A Beginners Guide to Philips Hue - How to set up Philips Hue in your Home - 2021 Edition

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Kip Hakes

Kip Hakes

Күн бұрын

In today's video I'm looking at Philips Hue. But this is a slightly different video where I show how you set up Philips Hue from scratch. I go through what you need, and how to set it up. It's a fairly lengthy video, so I've split it into sections which cover each individual stage and you can skip to the bit that interests you.
This is the starter kit that I use : UK - amzn.to/3Dk445B / USA - amzn.to/3wMkbXa
However if you want to buy individual components they are here :
Philips Hue Hub - UK - amzn.to/3wL2A1Y / USA - amzn.to/3kCYHHm
B22 Colour Bulbs - UK - amzn.to/3cffziM / USA - amzn.to/3kCj080
Hue Dimmer Switch - UK - amzn.to/3cd78EY / USA - amzn.to/3cascf6
If you want a bit more in-depth video into other bits of the Hue ecosystem then please let me know!
Thanks for watching!
0:00 Titles
0:18 Introduction
1:07 Looking at the Philips Hue B22 Starter Kit
2:27 Unboxing the Philips Hue B22 Starter Kit
3:25 Looking at the Philips Hue Bridge
4:37 Looking at the Philips Hue Dimmer Switch
6:56 Taking a look at the Philips Hue B22 White and Color Bulbs / Lamps
8:20 The range and cost of Philips Hue Bulbs
10:07 Limitations of the Philips Hue Bridge
10:53 Looking at the Cables needed for the Philips Hue Bridge
11:45 How to install the Philips Hue Bridge
12:50 Setting up the Philips Hue App for the first time
15:19 How to Create Rooms in the Philips Hue app
16:32 How to Install Philips Hue Bulbs
17:00 How to Add Lights to the Philips Hue App
18:44 How to set up the Hue Remote Dimmer Switch
20:29 How to set up a simple automation in the Hue App - Turn lights off when you leave home
21:16 Creating a Hue Account for Out of Home Control
23:13 How to Configure 'Power On' Behaviour for Philips Hue Lamps
24:15 Wrapping up and conclusions.
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@mpchmr1317
@mpchmr1317 2 жыл бұрын
Epic video Kip. Looking at setting up some Philips hue lights in my flat and this has been really informative.
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! More Hue content coming soon!
@Swimmingforlife.
@Swimmingforlife. Жыл бұрын
Hi from Scotland Thank you so much for doing this video, I know you uploaded it 10 months ago but it is very easy to follow. I have not long retired, done up all the house just recently, just bought a new tv and I am going to buy Phillips Hue lights to enhance the living room. Once again, thank you so much for this first class video. Kind regards Johnny
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! There's so much hue content on my channel... And more to come!
@drt9424
@drt9424 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this video...thank you! I was mid-stream changing all the dimmers and bulbs in my house trying to get the perfect kelvin and hue...and started wondering if I was making an expensive mistake. I think I might halt and change gears in favor of this ecosystem while I have not yet installed most of these expensive dimmers. Great video Kip!
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Thanks so much for watching
@maayanberkovich1812
@maayanberkovich1812 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video looking forward for the next one 😄
@PenFriends
@PenFriends Жыл бұрын
Love hue equipment, but I can't help but feel that they are far too expensive. Especially as competitors are now selling the same product for a fraction of the price. new networking technologies have now come up with thread and matter and thread I have to say is far more responsive!
@wakegary
@wakegary Жыл бұрын
great vid - good vibes - no loud high key intro. works for me - subbed
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing!
@gatsby8870
@gatsby8870 Жыл бұрын
Please make that in-depth video pleaae. This was great!
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Greg.. Let me know what you want to see and I'll make it happen!
@JRCElectrical
@JRCElectrical 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative kip, you should get them to send you some gear as that was an awesome tutorial and making me want to go and get some 🤔 😂😂
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 2 жыл бұрын
If only!
@lukelafferty4943
@lukelafferty4943 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video that, You should definitely do a follow up video about other features the Philip Hue has :D
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 2 жыл бұрын
I will!
@MarkusCoyne
@MarkusCoyne 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you.
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it Markus!
@Zebsterr
@Zebsterr Жыл бұрын
Finally a video for the UK market, thanks! I was just wondering, if I have a room, in which I would like to have two zones, let's say one zone for sofa, one for dining, can I get two remotes and use them as switches for a particular zone just fine? Also, does the app allow you do more funky stuff such as operating only one zone or both at the same time? Hope this makes sense and thanks again!
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Yup you can do just that!
