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.
How to set up a Hue lamp with a dimmer switch or smart button
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1. Don’t install the lights yet.
You’ll need to scan their QR codes, so keep them within easy reach.
2. 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.
3. Do you have the Hue app?
Download it in your phone’s app store.
Connect with a Bridge
Lamp and switch 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
Note: You can also open the Settings tab, and then tap Devices. Tap the blue plus (+) icon in the top right corner.
3. Choose a Room to add the light to.
4. Scan the QR code.
You’ll scan both the light and the switch or button. If you have more Hue devices to add, scan them too. Once your devices have 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.
5. Install and power on your lights, and then tap Next.
Tap Next to see the lights in the Room you selected. Then tap Done to return to the Home tab, or tap Add more devices to add more Hue products to your system.
Connect without a Bridge
Bluetooth setup instructions
1. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device.
2. Open the Hue app.
3. Open the Settings tab, and then tap Devices. Tap the blue plus (+) icon in the top right corner.
4. Scan the QR code.
If you have more Hue devices to add, you’ll scan and set them up one at a time.
Note: If your product doesn’t have a QR code, tap No QR code to add it by searching or using its serial number.
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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.
