Philips Hue Bridge Pro

The ultimate upgrade for your Philips Hue system

The Philips Hue Bridge Pro marks a new era in smart lighting: an elegant black hub with 3x more capacity, 5x faster response times, and groundbreaking MotionAware™ technology that transforms your lights into motion sensors. With support for 150 bulbs, 50 accessories, and 500 scenes, it's the definitive solution for ambitious Dutch smart homes.

The problem the Bridge Pro solves

Many Hue users encounter the limitations of the classic Hue Bridge: a maximum of 63 devices, limited scene memory, and slow response times for complex automations. For homes with extensive lighting in the garden, living room, and bedrooms, and smart home integrations, this often means purchasing multiple bridges with fragmented controls. The Bridge Pro eliminates these frustrations with unprecedented capacity and speed.

Key Benefits

• Huge Capacity – Up to 150 lights + 50 accessories (switches, sensors, dimmers) + 500 scenes, all from one hub.
• 5x Faster Processor – Hue Chip Pro with a 1.7GHz quad-core Cortex processor, 1GB of RAM, and 4GB of storage for instant response times.
• MotionAware™ – Revolutionary – Use 3-4 lights per room as motion sensors without separate motion sensors; detects motion between rooms using advanced interference patterns.
• Wi-Fi + Ethernet – Wireless Wi-Fi connectivity or wired Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), both options for maximum flexibility.
• Matter Border Router – Acts as a Matter bridge for seamless integration with other Matter ecosystems.
• USB-C power – Modern USB-C connection (5V/1A) replaces the old-fashioned barrel plug.
• Zigbee Trust Center – Advanced encryption protects your smart home from unauthorized access.
• Hue Sync Surround Lighting – Unlocks full Hue Sync functionality for entertainment.
• Disadvantage – No Power over Ethernet (PoE) support; USB-C adapter still required.

Technical specifications

Compatibility with Home Assistant, Homey and SmartThings

Home Assistant – Native + Matter integration

The Hue Bridge Pro works seamlessly with Home Assistant using two methods: native Philips Hue integration (via a local API) and as a Matter Border Router. The native integration gives you access to all Hue features, including scenes, automations, and MotionAware™ zones. As a Matter Border Router, the Bridge Pro also exposes all lights to other Matter controllers. Response times are instant thanks to the powerful processor, perfect for complex HA automations using Node-RED or YAML.

Homey – Philips Hue app + Matter

Homey supports Philips Hue through the official Hue app and Matter (since firmware 10+). Connect the Bridge Pro through the Homey Hue app for complete control over lights, scenes, and sensors. Its 150-light capacity allows you to control your entire home from a single Homey Flow without delays. MotionAware™ zones are available through the Hue app but can be triggers in Homey Flows.

SmartThings – Seamless connectivity via Matter/Zigbee

SmartThings automatically recognizes the Bridge Pro as a Matter Bridge and Zigbee hub. Pair via the SmartThings app → "Add device" → Scan the Matter QR code on the Bridge Pro. All Hue lights will appear as SmartThings devices and can be used in Scenes and Automations. The fast processor ensures that group commands (e.g., "turn off all downstairs lights") respond instantly.

Completeness of features by platform

MotionAware™ – Revolutionary motion detection

The Bridge Pro's most innovative feature is MotionAware™ : by placing 3-4 Hue lights in the same room, you create a "motion area" that detects movement without separate sensors. The Bridge Pro's secondary vector processing unit analyzes Zigbee interference patterns between lights and detects motion, even between rooms.

Example: In your Dutch living room, you install four Hue spotlights. Using the Hue app, you set up a MotionAware™ zone that automatically turns on the lights at 60% warm white when you enter the room between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM, and turns them off again after 10 minutes of no movement. No need for a separate motion sensor in the meter box or on the wall—your lighting controls itself.

Practical automation example for the Dutch situation

Scenario: Fully smart home with garden and security

You install the Bridge Pro in the meter cupboard with Ethernet to your router. You connect:

• 35x Hue GU10 spotlights (living room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom)
• 12x Hue Outdoor strips (patio, facades, garden paths)
• 8x Hue Lightstrips (TV backlight, kitchen cabinets, stairs)
• 6x Hue dimmer switches (at front door, bedside tables)
• 4x Hue motion sensors (garage, attic, storage room, front door)

In the Philips Hue app:

• MotionAware™ zone in living room: 4 spotlights detect motion, switch on automatically at sunset.
• "Movie Night" scene: all living room lights dim to 5% warm white, TV backlight Hue Sync activates.
• "Holiday" automation: Random lights simulate presence between 7pm and 11pm.

Via Home Assistant:

• Node-RED flow: "If the front door motion sensor is triggered AND between 10 PM and 6 AM, send a push notification + turn on all outdoor lights to 100% + start the siren (the Hue Lightstrip will flash red)."
• Dashboard: Real-time overview of all 61 lights, separated by floor with one-click scenes.

Via Apple HomeKit:

• "Hey Siri, good night" → Turn off all lights except bedroom night light (5% warm white), check doors via HomeKit Secure Video integration.

Everything runs locally via the Bridge Pro without cloud delay, even with 61 lights and 10 accessories.

Migrating from old Hue Bridge

Philips Hue offers a simple migration wizard in the app: connect the Bridge Pro, select "migrate from old Bridge," and all lights, scenes, automations, and access codes will be transferred automatically. For multi-Bridge setups, a merge tool will be available to combine multiple bridges into a single Bridge Pro. Downtime: less than 5 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need to replace all my Hue lights with the Bridge Pro?

No, the Bridge Pro is backwards compatible with all existing Hue lights and accessories (from 2012).

Does MotionAware™ work with all Hue lights?

Yes, any Hue light can participate in a MotionAware™ Zone; you need at least 3-4 lights per room for reliable detection.

Can I use the Bridge Pro without an internet connection?

Yes, local control via the Hue app (Bluetooth), Home Assistant, HomeKit, and other platforms works without internet; only voice assistants and remote access require internet.

Does the Bridge Pro support Thread?

Yes, as a Matter Border Router, the Bridge Pro supports Thread devices via Matter-over-Thread.

Can I combine multiple Bridge Pros?

Yes, but with a capacity of 150 lamps this is rarely necessary; the merge tool makes merging possible.

Is the Bridge Pro suitable for professional installations?

Absolutely; with 150 lights, Zigbee Trust Center security, and 500 scenes, it's ideal for restaurants, offices, and large homes.

Ease of installation

Setup in 3 minutes:

1. Placement – ​​Place Bridge Pro in the meter cupboard or near the router (desktop or wall mounting).
2. Connect – Connect USB-C cable (adapter included) + Ethernet cable (optional, can also be Wi-Fi).
3. App – Open the Philips Hue app → “Add Bridge” → Scan the QR code on the bottom → Press the button on top of Bridge Pro.
4. Migration – Select "Migrate from old Bridge" or manually add lights via "Find new lights".

Done! You can now add up to 150 lights and configure MotionAware™ zones.

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