All Hue products follow the same easy QR code setup, so you can scan and set up all your Hue devices at the same time.
How to set up a Hue Bridge
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1. Don’t plug in the Bridge yet.
You’ll need to scan its QR code, so keep it within easy reach.
2. Do you have more than one Hue device to add?
Keep them all together! You’ll scan all of their QR codes during the same step.
3. Do you have the Hue app?
Download it in your phone’s app store.
Bridge setup instructions
1. Open the Hue app.
If you’ve opened it for the first time, you’ll be asked if you want to add a Bridge. Tap Yes.
If you tapped Skip, don’t worry! Open Settings, tap Devices, and then tap the blue plus (+) icon.
2. Scan the QR code.
Once it’s been successfully scanned, tap Next.
Note: If your product doesn’t have a QR code, tap No QR code to add it by searching.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
The app will walk you through the final steps.
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*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 color ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness.
