In summary, it is a pretty well made device for a very reasonable price. So it is currently preferable for situations where you move or where you can live with the fact that a motion triggered light is being turned on for a bit longer (to compensate for times when you don’t move).
It works by detecting changes in the infrared range, hence uses your body temperature plus temporal and directional changes (you need to move in a certain amount of time). This is also important to understand: It is a MOTION sensor, not a presence sensor. The motion sensor handles motion very reliably. 3rd party switches are integrated into the Hue zigbee network, but not all are exposed to apps – only those named “Friends of Hue”.Īll Philips and Friends of Hue sensors and switches also work with all Philips and 3rd party bulbs and plugs. Only Philips switch devices are supported here – also due to the fact that the Hue bridge does not fully integrate 3rd party switches. iConnectHue is the only iOS app capable of teaching these switches multiple commands and a wide selection of alternations per button (see Features).
The full power of iConnectHue will be unleashed when you use switches and sensors.
How does a light come to the compatible list? See how we test.
Products using the ZigBee HA standard are, by current knowledge, not compatible with the Hue bridge. However, it totally depends how well the device implements the Zigbee LL standard – hence there are lights and devices which can be recommended to be used with the Hue bridge and some which cannot – or even won’t work at all. Its type (color, color temperature, brightness or on/off only) is detected and you’ll get the fitting controls. IConnectHue can work with every light source that connects to the Philips Hue bridge, as long as it behaves compatible. Of course all Philips lights should be compatible – but there are some interesting alternatives on the market! The Philips Hue bridge uses the Zigbee Light Link standard, which makes it, according to Philips, compatible to all such light bulbs and devices. Looking for fixtures or accessories that work great with your Hue lights? Then check out Light fixtures for Philips Hue. Soweit möglich testen wir die Geräte und geben Konfigurationshinweise, zudem Kauf-Links und Vergleiche zwischen verschiedenen Lampen der alternativen kompatiblen Dritt-Hersteller. German / Deutsch: Hier findest Du eine stets aktualisierte und die vermutlich umfangreichste Liste unterstützter Geräte und Leuchtmittel, die mit Philips Hue kompatibel sind (jetzt produziert von Signify), speziell auch in Verbindung mit iConnectHue. We try to review devices where possible and give configuration hints, as well as some purchase links and comparisons. This is actually the brain of the operation that enables you to control all of your Philips Hue products via the Philips Hue app.This is possibly the most complete and always up to date list of supported lights and supported devices that work with your Philips Hue system (produced by Signify, former Philips Lighting), especially in conjunction with iConnectHue, but also in general. The Philips Hue bridge is all you need to set up your personal Philips Hue system.