Philips Hue continues to be active in terms of software development. Just over a week after the last firmware update for the Hue Bridge and Hue Bridge Pro, the next update is already here. For the Hue Bridge, the update is from version 1976081000 to version 1976124000. For the Hue Bridge Pro, the update is from version 2071258020 to version 2071280000.
Philips Hue launched the Hue Slim recessed light just under two years ago. Available in two different sizes, the product now appears to be disappearing from the market again. Philips Hue has drastically reduced prices in its online store. This applies not only to Germany but also to other European countries.
Some time ago, Philips Hue added a search function to the home screen of its app. Using a magnifying glass icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, you can quickly search for lights, rooms, or scenes. This small icon has since evolved into the Hue AI Assistant, but personally, I hardly ever use it either.
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With its new TVs for the 2026 model year, Philips TV is turning a new page. Instead of Ambilight+Hue, the company will now focus on AmbiScape—a feature that, for the first time, combines the familiar Ambilight with Matter-compatible lighting from various manufacturers. The approach sounds exciting, but it’s also a direct result of old conflicts.
I’ve received a few more emails from you over the past few days. There’s yet another new software update for the Philips Hue hub. Since March 12, version 2071258020 has been rolling out for the Hue Bridge Pro and version 1976081000 for the “old” Hue Bridge. Unfortunately, I can’t tell you exactly what’s changed in the new version.
The Hue Outdoor Sale has just ended, and the next discount promotion is already on the horizon. Philips Hue’s spring deals have kicked off, and there are some serious savings to be had—especially since the new products are included. The promotion has launched worldwide and is available in nearly every country.
The somewhat strange events surrounding Philips Hue are entering the next round. After it was noticed yesterday that Philips Hue had removed the Apple Home announcement from January from its website, there is now another “interesting” change. In the eurozone, the price of the Hue Bridge Pro has been increased to €99.99.
During its major presentation in Berlin in September, Philips Hue announced its intention to integrate its Hue Secure cameras and video doorbell into Apple Home. At the beginning of the year, the company was more specific and announced that the feature would be available in the first quarter of 2026. There is still a little time left until the end of March, but there is an unpleasant surprise concerning the Apple Home integration.
Yesterday, I made my way to Frankfurt. It’s not necessarily the trade fair that’s at the top of my list, as I prefer devices that are easy to install with a plug. However, I had some interesting appointments at the fair and also stopped by Signify, the manufacturer of Philips Hue.
Philips Hue has just released version 5.62.0 of its in-house app in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. I couldn’t see any major new features; it seems that only the function described in the update description has been added. “You can now set the orientation of your Gradient lights.
