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Can you group multiple lights and control them at once? For example I have multiple suspension lamps in kitchen, if I put hue bulbs in them will I have to control each bulb separately?
Thank you so much ! You have just cleared up many issues for me after several days of internet searching on hubs, bridges , bulbs etc,etc ! Very grateful, well presented, great tutorial.
Impressive! I just want a kit of this hue's and was searching long time for any complete review to decide if buy it, this definitely is the most complete review/guide of use this things, absolutely great job. Greetings from Mexico! Thank you very much.
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Thanks for the comment much appreciated! Glad the video helped! I've reviewed other Philip's products check them out. It may help to give you some more ideas.
Can we get a count on how many times my man here said the word "actually?" 😂 Jokes aside, thanks for the very informative video! Major bonus points for having the courtesy to mute "ok google" and "alexa."
Now the longest day has passed, the days are going to slowly get shorter. If I'm on a late shift and the sun is setting, could I turn a light on from work?
Great Video most informative. Have been out bought a Philips Hue globe and Bridge. Will set it up asap. One question will voice commands work with the Google Home Mini ?
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Thank you for this, my first time setting up a Philips Hue today and this really helped, I used this to set it up rather than their instructions. Only difference was I have the coloured lights but it still worked a treat and was pretty similar anyway. Also worked with my Firestick straight away after following the Alexa app instructions so thank you!!! 🙏😊
if i have a hue bulb in my ceiling light does that mean the main switch on the wall needs to always be on? and is that the same for lamps they must always be switched on to work?
@@youaintasbadasyouthink thanks! I bought a couple of cheap ones off of Amazon and I'm using the light switch as usual. It doesn't seem to disconnect from the Wi-Fi whenever I switch the main switch off so I'm good lol
Nice video. I just bought the hue sync box along with the bridge and hue bars lights. My main goal is to have the lights mirror whatever that’s playing on my Xbox/tv. I have both apps and can’t get the lights to change automatically if you can please help.
If I use Smartthings and Google home, should add the hue to smartthings which is already linked to Google home or should I add it directly to Google home like you did on this video?
hola como estan... queria preguntarles si la funcion de fuera de casa de philips hue funciona unicamente con las lamparas o tambien con las tiras de led plus de philips?
There is a distance limit and not clear what it is, just configure the light close and then move to the desired location and that will be the giveaway.
Great video, thanks. Just so you know, you mention a few times in the beginning that the bridge connects to your wifi, and that's wrong. It does not have wifi. It needs to be connected to wired Ethernet.
I haven't seen anyone talking about existing light switches. I am Assuming you need to leave your existing light switches turned on for the bulb to draw power and the bridge just remotely tells the bulbs to close/open for connection as and when required?
Hi, great video, very useful, I was thinking of getting one of these. How bright can a single bulb get, would they good enough to light up a room (living room specifically)? Thanks, much appreciated.
Anyone know where to find the plastic insert for the power supply? Either I didn’t take mine out of the box when I threw it away or it didn’t come with a U.S insert adaptor for mine
My bridge keeps dropping off the wifi internet. If I’m not home I can’t reconnect. It’s very annoying because I use the smart lights for security reasons so no one thinks the house is only lived in 1/3 of a year
Do you have a custom activation sentence (instead of 'OK Google') and is that why that portion is muted? If so, can you make a tutorial on how to change it? I've read about it (using the Tasker App and whatnot), but it seemed quite complicated.
It's muted on these videos since everyone might not be using headphones. Your assistant will pick up "ok Google" if the video is playing on your TV or PC speaker.
My philips hue account can't detect my bridge in order to connect with google home(google nest mini), while in the hue apps it is detecded. Any advice please?
