Question 1

What are Friends of Hue?

Accepted Answer

Friends of Hue is a collection of switches from third-party brands that work seamlessly with the Philips Hue ecosystem. They offer the same configuration options as Philips Hue products, and they receive the same updates.

Question 2

Where can I find information about Philips Hue for developers?

Accepted Answer

All information about our development program can be found at this website.

Question 3

What is Matter? Where can I find more information?

Accepted Answer

Matter creates a simplified connected experience between Philips Hue and other smart home products. It offers easier interoperability between supported smart devices in a reliable and secure manner. It is a seal of approval that devices will work seamlessly together today and in the future.

To find more information on Matter, please visit our [website].

Question 4

I control my Philips Hue smart lighting setup with Bluetooth and smart accessories. Will I be able to use Matter?

Accepted Answer

At this time, Matter does not support devices that are only controlled by Bluetooth. Matter over Thread is automatically enabled for Philips Hue lights with the Matter badge. You can also enable Matter by adding a Bridge to your setup.

Question 5

Do I need to have a certain operating system on my mobile device to use Matter?

Accepted Answer

All Android operating systems that support the Philips Hue app will also support Matter. Without a Hue Bridge, you'll need a hub (i.e., a Thread border router) to control the lights directly over Matter.

Apple users need at least iOS 16 or higher. Users with iOS 18 or higher will not require a home hub to pair Matter-enabled accessories.

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Matter

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