Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor - Works with Alexa

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To connect your Philips Hue Motion Sensor to your Alexa smart speaker, start by purchasing the Philips Hue Bridge. You can also buy the Hue Starter Kit, which includes the Bridge and a Light Dimmer to control the color and temperature of your lights, among other helpful tools. The Hue Bridge sends a WiFi connection to your Philips products.

your Alexa device, there are some limitations on what you can do with it. You cannot activate an Alexa Routine with To connect Philips Hue to Google, open the Google Home app and tap the plus icon. Then go to Set up device > Set up new devices > Light bulb > Set up. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Philips Hue bulbs to Google. Next, tap Set Up Device. If some of your smart bulbs didn’t connect, you can also tap Add Another and repeat the process. Plug in the Philips Hue Bridge to your router with the ethernet cable included in your starter kit. This will connect all of your Philips smart bulbs and Motion Sensor to your WiFi network.Once you have connected Alexa to your Philips Hue bulbs, you can use voice commands to control them. Simply say, “Alexa turn off the lights in the kitchen,” or “Alexa, dim the lights in my bedroom to 50%.” If you have colored lights, you can also say, “Alexa, turn the lights in the living room red.” Next, select the room where the light is. If you don’t see the group you want to add your bulb to, tap Skip. You can always add your lights to groups later.

Then tap More. You will see this tab in the bottom-right corner of the app under the three-line icon. If you bought a set of Philips Hue smart light bulbs, you won’t necessarily need to buy an expensive Hue Bridge to control them. Depending on what kind of bulbs you have, you can also use the Philips Hue app on your smartphone to turn your lights off, dim them, change the color of the light, and more. Or you can connect your Philips Hue lights to your Alexa or Google Home Devices, so you can control them with voice commands. Here’s how to set up Philips Hue smart light bulbs without using a Hue Bridge. Then tap Light. If you see the Philips Hue option on your screen, you can also select that and skip the next step. What's required? - A 'Philips Hue Bridge' (sold separately) is required for smart control. Simply connect your Bridge, install your new Philips Hue lights and take advantage of smart outdoor lighting via the 'Philips Hue' app Then choose a home and tap Next. Google Home will start looking for available devices to connect to.We’re curious how and where you set up smart home automations, as well as why you’ve chosen your particular method. Consider answering three simple questions in our survey found here. No personal information is collected through the survey, and we will only be using the information in-house. Additionally, we’ll share the results with all of you in the near future. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Don't worry, we're here to help! Visit HelloTech.com Categories Next, tap Pair. You will see a pop-up prompt asking you to allow the app to access your device’s Bluetooth. No, Max shouldn’t have to do that, but it will likely solve the problem. This would remove any non-Hue hub from the equation as Alexa wouldn’t be the “brains” of the automation. Max would then set up his motion sensor trigger and Hub bulbs routine directly within the Hue app. Keeping both the devices and the centralized automation within a single platform reduces complexity, and all but guarantees success.

Turn on your light switch and tap Add light. The app will immediately start searching for your Hue lights. Place your Alexa device in a convenient location where you can control it with your voice. For instance, if your smart lights are in your main living area, you want your smart speaker to be within earshot of you sitting on the couch. Are you curious if the LIFX bulbs and Philips Hue Bulbs can work together? Read our post here to learn more. Next, install your smart lights and the Hue Motion Sensor. You can easily mount the device anywhere to detect motion. Sit in on a shelf, mount it to a wall, or place it on a magnetic surface by using the included magnet.

We know Philips Hue Bulbs are awesome. Find out exactly how their bulbs can save you money. Connecting Your Philips Hue Place it where you want - The kit comes with different mounting components so you can mount it on a flat wall, or on the inner or outer corner of a wall or post. You can also mount it on a pole or drain pipe. So it's perfect for your front garden, around your door, the garage or any place around your house where it matters Then open the Google Home app. If you don’t have the app, you can get it on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Note: If you are not able to connect your Philips Hue bulbs to Google Home, try moving your Google smart speaker close to your bulbs. Then turn your lights off for at least 10 seconds and turn them on again. Also, try disconnecting your bulbs from any other apps or voice assistants. Then select a bulb and tap Set Up. Your bulb should start to blink on and off. If it doesn’t, select Light didn’t blink. If you don’t see your bulb listed, tap Don’t see my light.