add up to 10. It lets you control your lights from anywhere in the world via the Philips Hue app, create recurring automations, extend your smart lighting to your outdoor spaces, experience surround lighting, add and configure accessories, and use any voice assistant you like.

Question 5

Can I control multiple Bridges with the Philips Hue app?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you can only control one Bridge at a time. To switch between two systems, go to Settings > My Hue system and select the Bridge you want to control. To switch even faster, long-press the Home tab's icon!

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FAQ list

What do the LED indicators on the Bridge mean?

What does the "Restore factory settings" button on the back of the Bridge do?

What does the Philips Hue Bridge do?

What is the benefit of the Philips Hue Bridge compared to Bluetooth?

Can I control multiple Bridges with the Philips Hue app?