Create a comprehensive home automation system using the Hue Stand-Alone Bridge from Philips. The bridge can support up to 50 Hue lights and up to 12 Hue accessories, enabling you to extend the system into every room of your home. The bridge is compatible with all Philips Hue lights, allowing you to choose from a wide range of lighting options, such as standard light bulbs, accent lights, and lightstrips. Each Hue device connects to the system using the ZigBee protocol, for fast connectivity that does not interfere with your Wi-Fi.

Once you have set up your Stand-Alone Bridge, lights, and accessories, download the Hue mobile application for remote control of the system. The app is compatible with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, allowing you to turn your lights on and off from anywhere in the world. Using the app, you can also program your devices to turn on and off based on customized schedules. Additionally, the bridge is compatible with Apple HomeKit for hands-free management of your system using the Siri feature. The Bridge is desktop and wall mountable, and its compact design offers inconspicuous placement in your home.

Hue Bridge & Multicolor LED Strip Kit    Bridge Supports up to 50 Bulbs    Dimmable    2000 to 6500K Color Temperature Range    25,000-Hour Lifespan    Bend, Shape & Cut for a Customized Fit    Works with Bluetooth & Zigbee Protocols    Apps for iOS & Android Devices    Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit Support

Use the Hue Bridge to set up a full Philips Hue system. The bridge enables you to control all of your Hue devices using the Hue app.

The bridge is compatible with all of the Hue lights, and it can support up to 50 lights at once.

The bridge is also compatible with all of the Philips Hue accessories, and you can connect up to 12 Hue accessories to the system.

The Hue Bridge uses the ZigBee protocol for connectivity that will not slow down or interfere with your Wi-Fi.

Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit are digital ecosystems that enable you to interact with and control compatible devices simply by using your voice. Additionally, app control lets you use your smartphone to access functions on the go.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. is this the 2nd generation strip?

A: Yes and you are right to avoid the first-gen: they are way to dim and you cannot extend them. However, this version (2nd gen) is much better.

Q: 2. Says "Requires Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus". What is that? Can't I just use these with my existing Hue hub?

A: The Philips Lightstrip Plus Base V4 (80") comes with a power supply, and you just need to have a Hue hub or work with Bluetooth control.

Q: 3. how do they get powered?.

A: There is an AC adapter in the box.

Q: 4. How do you erase the information that has been previously recorded?

A: The Philips VoiceTracer Audio Recorder BH #PHDVT1160 deletes recordings (saved as files) b: You can delete an individual recording on the device or all the recordings in the folder: You can delete individual recordings from the device. Connect the device to a computer if you want to delete multiple files. See page 24 of the owner's guide: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/760689.pdf

Q: 5. How long is the lead wire from the power adaptor to the light strip?

A: All connected Approximately 8 Feet

Q: 6. Is this the v3 or v4 extension strip?

A: This is the v3 extension strip.

Q: 7. does this item connects to a cell phone and or a regular Land line phone and records the conversation on both end of the call? and if so how. the picture does not show how it connects to various devices

A: My question was when recording on the Phillip voice recorder for the first time do I push the red recorder buttons with the play button at the same time for recording?

Q: 8. How do you erase information already recorded?

A: To delete recorded files on the Philips VoiceTracer Audio Recorder (B&H # PHDVT1160), first press the folder button, then use the forward/backward buttons to select the file you want to erase. When you have located the correct file, press the trash button, and finally the record button to confirm deletion. Deleted files cannot be recovered.

Q: 9. How do I unlock a voice recording from my recorder. And how can I block out background noise

A: To Unprotect / unlock file on the Philips VoiceTracer Audio Recorder BH #PHDVT1160. 1 Select the required file as described. 2 Press MENU briefly. 3 Using h/ b select UNLOCK. 4 Press the record key, g, to confirm. It does not have a way to block out background noise.

Q: 10. If I have the main Strip and this extension, does the extension have to be physically connected to the main strip?

A: Yes they have to be directly connected, but the extension comes with a flexible connector so you can have some space between the 2 pieces.