Philips Hue
Smart lighting that runs on its own Zigbee network rather than your Wi-Fi. What the Bridge is for, how far you get without one, and which fittings actually sell here.
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New to Philips Hue?
The plain-English versions first: how the system fits together, whether the Bridge is compulsory, and what it costs to buy here.
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Philips Hue starter guide
How the Philips Hue system fits together, from a single Bluetooth light to a whole-home Bridge setup, and what it works with. Plain English, for Australian homes.
Do you need a Philips Hue Bridge?
Hue bulbs run over Bluetooth without a Bridge, up to 10 lights in one room. Here is what the Bridge adds, when you can skip it, and whether to buy the Bridge or the Bridge Pro.
Buying Philips Hue in Australia
Philips Hue sells bayonet in Australia, across the full colour range. What fitting to buy, what it costs at Australian RRP, and why an overseas bargain usually is not one.
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See the full range The Hue range
Bulbs in the fittings Australian homes use, plus lightstrips, downlights and the Bridge that ties them together.
Ready to start with Philips Hue?
A single bulb to try it, or a Bridge and a few lights to do one room properly.