Geek Street I’m trying to find other options but they don’t have a HomeKit symbol on them just Alexa and google with a apple and android symbol, Phillip hue seems to be one I know that will be compatible but more expensive lol
Why I can’t control the lights with Siri when I’m out of my house ? Is there something with the cloud ? I don’t have apples home kit . Every single app has its own cloud and that happens ? Or I’m doing something wrong ? I’m talking ALWAYS controlling smart thing when im on my cellular internet not wifi
Can you please help me. I have Alexa finding two different lights from philips hue and i don't know which one i should be using.. One says extended colour light in the description, the other says Living room in the description ??? Now i know i have the extended colour lights or the brighter ones with this starter kit. But why does Alexa keep finding two and which one should i use. And how do i stop alexa from finding the none extended colour lights every now and again. ?????
What it you turn off all the lights and just turn on the ones for Philip's hue and then setup. The smart lights are probably zigbee compatible lights hence why the Philip's hue is picking it up
Ok then, the only the you could do is setup the light to come on with a timer set and really nothing else beyond that as you can't use google home or alexa. You also won't be able to remotely turn on the lights. You would be better off getting a socket with a built in timer and connect to a lamp.
Do you know by chance whether it’s possible to connect a OSRAM E27 bulb to this bridge? I also have a OSRAM plug the purpose of which i don’t understand. (I am considering to buy phillips hue instead of OSRAM gateway because of the price.)
like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, ruclips.net/user/postUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....
Why Should We Use This Bridge (Smart Hub) If in Our SmartPhone We have 'Smart Home Applications' such as 'Smart Life' or 'Amazon Alexa' or 'Google Home'…; So, I Think No Need to Buy This 'Philips Hue' as the Bridge (Smart Hub) between All of the 'Smart' Things ('Smart' Devices) in A Whole House, It is A Waste of Money Guys……?? 🤔
I can do literally everything without this hub and I just bought it for 50+ dollars 🤦🏾 no reason what so ever to even buy one of these thing's I don't get why these are sold. Guess I'll have to dig deep or something
Hub can store automations, let’s you configure accessories (since the proper Hue system uses Zigbee), let’s you sync lights with your computer, adds HomeKit compatibility, out of home control with Hue app, etc.
One huege nightmare! Yes installing is nog the problem but don't be a digital nono: tour router nerds resetting and try to reset Hue............ Up the Creek not in the dark . To much to complex to litle simple easy useable en extremely expensive
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One of the best how-to videos, I am so glad I found this one. All of the other videos I was watching were lacking in detail
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Can you group multiple lights and control them at once? For example I have multiple suspension lamps in kitchen, if I put hue bulbs in them will I have to control each bulb separately?
Yes you can group lights together.
Thank you so much ! You have just cleared up many issues for me after several days of internet searching on hubs, bridges , bulbs etc,etc ! Very grateful, well presented, great tutorial.
Great informative video, give me a far better understanding of the bridge pros and cons
Terrific video. I really appreciate the muting of the command words for Google and Alexa, that's something more people should do
As usual your video is a lifesaver. Thank you for doing this.
You're welcome!
I didn't need this info but watched it because this was really well made tutorial video
Thanks for the comment much appreciated!
Thank you so much mate. You made it easy likeable.
I like this how to video it has good detail thanks
Impressive! I just want a kit of this hue's and was searching long time for any complete review to decide if buy it, this definitely is the most complete review/guide of use this things, absolutely great job. Greetings from Mexico! Thank you very much.
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🍷My friend, thank you so much for such a wonderfully helpful video. I was stumped and now everything works great. Thanks again and take care. 👍🏻
Thanks so much for this upload - exactly what I was trying to find out about, useful tips as well as informative alternatives - much appreciated!
Thanks for the comment much appreciated! Glad the video helped! I've reviewed other Philip's products check them out. It may help to give you some more ideas.
Thanks for this :) Just asked my hubby if I can have the phillips hue lighting etc for my 34th birthday coming up ;) Yay!!
Thanks for the comment much appreciated.
Anyone else getting a Korg (Avengers) vibe from this guy's voice? :) Great and informative video!
Excellent job explaining. I have had my Hue for about a year but have not used all of the capabilities. I will experiment at home this MLK weekend.
Thanks for the comment much appreciated!
