Setup guide

How to set up a Secure wired or battery camera

Connect a Secure wired camera to your Philips Hue system to add a sense of security to your home. 

Before you start setup

  • Connect your camera to power, but don’t mount it yet.
  • Make sure your Wi-Fi is enabled and your internet connection is strong.
  • Sign in to your Philips Hue account. Don’t have one? Sign up here!
  • Your Bridge should already be plugged in, connected to Wi-Fi, and added to your Philips Hue app. If you haven’t done that yet, first install your Bridge.
Learn how to set up a Bridge

Set up a Secure wired or battery camera

How to add your camera to the Philips Hue app

  1. Open the Philips Hue app.
  2. Goto the Settings.
Philips Hue app displaying Settings tab

3. Tap on Cameras.

4. Tap on Add cameras and follow the on-screen instructions.
Philips Hue app displaying camera settings. Alt text: Philips Hue app displaying camera set up screen

5. Once paired, check that the camera’s live stream is available.

Philips Hue app displaying live view of a Secure camera in the Security Center

After you finish setup

  • Mount your camera or place it on the desktop stand. 
  • Have a battery camera? Make sure it’s fully charged before mounting.

Need help?

  • If you need help setting up your Philips Hue Secure wired camera, browse the FAQs or get in touch with Customer Support.
Philips Hue Secure FAQ
Go to Support

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