Smart home products connect to the internet, allowing you to control them remotely from anywhere with an internet connection. Philips Hue offers lights, fixtures, cameras, accessories, and more that connect to the Bridge, our smart home hub, and are controlled by the Hue app.

When it comes to controlling Philips Hue lights, there are two options: using a Bridge or Bluetooth.

With a Bridge, you get out of home control, which means you can control your lights from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. You can also add up to 50 lights and accessories, add outdoor lighting, and create automations.

With Bluetooth, you can control up to 10 lights in a single room. You can create a single automation (called a routine), but it will only occur once.

Even if you have Philips Hue bulbs or lights that you're using with Bluetooth, you can always switch to a Bridge — they'll all still work.

You can control Philips Hue lights multiple ways — that's one of the reasons they're so smart!

The Philips Hue app: You can set up and control your lights in the app, where you can turn them on and off, dim or brighten the room, group lights into Rooms and Zones, set up automations, and more.

Voice: You can also control your lights with your voice when you connect Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Home & Siri. Go to Settings > Voice assistants to set it up.

Smart accessories: Adding Philips Hue smart accessories, such as the Tap dial switch or the smart button, to your setup gives you even more control over your lights. Cycle through your favorite scenes, use each accessory as a remote control from anywhere in the house, or even get the best light for each time of the day with the press of a button — get as creative as you like!

To add a device to your Bridge, make sure your Hue app is updated to the latest version and follow these steps:

1. Gather the devices you want to add and find the QR codes located on them.
2. In the Home tab, tap the three-dots (...) icon.
3. Tap Add devices and follow the on-screen instructions to scan the QR codes and add the devices to your Bridge.

To control your lights while away from home, you'll need a Bridge and a Philips Hue account. Make sure that your Bridge is connected and powered on, and that you're signed in to your account.

To see if you're signed in to your account, go to Settings > Account. No account? Create one for free!

Philips Hue offers a variety of smart home products to control your lights, such as dimmer switches, smart buttons, dial switches, and motion sensors.

Yes, but you can only control one Bridge at a time. To switch between two systems, go to Settings > My Hue system and select the Bridge you want to control. To switch even faster, long-press the Home tab's icon!