How to Connect Hue Bridge to WiFi

Today, Mytour will guide you through the process of setting up the Philips Hue Bridge, a device that powers your smart home lighting system. Philips offers a variety of smart bulbs that fit into all standard light sockets. Once you connect the Hue Bridge directly to your internet router, you can wirelessly control your Hue smart lights at home using the Philips Hue app on your mobile device or computer.

Install any Philips Hue bulb into an existing light fixture. To ensure the smoothest connection between your Philips Hue light bulbs and the Hue Bridge, it is recommended to install the bulbs before setting up the Hue Bridge. Philips Hue smart bulbs are designed to be compatible with standard A19 and E12 light sockets.

Ensure the light switch for the Hue bulbs is turned on. The Hue smart bulbs will automatically power on when correctly installed, powered up, and ready to connect.

Plug in the Hue Bridge. Use the AC adapter to plug the Hue Bridge's power cable into any available power socket near your wireless router.

Connect the Bridge to the wireless router. The Hue Bridge connects to any available Ethernet port on your wireless router using an Ethernet cable. Simply plug the included Ethernet cable into the Bridge and the other end into an empty Ethernet port on your router. Once all four lights on the Bridge light up, it indicates that the device is ready to be set up.

• The Hue Bridge does not have built-in Wi-Fi.

Tap the search bar and enter philips hue. The search bar is located at the top of the screen. When you type, suggested apps will appear below the search bar. Tap on the Philips Hue app once it appears.

• On iPhone, you can first tap the 'Search' tab and then tap the search bar at the top.

Tap the GET or Install button next to the Philips Hue app. This app features the word 'Hue' in colorful letters above the Philips logo. There are some third-party Philips Hue apps, so make sure you're downloading the official Philips Hue app. Wait a few moments for the app to begin installing.

Open the Philips Hue app. You can tap the "Open" button from the app store if you just finished installing it, or you can tap the app icon from your home screen. It's the app with the word "Hue" in multiple colors above the Philips logo.

Tap the Set up button. This orange button will appear once the app detects the Hue Bridge on the wireless network.

Tap the Push-link button. This button, located within the app, resembles the Bridge device.

Tap the Accept button. This yellow button appears at the bottom of the screen. This action signifies that you agree to the application's Terms and Conditions. You can tap the underlined "terms and conditions" text to read them.

Tap the Update button. After the Bridge is detected, the app may require an update. Tap the Update button to install the latest firmware for the Bridge.

Tap the Done button. Once the Bridge update is complete, tap Done to proceed.

Tap the Pair Bridge button (iPhone only). This green or yellow button appears at the bottom of the screen. The smart home setup process will begin.

Scan the code on the Bridge (iPhone only). This code is located within a frame at the bottom of the device. Point your phone at the code so that it appears in the camera view. Your phone will automatically scan the code.

• You can also tap Enter manually to input the code manually.

Tap on Search to begin the search. This yellow or green button is located at the bottom of the screen. The process will take a few minutes, and once completed, the number of detected bulbs will be displayed at the top of the screen.

• If the app does not find all the bulbs, tap the "+" symbol again, choose "＋ Add serial number," and manually enter the details.

Tap on i to rename the bulb (optional). After the bulbs are detected, the system will display them on the screen. You can tap the "i" button next to any bulb and enter a name in the text field at the top.

Tap on Next or tap the arrow symbol. Once all the bulbs have been added, tap on "Next" in the top right corner.

Enter a name for the room. Use the text box at the top of the screen to give the room a name. You can use general names such as "Living Room" or "Bedroom".

Tap on the dropdown menu for room type. This menu is located beneath the name you just assigned to the room. A page will open, allowing you to select the type of room.

Select the room type. There are several room types to choose from, such as living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom, and more. Review the lights associated with that room. Tick the checkboxes next to the lights you want to associate with this room. Uncheck any lights you don't want to link to this particular room setup.

Click on New to add a room. If you'd like to create a new room, tap New at the top of the screen to start adding a room.

Tap on Let's Go to begin. This button is located at the bottom of the screen. Now that you’ve set up all the lights and rooms in your home, you're ready to proceed.

Open the Philips Hue app. The app is white with the word "hue" in multiple colors. You can launch it by tapping the app icon either on the home screen or in the app menu.

Tap the switch next to the room you want to turn the lights on or off. This button is located to the right of the room name in the Philips Hue app. All the lights in that room will either turn on or off.

Use the slider below the room to adjust the brightness. You can modify the brightness of all lights in the room by tapping and dragging the slider beneath the room's name.

Tap on the room to view all the lights inside. A list of all the lights in that room will appear, each with its own control button.

Tap the switch next to a light to turn it on/off. You'll be able to control each light individually within the room.

Use the slider beneath the light to adjust the brightness. You can change the brightness of each light individually.

Tap on a light to select it. If you'd like to change the light's color, tap on the light to select it.

Adjust the white light tone. You can modify the tone of white lights with options such as pure white, cool white, or warm white. On Android, tap the list icon to access the white light selector. On iPhone, tap the 'Whites' icon. Then, choose the white tone you'd like to apply to the light.

• This feature requires a color-changing bulb to be used.

Change the light's color. To change the color of a light, tap on the light listed in the room and then select the rainbow icon. After that, tap the color you want to assign to the light.

Select a scene for your light. You can choose from preset color palettes or scenes. To pick a scene, select the light, then tap the artist palette icon on Android or the "Scenes" icon on iPhone. Tap a scene to apply it to the light.

• You can download the Philips Hue Bluetooth app and control your lights via Bluetooth without needing a bridge.
• If you have smart speakers like Amazon Echo or Google Home, add the bulbs to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app. This will allow you to control the lights with your voice.