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Hue is expected to launch a significantly more powerful Bridge Pro on the market soon

Debora Pape
15/8/2025
Translation: machine translated

The new Hue Bridge Pro supports up to 150 light sources, can be integrated via WLAN and can use your devices as motion sensors.

Hue fans have been waiting for this for some time: the market launch of an improved bridge is apparently imminent. The bridge serves as a Zigbee hub to control your Hue devices. It enables automation and cross-device control. It is high time for a new Bridge to be released. The previous Bridge V2 was released in 2015 and only supported 50 to 60 devices. At least it received new features such as Matter support via a software update.

Highlights of the Bridge Pro

One of the highlights: The Bridge Pro will apparently have an integrated Wi-Fi chip. This suggests that the Bridge can be connected to Wi-Fi. The current Bridge requires an Ethernet connection, which makes installation in some homes a challenge. The WLAN connection is therefore a frequently expressed wish among users. However, thanks to the built-in Ethernet port, a cable connection is still possible.

Not a big surprise, but also a highlight is the expected Motion Aware support of the new bridge. Hue calls Motion Aware a technology that uses Zigbee signals to recognise movement. This requires at least three Zigbee devices to be distributed in the room. This means that you can use your existing lamps as motion sensors and set up corresponding automations.

Months ago, there was already speculation that Hue could soon introduce such a function. Its cheaper sister brand WiZ, which like Hue also belongs to Signify, has been offering it for some time - albeit with Wi-Fi instead of Zigbee.

Hardware key figures of the Bridge Pro

Optically, Hue is sticking with the pillow-like shape of the bridge - but it will probably be available in black for the first time.

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Feels just as comfortable in front of a gaming PC as she does in a hammock in the garden. Likes the Roman Empire, container ships and science fiction books. Focuses mostly on unearthing news stories about IT and smart products.

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