How to Add a Philips Hue Bulb to Zigbee Hub

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

• Add a Philips Hue Light to your Zigbee hub

Before We Begin:

Have your Zigbee hub setup.

How to Set Up Your Philips Hue Home Automation Device

How to Install the App for Your Amazon Alexa

How to Set Up Your SmartThings Smart Home Hub

Have your Philips Hue light ready.

How to Set Up Your Philips Hue Light

Your existing smart hub system must support Zigbee devices.

Due to the large number of different Zigbee control systems available, it will not be possible to give exact, step-by-step instructions. Rather, this guide will give you a general overview of what to look for to successfully add your Hue device to your existing hub.

Hue devices act just like any other Zigbee device you may already be using with your system.

2. Add Philips Hue Light

1. Open the control program or app associated with your smart hub system.
   

1. Using your hub's software select navigate to and select add a new device.
   

1. This may be under settings, home, or devices.
2. You may need to select a category to find your light.
   

1. Select scan or connect for a your new Hue light.
   

1. With your Hue light on, your smart hub should locate the Hue light.
2. Add your new light to any scene or room your system uses to categorize your lights.