Can we get a count on how many times my man here said the word "actually?" 😂
Jokes aside, thanks for the very informative video! Major bonus points for having the courtesy to mute "ok google" and "alexa."
I'm gonna start a actually counter in the video what do you actually think?
🤣😂🤣
Thanks for the comment!
Now the longest day has passed, the days are going to slowly get shorter. If I'm on a late shift and the sun is setting, could I turn a light on from work?
Yes!
Do I need the Hue Hub to sync the bulbs with music/movies and the PC app or a Zigbee Hub like the Echo 4 would do the trick?
Excellent 👍
Awesome video 😲😲
Thanks!
Fantastic video! Nice, clear and in British too!! this has made me make up my mind to purchase this system. Many thanks
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Great Video most informative. Have been out bought a Philips Hue globe and Bridge. Will set it up asap. One question will voice commands work with the Google Home Mini ?
Thanks for the comment much appreciated. If you watch from 13:56 I show how to setup with the Google home Mini, hope that helps. Don't forget to like and subscribe it makes these videos possible.
Thanks I bought the Bridge & Hue Globe. I have installed it all lol. After a couple of failed attempts I got it all connected Thanks.
have you had any down sides or failures since as its near end of year
Thank you for this, my first time setting up a Philips Hue today and this really helped, I used this to set it up rather than their instructions. Only difference was I have the coloured lights but it still worked a treat and was pretty similar anyway. Also worked with my Firestick straight away after following the Alexa app instructions so thank you!!! 🙏😊
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if i have a hue bulb in my ceiling light does that mean the main switch on the wall needs to always be on? and is that the same for lamps they must always be switched on to work?
Yes in order for there to be power to the bulb, Personally I use the light switch as usual, and only configure the app for colours
@@youaintasbadasyouthink thanks! I bought a couple of cheap ones off of Amazon and I'm using the light switch as usual. It doesn't seem to disconnect from the Wi-Fi whenever I switch the main switch off so I'm good lol
So detailed, helped a lot. Thanks
Glad it helped
Very informative and very accurate video tutorial edit👍
Thanks much appreciated!
Nice video. I just bought the hue sync box along with the bridge and hue bars lights. My main goal is to have the lights mirror whatever that’s playing on my Xbox/tv. I have both apps and can’t get the lights to change automatically if you can please help.
Good explanation
Thanks much appreciated!
If I use Smartthings and Google home, should add the hue to smartthings which is already linked to Google home or should I add it directly to Google home like you did on this video?
hola como estan... queria preguntarles si la funcion de fuera de casa de philips hue funciona unicamente con las lamparas o tambien con las tiras de led plus de philips?
Very helpful. Thank you!
Hi, How do I know if I need a second bridge? is there a distance that limits them or is just number of lights?
There is a distance limit and not clear what it is, just configure the light close and then move to the desired location and that will be the giveaway.
Also the lamps are little gateways for the Singnal so you can bridge it by adding lights
When I turn on my Philips hue lights they instantly turn on
Great!
Good and instructive video, thanks a lot, greetings from Belgium...
Thanks for the comment much appreciated.
what kind of app do i have to use if i want to control phillips hue on my mac
The third light does light up
Great video, thanks. Just so you know, you mention a few times in the beginning that the bridge connects to your wifi, and that's wrong. It does not have wifi. It needs to be connected to wired Ethernet.
Thanks for the comment I didn't realise I said that. Thanks for highlighting.
Great video !!!!
If i have an echo dot 3,do I still need to connect the bridge to my router?
And if no,can I use the app or do i need the connection for that
Have they gotten rid of the bulb in this video bc I cannot find this shape on the website.
Check the Amazon links in the description
I haven't seen anyone talking about existing light switches. I am Assuming you need to leave your existing light switches turned on for the bulb to draw power and the bridge just remotely tells the bulbs to close/open for connection as and when required?
Yes that's correct
Hi, great video, very useful, I was thinking of getting one of these.
How bright can a single bulb get, would they good enough to light up a room (living room specifically)?
Thanks, much appreciated.
