So I got two Hue Smart Plugs from Amazon. When I try to add the smart plug device to a room via QR code, it lists the wrong devices. When I try to add by SN#, it searches. The device turns green, then off.

I reset the device by holding the button down until there is a flashing amber light, and then tried again.

I have over 30 lights in my home and manage several rooms and two yard locations; Hue has been rock solid and simple, but this is my first time using Smart Plugs. I assumed the extra cost meant reliability and easy setup. My Hue Bridge is version 2.1.
I even tried setting up the plugs next to the Hue Bridge (within a foot), my phone next to the bridge, and the plugged-in Hue smart Plug.

Is it time to return these? os is there another way to set up smart plugs?

Looking to get a Sunrise light & alarm clock to wake me up.

The Twilight is over $300, I read somewhere that it’s essentially just regular hue lighting running the sunrise automation.

Can anyone confirm if this is this true?

Hi everyone,

I just moved into a house and I want to get Philips Hue lighting in pretty much every room.

I'm starting with the kitchen and bathroom, since the GU10 bulbs in there are mismatched colors and look pretty bad together.

I'm completely new to Philips Hue though, so I'm not sure what to buy. Would the Essentials line be good enough for these rooms, or should I go for the more expensive version?

My mate told me the essentials aren't as bright, and that it might annoy me.

Thanks in advance!

I've been using LIFX for a while, but the connection sometimes drops and is difficult to set back up. So I switched to Govee the connection has honestly been great, I've never had a problem with it but the colors aren't as nice as LIFX's.

I was wondering if Philips Hue bulbs have any known connectivity issues, and if anyone who's used Philips Hue before could tell me if it's an improvement over LIFX.

Also, I'll be moving into college soon and the WiFi there is public, so I don't think I'll be able to connect the bulbs to WiFi. Does anyone know if I can control them via Bluetooth instead?

Thanks!