Philips Hue’s smart lights are getting a connectivity upgrade

Philips Hue is introducing a connectivity upgrade for its smart bulbs, enabling them to run both Zigbee and Thread protocols concurrently. This upgrade allows users to connect compatible Hue bulbs directly to a Matter ecosystem, such as Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, or Google Home, while maintaining their link to a Hue Bridge. Previously, users had to choose between Zigbee and Thread, and switching between the two required a reset. The new dual-protocol capability provides greater flexibility and convenience for users of Philips Hue's smart lighting products.

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