If you're a Philips Hue user, your smart home's central brain is about to get a little smarter. A new software update is now making its way to both the standard Philips Hue Bridge v2 and the commercial-grade Philips Hue Bridge Pro, resolving a pesky connectivity issue and adding under-the-hood improvements.
This release follows a recent update for the standard Bridge in early October and a separate patch for the Pro model a few weeks ago that fixed a LAN IP address bug. It seems Philips Hue is committed to keeping its ecosystem running smoothly.
What’s New in This Update?
For those keeping score at home, the Philips Hue Bridge v2 is receiving software version 1974063020, while the Hue Bridge Pro is getting version 2071127010. Don't let the different numbers fool you—the core update is identical for both devices.
The primary focus of this release is to tackle a problem that some users faced when trying to pair their Hue systems with the new Matter smart home standard. The issue, reportedly caused by interference from other connected third-party devices, made it difficult for the Bridge to reliably connect over Matter. This update directly addresses that, making the cross-platform pairing process much more stable.
Beyond the main fix, Philips Hue has also indicated it has made "other minor tweaks" to improve the overall performance and stability of both Bridge models. While the company hasn't provided specific details, these kinds of incremental updates often include small bug fixes and performance optimizations that enhance the user experience over time.
For a complete breakdown of the changes, you can always check the official Philips Hue Bridge release notes and the Philips Hue Bridge Pro release notes.
How to Get the Update
The great thing about the Hue ecosystem is its seamless update process. The new software versions are being rolled out in phases and are expected to reach all users within the coming days.
The update should be pushed to your Bridge automatically, so you might not need to do a thing. However, it's always a good idea to ensure the automatic update feature is enabled. You can check this by opening the Philips Hue app, navigating to Settings > Software update, and making sure Automatic update is switched on.
For a more detailed analysis of this update and its implications, the team at Hueblog.com has a great write-up that dives deeper into the changes.
This consistent software support underscores the value of the Philips Hue ecosystem. Whether you're using the standard model or have invested in the more robust Hue Bridge Pro (currently $98.99 at Amazon), these updates ensure your smart lighting investment remains secure, reliable, and up-to-date with the latest smart home standards.