The Philips Hue Bridge is now officially Matter-certified
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Following a software update slated for early next year, almost all of your Philips Hue gear will work with the new Matter smart home standard.
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The Matter Connectivity Standard is Live - TOMORROW'S WORLD TODAY®
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Matter goes official as 190 devices get certified for the smart home standard - Android Authority
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Philips Adds Motion Sensor To Hue Lighting Ecosystem
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Philips Hue Announce Official Matter Bridge Update - Homekit News and Reviews
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Matter: everything you need to know about the new smart home protocol - The Verge
The Philips Hue Bridge is the control center that allows you to control all your Philips Hue products via the Philips Hue App. Once you've installed the Philips Hue Bridge and loaded the Philips Hue app onto your smartphone or tablet you're ready to let your imagination run wild and create your own personal system. The bridge is powerful enough to regulate up to 50 lamps and luminaires. Take Hue to your entire home.
Philips Hue Stand Alone Bridge, White
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Matter update for Hue Bridge coming in September
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Get Started - Philips Hue Developer Program
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Sounds like Philips is going to require an account for bridge control? : r/ Hue