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How to set up a Hue lamp with a dimmer switch or smart button

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.

Read this first!

1. Don’t install the lights yet.
You’ll need to scan their QR codes, so keep them 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.

Connect with a Bridge

Lamp and switch 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

Hue app displaying the Home tab with indicator over three-dots icon, Hue app displaying three-dots menu with indicator over Add devices

Note: You can also open the Settings tab, and then tap Devices. Tap the blue plus (+) icon in the top right corner.

Hue app displaying Settings tab with indicator over Devices, Hue app displaying Devices menu with indicator over blue plus (add) icon

3. Choose a Room to add the light to.

Hue app displaying Add devices to Room screen instructing user to choose a Room

4. Scan the QR code.
     You’ll scan both the light and the switch or button. 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.

Hue app displaying Add devices screen with indicator over Scan QR code button, Hue app displaying Scan QR codes screen with indicator over Next button
Hue app displaying Scan QR codes screen with indicator over Next button

5. Install and power on your lights, and then tap Next.
    Tap Next to see the lights in the Room you selected. Then tap Done to return to the Home tab, or tap Add more devices to add more Hue products to your system. 
        

Hue app displaying which devices were scanned with indicator over Next button, Hue app displaying confirmation screen showing devices added

Connect without a Bridge

Bluetooth setup instructions

1. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device.

iPhone displaying Control Center with indicator over Bluetooth button, iPhone displaying Hue app settings with indicator over Bluetooth toggle

2. Open the Hue app.

Hue app displaying Grant access to Bluetooth screen

3. Open the Settings tab, and then tap Devices. Tap the blue plus (+) icon in the top right corner.

Hue app displaying Lights screen for a Bluetooth setup with indicator over blue plus (add) icon

4. Scan the QR code. 
    If you have more Hue devices to add, you’ll scan and set them up one at a time. 

Note: If your product doesn’t have a QR code, tap No QR code to add it by searching or using its serial number.

Hue app displaying Scan QR codes screen with indicator over Next button

Need help?

Browse our FAQ or contact Support. 

Read Philips Hue app FAQ >

Go to Support >

*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