Thanks for the comment much appreciated, yes it should be bright enough to light up a room.
How long did it take you guys to find the bridge? On my end, it can’t seem to find the bridge. So frustrating 😫😢
Anyone know where to find the plastic insert for the power supply? Either I didn’t take mine out of the box when I threw it away or it didn’t come with a U.S insert adaptor for mine
great price easy to set up.
Do you HAVE to connect to Ethernet?
Yes you have to connect the ethernet cable.
Hey! How long does the bridge usually take at first start up to get all 3 lights on?
I think 30sec to a 1min!?
My bridge keeps dropping off the wifi internet. If I’m not home I can’t reconnect. It’s very annoying because I use the smart lights for security reasons so no one thinks the house is only lived in 1/3 of a year
Do you have a custom activation sentence (instead of 'OK Google') and is that why that portion is muted? If so, can you make a tutorial on how to change it? I've read about it (using the Tasker App and whatnot), but it seemed quite complicated.
It's muted on these videos since everyone might not be using headphones. Your assistant will pick up "ok Google" if the video is playing on your TV or PC speaker.
Hello,
So I can run 2 globes without having any sort of home assistant and can just use the app?
MrKurtis88 Yes
Yes definitely!
Yes, but you need the home bridge.
Can I have the hub in my basement and have it connected two levels below the lights?
With the bridge and lights, do you also have to have the hue switches or can it work with the standard on/off switch?
No you don't have to have the hue switches to work, but just remember if you switch off the switch you won't be able to control the light remotely.
Can replace these bulbs on my existing ceiling or is hue only for lamps. Thank you
Yes you should be able to do that.
Probably won't work on a pre-existing dimmer, apart from that it's good to go for any lamp with the same socket.
Yes that's probably true, I've just order a philips dimmer and that's how you would control to dim outside of the app
Wow ! Best video ever thnx so much
Thanks for the comment much appreciated.
Does the bridge have to be in the same room as the smart devices and google nest?
No they dont have to be in the same room.
Great instructions thank you
Your welcome, thanks for the comment!
Do you need the starter kit for Philips hue or can you buy separately Because i only want the hub and the plays
Sorry not sure what you mean by the plays?!
Does the hue bridge have to be kept plugged into router?
Yes
good video helped me alot
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Can I connect my non-smart lights with HUE? can I use some sort of receiver to make my chandelier light connected to HUE?
No you can't do that you would need to get a smart light switch....hue doesn't do them. I've videos on these types of light switches.
I dont have a ruter. I have Wifi from the building I live in. Then how do I conect the Hue?
Wait so how do you use the lights when your internet crashes?
can i get away with just buying the bulb, or do i have to buy the Philips router thing?
No you need the hub too if you want the smart functionality.
My philips hue account can't detect my bridge in order to connect with google home(google nest mini), while in the hue apps it is detecded. Any advice please?
Can I control 2bedroom lights at the same time?
Yes that is possible.
Is there any kind of subscriptions when you sign up an account? Just asking before I make a purchase, thanks
No additional cost or subscription.
Geek Street thanks!
@@LeeRoyJuniour you're welcome, keep in mind there are other options too.
Geek Street I’m trying to find other options but they don’t have a HomeKit symbol on them just Alexa and google with a apple and android symbol, Phillip hue seems to be one I know that will be compatible but more expensive lol
@@LeeRoyJuniour try yeelight
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Why I can’t control the lights with Siri when I’m out of my house ? Is there something with the cloud ? I don’t have apples home kit . Every single app has its own cloud and that happens ? Or I’m doing something wrong ? I’m talking ALWAYS controlling smart thing when im on my cellular internet not wifi
Does it need to be connected to the Ethernet or can I do it wirelessly
It has to be connected to ethernet.
@@GeekStreet not right! Without a password in the router you can connect over WiFi
@@thomaskr.6026 the Philips Hue does not have WiFi built in so it can only be connected via Ethernet.
