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 outdoor sensor
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1. 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.
2. Do you have the Hue app?
Download it in your phone’s app store.
Connect with a Bridge
Hue outdoor sensor setup instructions
Your Bridge should be connected and added to your Hue app.
Haven’t done that yet? Learn how to set up the Bridge.
1. Open the Hue app.
2. On your Home tab, tap the three dots (…) icon. Then, tap Add devices
Note: You can also open the Settings tab, and then tap Devices. Tap the blue plus (+) icon in the top right corner.
3. Choose a Room to add the outdoor sensor to.
4. Scan the QR code.
If you have more Hue devices to add, scan them now. Once they’ve been successfully scanned, tap Next.
Note: If your product doesn’t have a QR code, tap No QR code to add it by searching or using its serial number.
5. Tap the sensor you want to add.
If you have multiple sensors, they’ll show up in the screen.
7. 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.
