Does this hub have to be hard wired to a router?

Unfortunately I read this AFTER I bought it. It says "wireless" a lot, and the whole "connect to router" is buried! It only has 98 feet capability, well the way my house and walls are, my small house requires a router booster to reach the bedrooms. This thing doesn't reach the lights I bought for my kids for Christmas. Now I get to return this and the lights. Unless anyone knows how to get a round it.

I have a first generation bridge, will this perfectly replace it?? Will The old bulbs still work?

If you buy the new Hue bridge and want to transfer your lights from the old bridge, I recommend that you first update the firmware on the old bridge and make sure you are running the latest Philips Hue app. I was successful transferring my Philips 610 lumen (color) Hue and 750 lumen (white) Lux bulbs. Once the updates are complete, turn on all your Hue bulbs and hook up the new bridge next to the old bridge. Don't disconnect the old bridge yet. Go to the Hue app and select "Settings>My Bridge>Bridge to Bridge Transfer". Your lights will be transferred automatically when the on-screen instructions are carefully followed. The exact wording in the app may be slightly different, just look for the "Bridge to Bridge Transfer". Once the transfer was completed, I updated the firmware on the new bridge to the latest version and disconnected the old bridge. I can now use Siri to control all the Hue bulbs. A manual bulb-transfer is possible, but the procedure is a lot more complex.

The quantity says "2 pack." How many hubs did you receive?

Listing has been corrected to 1-pack.

What is the range of the bridge, or do the lights connect through your router?

They connect through the bridge, so the bridge has to be in range of the lights. I have my bridge in my upstairs man cave with hue lights in there and also outside on my front upstairs and downstairs porch and they work fine. The max distance to the furthest hue light is about 50 feet through several interior and one stucco exterior wall.

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💡 Light up your life, anytime, anywhere.

GLOBAL ACCESS - Manage your Hue lights from anywhere with internet or cellular connection—never miss a moment.
DYNAMIC AMBIANCE - Create immersive lighting that syncs with your TV for a cinematic, mood-enhancing environment.
TOTAL HOME COMMAND - Control multiple rooms and outdoor spaces effortlessly for a full-house smart lighting experience.
PLUG PLAY SIMPLICITY - Includes everything you need—bridge, power adapter, and LAN cable—for quick setup and instant smart control.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Works flawlessly with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and the new Matter standard.

The Philips HueBridge Smart Lighting Hub is your gateway to a fully connected smart lighting ecosystem. Compatible with Alexa, HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Matter, it enables remote control, multi-room management, and immersive surround lighting that syncs with your TV. Compact and energy-efficient, it comes with all essentials for seamless integration into your smart home.

Specifications

Manufacturer	CQMTO
Part Number	458471
Product Dimensions	2.54 x 8.89 x 8.89 cm; 45.36 g
Batteries	4 AA batteries required.
Item model number	458471
Size	1 Count (Pack of 1)
Colour	White Ambiance
Style	Bridge Only
Material	Plastic
Pattern	Hue Bridge
Shape	Tubular(T)
Power Source	Corded Electric
Voltage	240 Volts
Wattage	3 watts
Item Package Quantity	1
Number of Pieces	1
Type of Bulb	LED
Luminous Flux	510 lumen
Switch style	App Controlled
Certification	Zigbee
Special Features	Unlocks all Philips Hue Control Features
Usage	Indoor
Included Components	1 Philips Hue bridge, 1 power adapter, 1 LAN cable
Batteries included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Battery Cell Type	Alkaline
Item Weight	45.4 g

Reviews

J**I

good and easy to use

Easy to use and has performed well

2.05.2025

B**T

Excellent product

Works great. It does what it says on the box. Easy to set up

27.10.2024

A**R

hue bridge

best bit of kit for the hue lights

10.02.2025

C**Y

Hue bridge

My hue bridge is class and easy to set up

20.10.2024

M**K

Works great! Good service and quick postage

Good communication from seller and quick dispatch! Would buy from them again! Thanks.System works great and is easy to install!

13.10.2024

A**Y

on time

Perfect as ordered

13.01.2025

C**Y

Works nicely

Take it slow. Then it’s a joy to have

30.11.2024

A**R

US Plug adapter.

US plug socket completely useless in the uk. Based on the packaging I'm probably the second person to receive it.

15.08.2025

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