I got lights from Philips and i was wondering why the philps app wasn’t working
If I have an Amazon Echo and a Philips hue Bulb, can I control the bulb with Alexa without the bridge?
Only if you buy the echo with the built in smart hub.
@Axel Baumann no with the Google home you'll need the Philips Hue Bridge.
Could someone send a link to the screw adapter he used for the lightbulb ?
Does anyone know if I put my bridge on the ground floor can I set up bulbs on the 3rd floor without any issues?
In theory it should work.
@@GeekStreet I feel like a “but” was about to be used?
@@XxxjoeyrulesxxX each home is different, things getting in the way can impact range walls beams etc. Works for me over 3 floors if that helps.
Can you please help me. I have Alexa finding two different lights from philips hue and i don't know which one i should be using..
One says extended colour light in the description, the other says Living room in the description ???
Now i know i have the extended colour lights or the brighter ones with this starter kit. But why does Alexa keep finding two and which one should i use. And how do i stop alexa from finding the none extended colour lights every now and again. ?????
What it you turn off all the lights and just turn on the ones for Philip's hue and then setup. The smart lights are probably zigbee compatible lights hence why the Philip's hue is picking it up
Do u need the bridge?
Do I need to have bridge if I will connect Alexa with hue Philip light??
The bridge is required for the bulbs to work
Hello bthere how many user can use this like me or my girlfriend can use this is it multi user?
Yes it can support multiple users.
has anyone had trouble with the app finding the light bulb?? i've tried moving the lamp closer..
The wifi router and the bridge have to be on the same network.
2:20 What's this "roota" thing?
I think it's the router. English speaking?
Great review 👍
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Great video but what is with the grandpa typing? 😂
hi, how about i set up it at my office and then transfer the bridge to my home as my house not have LAN connection. it it possible?
So you don't have internet in your home?
I still use my phone internet
Ok then, the only the you could do is setup the light to come on with a timer set and really nothing else beyond that as you can't use google home or alexa. You also won't be able to remotely turn on the lights. You would be better off getting a socket with a built in timer and connect to a lamp.
@@GeekStreet ok thank you
If I’m just setting this up in my room where there is no router, will this still work?
You need to connect the ethernet from the router to the hub otherwise it won't work.
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Thanks much appreciated!
Do you know by chance whether it’s possible to connect a OSRAM E27 bulb to this bridge? I also have a OSRAM plug the purpose of which i don’t understand. (I am considering to buy phillips hue instead of OSRAM gateway because of the price.)
My update keeps failing idk why
Thanks for removing "Okay Google"
You're welcome!
like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, ruclips.net/user/postUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....
What if my wifi is wireless?
You would have to get a wifi extender that with a ethernet port and connect via that.
Nobody explains really what " create your scene means" exactly
My light still doesn’t work
You don’t need a bridge to use the bulb
Yes that's right.
You do, if the bulb is not bluetooth enabled.
Why Should We Use This Bridge (Smart Hub) If in Our SmartPhone We have 'Smart Home Applications' such as 'Smart Life' or 'Amazon Alexa' or 'Google Home'…; So, I Think No Need to Buy This 'Philips Hue' as the Bridge (Smart Hub) between All of the 'Smart' Things ('Smart' Devices) in A Whole House, It is A Waste of Money Guys……?? 🤔
I can do literally everything without this hub and I just bought it for 50+ dollars 🤦🏾 no reason what so ever to even buy one of these thing's I don't get why these are sold. Guess I'll have to dig deep or something
Hub can store automations, let’s you configure accessories (since the proper Hue system uses Zigbee), let’s you sync lights with your computer, adds HomeKit compatibility, out of home control with Hue app, etc.
Thanks I wont be buying. I use a mifi no ethernet. If the hub wont work wireless then no thanks so 1990s
But is it actually actual? :P
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One huege nightmare! Yes installing is nog the problem but don't be a digital nono: tour router nerds resetting and try to reset Hue............ Up the Creek not in the dark . To much to complex to litle simple easy useable en extremely expensive
Wonder Why this is not Even POE lol .