Philips Hue Bridge
Philips Hue Bridge (Philips Hue) — Zigbee (built-in (same brand only)). It can directly pair 595 of the 9,530 devices in this database.
MSRP: $69.99
The Hue Bridge pairs Philips Hue (and Friends of Hue) Zigbee lights and exposes them to Matter ecosystems as a bridge. It caps out around 50 lights plus a dozen accessories; larger installations run multiple bridges. Generic Zigbee sensors and switches from other brands are not supported.
Device coverage
The Philips Hue Bridge can directly pair 595 of the 9,530 devices in this database, with another 0 reachable via a bridge or add-on. See the devices that work with the Philips Hue Bridge →
- 573 light devices pair directly
- 8 plug devices pair directly
- 5 sensor devices pair directly
- 5 button devices pair directly
- 2 dimmer devices pair directly
- 1 other devices pair directly
- 1 siren devices pair directly
| Ecosystem | Philips Hue |
|---|---|
| Local (no-cloud) control | Yes |
| Subscription required for core features | No |
| Max paired devices (manufacturer) | 50 |
| Matter controller | No |
|---|---|
| Thread border router | No |
| Zigbee radio | built-in (same brand only) |
| Z-Wave radio | none |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | Yes |
| Natively paired brands | Philips Hue |
| Ethernet port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Release year | 2015 |
|---|
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Philips Hue Bridge support Matter?
Not as a controller — but it bridges the devices it pairs into Matter ecosystems like Apple Home, Google Home, and SmartThings.
Does the Philips Hue Bridge work with Zigbee devices?
Only Philips Hue Zigbee devices — the radio does not accept third-party Zigbee pairings.
How many devices work with the Philips Hue Bridge?
Of the 9,530 devices in this database, 595 pair directly and another 0 work with a bridge, border router, or add-on radio.
Sources
- www.philips-hue.com (retrieved 2026-07-17)