@DrKamranMirza
@DrKamranMirza 2 жыл бұрын
Real enjoyed this video. Please do make the next video
@leolansbergen7013
@leolansbergen7013 Жыл бұрын
Fully agree!
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Let me know what you want to see!!
@leolansbergen7013
@leolansbergen7013 Жыл бұрын
@@kiphakes Hi Kip. Few proposals: not using the hub gives me less options, correct? I like to know bit more about circadian lighting with Hue (only possible with hub?). Thanks in advance!
@samgao
@samgao Жыл бұрын
I think a BIG missed opportunity is to use your existing local area network. Instead, Philips create their own MESH network forcing you to have a node every so many feet so that it'll reach all the lights. I guess they did this on purpose SO that you would have to purchase a ton of lights from them... I tried to put this in my network rack and immediately all signal was blocked, though I have access points throughout the home. My app can find the Bridge no issue, but since it puts out it's own wireless 2.4GHz wireless signal, it just doesn't work well unless your completely engulfed in the eco system. Hence I’m forced to use Bluetooth
@finmason8339
@finmason8339 2 жыл бұрын
nice sweater!
@uniquemuziki
@uniquemuziki Жыл бұрын
Nice vid
@michiel3g
@michiel3g 9 ай бұрын
Hey man, awesome video. Im not sure if i should get the philips hue or maybe just the philips sceneswitch lights. I still have alot of "old/normal" switches in my house and it's also easy to just turn the lights on using those switches because they are at every corner located. Can i still use these old switches when I get philips Hue? Or do I need to keep all the old switches "on/activated" and buy new philips hue buttons or tap dial switches? Thx in advance for helping 😅
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 9 ай бұрын
The old switches would need to be kept 'on'.. there are some devices that you can put inside existing switches to make them 'smart' - will be looking at those in future videos.. but I use philips hue switches on my walls, and have most of my 'old' switches covered up by them - I've made a few videos about doing that. :)
@michiel3g
@michiel3g 9 ай бұрын
@@kiphakes and with philips switches you mean the philips buttons or tap dial switches. Right? In my living room I sometimes have like 2 or 3 light switches on top of each other. Its pretty hard to hide those i guess i have to put the philips dial switch on top of the others? 🙉
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 9 ай бұрын
I mean these - amzn.to/3YBRjyH If you're handy, you could wire out the original switches altogether, and put a blanking plate on top.. that's another option! :)
@PS-zf1sj
@PS-zf1sj 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. By the way, I love your shirt, May I ask you where it’s from?
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 2 жыл бұрын
That's so kind. It's from Superdry!
@LouvuiLove
@LouvuiLove 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. One question. Do you have to leave your normal light switches on at all times for the bulbs to work ?
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 2 жыл бұрын
Correct, or you can cover them over with Hue Switches (I’ve made a video about that too)
@LouvuiLove
@LouvuiLove 2 жыл бұрын
@@kiphakes great thank you for the super fast reply ☺️
@UmeshBx
@UmeshBx 2 жыл бұрын
I've bought several Hue ceiling lights for my bedroom upstairs, but I've placed the Hue Bridge downstairs in the living room (since that's where router is) - is this distance a problem or no?
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 2 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't be...
@Angel-mp6xu
@Angel-mp6xu Жыл бұрын
I will save and get the kit
@Chanson_Dada
@Chanson_Dada Жыл бұрын
How does the remote switch differentiate between bulbs? I want to put a bulb in three locations. Living room, dining room and bedroom for my elderly mother. Can she carry that remote from room to room and just press the on off button for the bulb/room she wants or would she have to press some other configuration of buttons depending on which bulb/room she’s in? In other words, does the bulb sense aim and or proximity to a specific bulb? Or is there some other button configuration to deal with that will flummox her?
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
I’d recommend getting a remote switch for each room really.. or look at my tap dial switch video I published recently, that has for individual buttons you can use to control different rooms
@Chanson_Dada
@Chanson_Dada Жыл бұрын
@@kiphakes Super fast response! Thank you!
@robertoburgos5445
@robertoburgos5445 Жыл бұрын
Hi mate. Do you know if with the hue bridge you can manage smart lights from Ikea brand? (Tradfri). Many thanks!
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Yeah. So long as they use the Zigbee protocol- which I think most do.
@robertoburgos5445
@robertoburgos5445 Жыл бұрын
@@kiphakes the last question. How ikea is other brand I understand that It doesn't work with hue app? I can link led ikea to hub philips but I will need the ikea App or Google home? Thanks
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Sorry , I don’t understand the question
@emjel-yi9eg
@emjel-yi9eg 11 ай бұрын
Lots of the downstairs lights in our house contain three bulbs (2 x 3 = 6 in living room) which would make it mega expensive. So using this system as a bit of a security thing, Can this system control table top lights that are plugged into a wall socket. Thanks.
