Philips Hue
Philips Hue White Ambiance E27 Bulb compatibility profile
Matter, Thread, hub requirements, ecosystem support, known limitations, alternatives, and Home Assistant automation fit.
Matter: bridgeThread: noLocal control: partialConfidence: high
Compatibility matrix
| Platform | Status | Required hubs | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant | Partially compatible | Philips Hue Bridge, Aqara hub, Zigbee coordinator, or Matter bridge | Open |
| Apple Home | Partially compatible | Philips Hue Bridge, Aqara hub, Zigbee coordinator, or Matter bridge | Open |
| Google Home | Partially compatible | Philips Hue Bridge, Aqara hub, Zigbee coordinator, or Matter bridge | Open |
| Alexa | Partially compatible | Philips Hue Bridge, Aqara hub, Zigbee coordinator, or Matter bridge | Open |
| Aqara | Partially compatible | Philips Hue Bridge | Open |
Connectivity & Matter details
| Matter connection | Matter via bridge |
|---|---|
| Thread role | Not a Thread device |
| Needs Thread border router | No |
| Local control | Partial (some cloud) |
| Required hubs | Philips Hue Bridge |
Known limitations
- Requires a Philips Hue Bridge for most functions
- Hue Bridge exposes bulbs as Matter Bridge accessories — some advanced Hue features not available outside Hue app
- Maximum 50 Zigbee devices per Hue Bridge
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