Matter is based on the principles of simplicity, reliability, interoperability and security. It’s a seal of approval that devices built on this protocol will work seamlessly together, both now and well into the future.
Philips Hue and Matter
Philips Hue Bridge supports Matter
The Philips Hue Bridge unlocks it all – including Matter. The Philips Hue Bridge has been updated to support Matter, meaning that your Hue lights and accessories automatically support Matter too.¹
Easily integrate with other smart home devices
You can connect to all the favourites ‑ Amazon Alexa, Apple Home and Google Assistant – in addition to other smart home devices and apps that support Matter. Including those to come in the future.
A leader in smart lighting
Philips Hue and our parent company, Signify, are members on the board of Connectivity Standard Alliance (formerly known as the Zigbee Alliance). As an active member of the Matter steering committee, we have contributed to the development, testing and standardisation of this new standard.
What you need
Already have a Philips Hue Bridge? Then you’re all set! You’ll get the software update that enables Matter automatically, so there’s nothing additional you need.
All Philips Hue products – including both new and existing ones – will work with Matter if connected via Philips Hue Bridge.²
Questions & Answers
What are the benefits of Matter?
Matter creates a simplified connected experience between Philips Hue and other smart home products. It offers easier interoperability between supported smart devices in a reliable and secure manner. It is a seal of approval that devices will work seamlessly together today and in the future.
Which Hue products works with Matter?
All Philips Hue lights and smart accessories, such as dimmer switches and smart buttons, will work with Matter if connected via Philips Hue Bridge. The only exceptions are the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box and the dial on the Tap dial switch.
Do I need a Philips Hue Bridge to connect my devices via Matter?
Yes. A Philips Hue Bridge, the smart lighting hub for the Philips Hue system, enables Matter for all your Hue products.¹
How do I connect with Matter?
Once we roll out Matter for all users, the Hue app will guide you through set-up.
Are there any hardware requirements to use Matter with Philips Hue?
To connect your devices via Matter, you'll need a Philips Hue Bridge. Apple users will also need to have an Apple Home hub. Check out www.apple.com for the latest Apple Home hub compatibility requirements.
Will my smart home integrations work faster with Matter?
Since Matter simplifies the way smart home products communicate, you may experience improved performance with some cloud-based integrations that become compatible with Matter.
Get support
We’re always happy to help! If you need more support in using Philips Hue and Matter, check out more questions and answers or get in touch with us.
- The Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box and the dial on the Tap dial switch do not support Matter.
- Because the Philips Hue Bridge enables Matter support, products connected via Bluetooth cannot be used with Matter.
*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and colour ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness.