Create a comprehensive home automation system using the Hue Stand-Alone Bridge from Philips. The bridge can support up to 50 Hue lights and up to 12 Hue accessories, enabling you to extend the system into every room of your home. The bridge is compatible with all Philips Hue lights, allowing you to choose from a wide range of lighting options, such as standard light bulbs, accent lights, and lightstrips. Each Hue device connects to the system using the ZigBee protocol, for fast connectivity that does not interfere with your Wi-Fi.

Once you have set up your Stand-Alone Bridge, lights, and accessories, download the Hue mobile application for remote control of the system. The app is compatible with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, allowing you to turn your lights on and off from anywhere in the world. Using the app, you can also program your devices to turn on and off based on customized schedules. Additionally, the bridge is compatible with Apple HomeKit for hands-free management of your system using the Siri feature. The Bridge is desktop and wall mountable, and its compact design offers inconspicuous placement in your home.

Hue Bridge & Lightstrip Plus Base V4 Kit    Bridge Supports up to 50 Bulbs    2000 to 6500K Color Temperature    Up to 16 Million Colors    25,000-Hour Lifespan    Bend, Shape & Cut for a Customized Fit    Instant control via Bluetooth    Hue Bluetooth App for iOS & Android    Works with Alexa & Google Assistant    Requires Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus

Use the Hue Bridge to set up a full Philips Hue system. The bridge enables you to control all of your Hue devices using the Hue app.

The bridge is compatible with all of the Hue lights, and it can support up to 50 lights at once.

The bridge is also compatible with all of the Philips Hue accessories, and you can connect up to 12 Hue accessories to the system.

The Hue Bridge uses the ZigBee protocol for connectivity that will not slow down or interfere with your Wi-Fi.

Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit are digital ecosystems that enable you to interact with and control compatible devices simply by using your voice. Additionally, app control lets you use your smartphone to access functions on the go.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be used as a light source for exposing cyanotypes?

A: No you will not be able to use this LED strip. The Philips Light strip Plus Base V4only outputs 20W. It is recommended to you a minimum of 50 Watt bulbs for Cyanotypes photography.

Q: 2. Says "Requires Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus". What is that? Can't I just use these with my existing Hue hub?

A: The Philips Lightstrip Plus Base V4 (80") comes with a power supply, and you just need to have a Hue hub or work with Bluetooth control.

Q: 3. How many bulbs come in the box?

A: This comes with one bulb.

Q: 4. Specs state that fixture is larger than the box it's packaged in. What are correct dimensions of fixture, especially tube outer diamater and height?

A: Dimensions: Product Height: 9.4 inches Product Width: 4.3 inches Product Length: 4.6 inches

Q: 5. does this bluetooth version work with the hue bridge? or i must connect it via bt?

A: Hi Henrique, The Philips Hue A19 Bulb with Bluetooth will work with the Hue Bridge.

Q: 6. is this the 2nd generation strip?

A: Yes and you are right to avoid the first-gen: they are way to dim and you cannot extend them. However, this version (2nd gen) is much better.

Q: 7. I need LED strip lights for a video project. I've run into problems in the past with the LEDs being too dim and causing banding. Are these bright enough to avoid that issue?

A: These light strips should be bright enough to avoid any banding of sorts.

Q: 8. How long is the lead wire from the power adaptor to the light strip?

A: All connected Approximately 8 Feet

Q: 9. Is there an option for automatic colour changing?

A: Yes, but you need to download the Philips app and then there are probably a hundred different programs that allow you to do everything from colors to intensity, even disco-like effects. You can also program times when you want the lights to go on and off, and to be different colors. If you can imagine it, you can probably do it.

Q: 10. Is this the v3 or v4 extension strip?

A: This is the v3 extension strip.