Hue Bridge (UK): what it works with
Philips Hue · model Hue Bridge (V2, EAN 8719514342583) · For the UK
Other regions: Hue Bridge (US) (US & Canada) · Hue Bridge (EU) (Europe)
- Matter Yes, over Ethernet
- Apple Home Yes
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Yes
- Home Assistant Yes
The UK Hue Bridge (EAN 8719514342583) is a Matter bridge for Philips Hue: lights and accessories on it appear in Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. It talks Zigbee to the Hue gear and Ethernet to the router, with no Wi-Fi. Philips caps it at 50 lights and 12 accessories.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Ethernet | CSA lists the Philips Hue Bridge (one listing for the bridge, latest certified 2024, not per regional plug). The bridge reaches the network only by Ethernet cable, so Matter runs over Ethernet. The Hue Bridge Pro is a separate, newer model.[2],[7] Other Matter smart home hubs |
| Apple Home | Yes | The UK Hue Bridge page lists Apple Home; set up through the Hue app. Matter also works through the bridge, except for the Play HDMI Sync Box and the Tap dial's dial.[1],[4] |
| Google Home | Yes | Link Philips Hue in the Google Home app (Works with Google). Matter also works through the bridge.[1],[5] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Enable the Hue skill in the Alexa app and pick the bridge; Philips says a bridge also connects through Matter.[1],[6] |
| SmartThings | Yes | The UK Hue Bridge page lists Samsung SmartThings.[1] |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Home Assistant has an official Philips Hue integration that pairs with the bridge.[8] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio
- Zigbee, Ethernet[2]
- Hub required
- No[2]
- Local control
- Unconfirmed
- Connects devices over
- Zigbee[2]
- Thread border router
- Unconfirmed
- Max devices
- Unconfirmed[1]
- Radio: Zigbee for lights and accessories; Philips says the bridge connects to the router with an Ethernet cable.
- Hub: It is the hub: Philips calls it the central controller of the Hue system.
- Local control: Not confirmed from an official source.
- Connects devices over: A private Zigbee network for Hue lights and accessories, separate from Wi-Fi.
- Matter bridge: Philips says Hue products on the bridge work with Matter, except the Play HDMI Sync Box and the Tap dial's dial; Bluetooth-only use can't reach Matter.
- Thread border router: No Thread claim found for the V2 bridge.
- Max devices: Philips states 50 lights and 12 accessories, two separate limits, so no single number is recorded. The Bridge Pro supports more. UK model: EAN 8719514342583.
Before you buy
- Philips states 50 lights and 12 accessories as two separate limits; the Hue Bridge Pro supports more.
- Over Matter, the Play HDMI Sync Box and the dial on the Tap dial switch don't come through.
- The bridge connects to the router by Ethernet cable only, not Wi-Fi.
Quick answers
- Does the Hue Bridge (UK) work with Apple Home?
- Yes. The Hue Bridge (UK) works with Apple Home directly. The UK Hue Bridge page lists Apple Home; set up through the Hue app. Matter also works through the bridge, except for the Play HDMI Sync Box and the Tap dial's dial. More smart home hubs for Apple Home
- Does the Hue Bridge (UK) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The Hue Bridge (UK) works with Google Home directly. Link Philips Hue in the Google Home app (Works with Google). Matter also works through the bridge. More smart home hubs for Google Home
- Does the Hue Bridge (UK) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Hue Bridge (UK) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Enable the Hue skill in the Alexa app and pick the bridge; Philips says a bridge also connects through Matter. More smart home hubs for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Hue Bridge (UK) work with SmartThings?
- Yes. The Hue Bridge (UK) works with SmartThings directly. The UK Hue Bridge page lists Samsung SmartThings. More smart home hubs for SmartThings
- Does the Hue Bridge (UK) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The Hue Bridge (UK) works with Home Assistant directly. Home Assistant has an official Philips Hue integration that pairs with the bridge. More smart home hubs for Home Assistant
Sources
- Bridge - Smart hub (UK, EAN 8719514342583) — Philips Hue manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- What is the Hue Bridge? — Philips Hue manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Philips Hue and Matter — Philips Hue manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- How to set up Philips Hue with Apple Home — Philips Hue manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- How to connect Philips Hue to Google Home — Philips Hue manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- How to set up Philips Hue with Amazon Alexa — Philips Hue manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Philips Hue Bridge — Connectivity Standards Alliance certification · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Philips Hue - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026
Official product page: www.philips-hue.com