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 11 ай бұрын
Yeah - absolutely - I've got Hue Lamps in my bedside lights
@estherpotts8720
@estherpotts8720 2 жыл бұрын
Please do a video with Philips sensors
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 2 жыл бұрын
Done! Make your lights turn on automatically! Looking at the Hue Motion Sensor kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h6eZZLWaz5-cmpc.html
@ipoulter9765
@ipoulter9765 10 ай бұрын
Does the hue bridge have to be in the same room as the lights ?
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 10 ай бұрын
Nope!
@ipoulter9765
@ipoulter9765 10 ай бұрын
@@kiphakes you sure like I have a play strip to game with and don’t it have to be plugged into the monitor to know what lights are on the screen
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 10 ай бұрын
@@ipoulter9765 I have Hue lights in every room of my home.. I only have one Hue Bridge!
@ipoulter9765
@ipoulter9765 10 ай бұрын
@@kiphakes it’s not lights it’s a play strip that’s on back of monitor to react to game screen I’m not sure how it’s gonna sense what colour the screen colour is without but wing in the room unless it’s done by wifi
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 10 ай бұрын
@@ipoulter9765 It would need both the Hue Bridge and the Hue Sync Desktop App on your computer in that case
@larsduborg
@larsduborg Жыл бұрын
Hi Kip! How does the geofence work in a family environment?
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Well.. if the kids are old enough to be left, they’d need the app setting up on their phone so it could report their location too.
@narvaeztiamson918
@narvaeztiamson918 Жыл бұрын
Can i install the bulb in a 220 volts input voltage?
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
If you mean output - then yes, that's fine
@ceciliacelebran658
@ceciliacelebran658 2 ай бұрын
My bridge is onl6 showing 2 blue lights. The internet light would not light up. What should I do?
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 2 ай бұрын
That’s very odd.. is it plugged directly into your router?
@ceciliacelebran658
@ceciliacelebran658 2 ай бұрын
@@kiphakes yes it is.
@TheBigChin187
@TheBigChin187 Жыл бұрын
How many lights can you link to it ?
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
I think the limit is 56 per hub.
@carstenschou322
@carstenschou322 2 жыл бұрын
how can my wife get the control like I do right now. does she have to have an account
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 2 жыл бұрын
Just install the app on her phone, and pair it with the bridge. An account is only needed for control out of the house.
@KaanSoral
@KaanSoral Жыл бұрын
Nice shirt by the way
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@worklab415
@worklab415 Жыл бұрын
What's is a roota?
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Sorry let me translate . Row ter
@worklab415
@worklab415 Жыл бұрын
@@kiphakes Ahhhh, kinda thought so at first. Thanks.
@paulverschueren4379
@paulverschueren4379 6 ай бұрын
The price of Philips hue products is extremely high compared for same products on Amazon IS shamefully for simple led bulb and strips
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 6 ай бұрын
You get what you pay for.. I’ve been using Hue stuff since the start, still not had a failure. There’s a lot of random cheap Chinese crap on Amazon
@Bloo.2
@Bloo.2 Жыл бұрын
anyone else have issues with these lights constantly disconnecting from the bridge ? I have to constantly restart router and my hue app. very annoying. need a real fix.
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Nope. No issues here
@barkingmad7407
@barkingmad7407 Ай бұрын
Ever figure it out? Batteries?
@Bloo.2
@Bloo.2 Ай бұрын
@@barkingmad7407 yes and no lol I ending up moving and ever since then I haven’t had any issues
@Kevin-lm9qv
@Kevin-lm9qv 11 ай бұрын
Thanks British Steve Carell
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 11 ай бұрын
You’re welcome Kevin!
@BOSIOdnb
@BOSIOdnb Жыл бұрын
where in the world are philips hue £40. that starter kit is £200 on amazon now 😭
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Bridge is still £40 ish - One of the starter kits is £115 ?! amzn.to/3gy3on3
@bigjimstream
@bigjimstream Жыл бұрын
A recommendation for you sir. Cut down your intro to less than 3 seconds. Thanks for the content.
@kiphakes
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation.. but, no.. it’s not changing.
@bigjimstream
@bigjimstream Жыл бұрын
@@kiphakes No worries my friend.
@LM-47
@LM-47 7 ай бұрын
What's a roota 😂
@kiphakes
@kiphakes 7 ай бұрын
Sorry - let me translate- Row terrr
@LM-47
@LM-47 7 ай бұрын
@@kiphakes arrrrrr 🏴‍☠😂
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