Friends of Hue is a collection of switches from third-party brands that work seamlessly with the Philips Hue ecosystem. They offer the same configuration options as Philips Hue products, and they receive the same updates.
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What are Friends of Hue?
Where can I find information about Philips Hue for developers?
All information about our development program can be found at this website.
What is Matter? Where can I find more information?
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.
To find more information on Matter, please visit our [website].
I control my Philips Hue smart lighting setup with Bluetooth and smart accessories. Will I be able to use Matter?
Matter is enabled for Philips Hue products via the Bridge and doesn't connect devices that are controlled by Bluetooth.
Do I need to have a certain operating system on my mobile device to use Matter?
All Android operating systems that support the Philips Hue app will also support Matter. Apple users need at least iOS 16 or higher.
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