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| The Philips Hue Bridge V2 and Hue Bridge Pro (pictured) are receiving new software updates. |
If you’re a smart home enthusiast with a Philips Hue lighting system, there’s a fresh update rolling out to its brain. Signify, the parent company of Philips Hue, has begun deploying new firmware for its core hubs: the Philips Hue Bridge v2 and the professional-grade Hue Bridge Pro. This follows the last significant update in December 2025, which introduced multi-bridge migration to the Pro model.
The new software, version 1975104000 for the Bridge v2 and 2071193000 for the Bridge Pro, is more than just routine maintenance. According to the company, this is a foundational update that paves the way for enhanced control over your smart lighting scenes and routines.
What’s New in the Update?
While the specifics are still under wraps, Signify’s release notes point to one major forthcoming feature: new automation controls. The update itself "lays the groundwork" for this tool, which will become active after a subsequent app update scheduled for "the coming weeks."
Once fully live, users will gain a more intuitive way to manage their lighting schedules and triggers. The highlight is the ability to view automations filtered by a specific room or zone directly within the Hue app. This means no more scrolling through a master list of all your routines; you can quickly see what’s scheduled for your "Living Room" or "Kitchen" zone, making management and troubleshooting far simpler.
For detailed official notes, you can always check the source:
- Hue Bridge v2 Release Notes
- Hue Bridge Pro Release Notes
Beyond the automation groundwork, Signify mentions "other minor improvements" but has not elaborated further. Such under-the-hood tweaks often relate to system stability, performance, or security enhancements.
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| The change log for the latest software update for the Philips Hue Bridge devices. |
How to Get the Update & What to Expect Next
The rollout has reportedly begun. To ensure your bridge receives the update automatically, Signify recommends verifying that automatic updates are enabled in your Philips Hue app settings (found under Settings > Software update).
As with any staged rollout, it may take days or weeks before the update reaches every Philips Hue Bridge v2 and Bridge Pro globally. If you’re eager, checking the app periodically is your best bet.
The real transformative change will arrive with the promised Hue app update in the coming weeks. This will unlock the new automation interface, finally putting the power of this firmware update into users' hands.
For those looking to enter or upgrade their Hue ecosystem, the core Philips Hue Bridge v2 remains the gateway, and is currently available on retailers like Amazon.
This strategic update reinforces Signify’s focus on making complex smart lighting management more accessible. By structuring automations around rooms and zones—the way users naturally think about their homes—Philips Hue continues to refine its user experience, keeping its system at the forefront of the smart lighting market.
Are you seeing the update on your bridge yet? Let us know in the comments what other automation features you’d love to see from Hue!