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How to set up a Hue smart plug

All Hue products follow the same easy QR code setup, so you can scan and set up all your Hue devices at the same time.

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1. Do you have more than one Hue device to add?
Keep them all together! You’ll scan all of their QR codes during the same step.

2. Do you have the Hue app?
Download it in your phone’s app store.

 

Connect with a Bridge

Hue smart plug setup instructions

Your Bridge should be connected and added to your Hue app. 

Haven’t done that yet? Learn how to set up the Bridge.

 

1. Open the Hue app.

2. On your Home tab, tap the three dots (…) icon. Then, tap Add devices

Two smartphones display a smart lighting app interface showing scene selection, light controls, and a menu with add device, edit, and delete options.

Note: You can also open the Settings tab, and then tap Devices. Tap the blue plus (+) icon in the top right corner.

Two smartphones display a smart home app’s Settings and Devices screens, showing options for accounts, bridges, sensors, and device groups.

3. Scan the QR code
    If you have more Hue devices to add, scan them now. Once they’ve been successfully scanned, tap Next

Note: If your product doesn’t have a QR code, tap No QR code to add it by searching or using its serial number.

A smartphone screen showing a smart plug being scanned in an app, with buttons labeled ""Hue smart plug,"" ""I need help,"" and ""Next.""

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Once the smart plug has been added, you’ll able to customize its settings, such as the light it controls and what happens when it’s triggered.

Connect without a Bridge

Bluetooth setup instructions

1. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device.

Two smartphones display the control center with Bluetooth enabled and the Hue app settings showing all permissions toggled on.

2. Open the Hue app.

A smartphone screen displays a Bluetooth icon and a prompt reading ""Grant access to Bluetooth"" with instructions and a green circle button.

3. Open the Settings tab, and then tap Devices. Tap the blue plus (+) icon in the top right corner.

Mobile app interface showing a list of smart devices: smart plug, gradient lightstrip, and table lamp, with a plus button to add devices.

4. Scan the QR code. 
    If you have more Hue devices to add, scan them now. Once they’ve been successfully scanned, tap Next.

A smartphone displays a QR code scanning interface with a smart plug shown, ""Hue smart plug"" label, and ""Next"" and ""I need help"" buttons.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Once the smart plug has been added, you’ll able to customize its settings, such as the light it controls and what happens when it’s triggered.

Need help?

Browse our FAQ or contact Support. 

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*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and color ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness