Hue Bridge (US): what it works with

Philips Hue · model Hue Bridge (V2) · For the US and Canada

Other regions: Hue Bridge (EU) (Europe) · Hue Bridge (UK) (UK)

• Matter Yes, over Ethernet
• Apple Home Yes
• Google Home Yes
• Amazon Alexa Yes
• SmartThings Yes
• Home Assistant Yes

The Hue Bridge (V2) is the Zigbee hub behind Philips Hue lights and accessories, and your Hue lights appear in Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant through it. It is Matter-certified, so Matter works too, and it plugs into your router by Ethernet. Philips caps it at 50 lights and 12 accessories.

Checked against 6 sources on Oct 12, 2026

Ecosystem compatibility

“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.

Specs that matter for setup

Radio

Zigbee, Ethernet^[3]

Hub required

No^[3]

Local control

Unconfirmed

Type

Hub or bridge^[1],[3]

Connects devices over

Zigbee^[3]

Matter bridge

Yes^[4],[5]

Thread border router

Unconfirmed

Max devices

Unconfirmed^[1],[2]

• Radio: Zigbee for lights and accessories; Philips says the bridge connects to the router with an Ethernet cable.
• Hub: It is the hub: Philips calls it the central controller of the Hue system.
• Local control: Not confirmed from an official source.
• Connects devices over: A private Zigbee network for Hue lights and accessories, separate from Wi-Fi.
• Matter bridge: Philips says Hue products on the bridge work with Matter, except the Play HDMI Sync Box and the Tap dial's dial; Bluetooth-only use can't reach Matter.
• Thread border router: No Thread claim found for the V2 bridge.
• Max devices: Philips states 50 lights and 12 accessories, two separate limits, so no single number is recorded. The Bridge Pro supports more.

Before you buy

• Philips states 50 lights and 12 accessories as two separate limits; the Hue Bridge Pro supports more.
• Over Matter, the Play HDMI Sync Box and the dial on the Tap dial switch don't come through.
• The bridge connects to the router by Ethernet cable only, not Wi-Fi.

Quick answers

Does the Hue Bridge (US) work with Apple Home?

Yes. The Hue Bridge (US) works with Apple Home directly. Philips lists Apple Home and Apple HomeKit through the bridge. Matter also works, except for the Play HDMI Sync Box and the Tap dial's dial. More smart home hubs for Apple Home

Does the Hue Bridge (US) work with Google Home?

Yes. The Hue Bridge (US) works with Google Home directly. Matter also works through the bridge. More smart home hubs for Google Home

Does the Hue Bridge (US) work with Amazon Alexa?

Yes. The Hue Bridge (US) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Matter also works through the bridge. More smart home hubs for Amazon Alexa

Does the Hue Bridge (US) work with SmartThings?

Yes. The Hue Bridge (US) works with SmartThings directly. Listed on the US Hue Bridge page as working with Samsung SmartThings. More smart home hubs for SmartThings

Does the Hue Bridge (US) work with Home Assistant?

Yes. The Hue Bridge (US) works with Home Assistant directly. Home Assistant has an official Philips Hue integration that pairs with the bridge and controls its lights, sensors and remotes. More smart home hubs for Home Assistant

Sources

1. Hue Bridge — Philips Hue manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
2. Hue Bridge 046677458478 product sheet (US) — Signify manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
3. What is the Hue Bridge? — Philips Hue manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
4. Philips Hue and Matter — Philips Hue manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
5. Philips Hue Bridge — Connectivity Standards Alliance certification · accessed Oct 12, 2026
6. Philips Hue - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026

Official product page: www.philips-hue.com