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How to set up a Hue Secure contact sensor

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

Secure contact sensor 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

Hue app displaying the Home tab with indicator over three-dots icon, Hue app displaying three-dots menu with indicator over 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 Secure contact sensor to. 

Two smartphones display a smart home app interface for adding devices and selecting rooms such as Living Room, Gaming room, and Lounge.

4. 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.

Two smartphone screens showing an app interface for adding and scanning QR codes of smart home devices, including contact sensors.

5. Tap the sensor you want to add.
     If you have multiple sensors, they’ll show up in the screen.
        

A smartphone screen displays a setup interface for a secure contact sensor with ""Skip"" and ""Next"" buttons at the bottom.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
    The app will walk you through the final steps to set up and customize your sensor.
        

A smartphone screen displays a contact sensor setup with the message ""Success! Contact sensor connected"" and a green check mark.

Need help?

Browse our FAQ or contact Support. 

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