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 smart button
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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
Smart button 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 smart button to.
4. Scan the QR code.
If you have more Hue devices to add, scan them too. Once your devices have 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 Smart button
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize its settings.
Connect without a Bridge
Smart button setup instructions
1. Hold the smart button up to the light you want to control. Stay within six inches of the light.
2. Press and hold the smart button for three seconds until the green light starts to blink.
3. Repeat to pair the smart button with up to 10 bulbs.
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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.
