As the core of the Philips Hue smart home lighting system, the Philips Hue bridge will automatically update to adapt to the Matter interconnect standard, so that all connected Philips Hue products are compatible with this new industry standard
The Matter interconnection standard optimizes the interconnection experience between the Philips Hue system and other smart devices, laying the foundation for future development
The Connectivity Standards Alliance is expected to release the Matter interconnect standard in the fourth quarter of 2021
Eindhoven, The Netherlands-Signify (Amsterdam Euronext: LIGHT), a global lighting leader, recently announced that all Philips Hue products, including existing and upcoming smart connected lamps and accessories, will pass The software update of the bridge adapts to the smart home interconnection standard Matter. The Matter interconnection standard announced by the Intelligent Internet Standards Alliance (formerly Zigbee Alliance) on May 11 is a new industry unified standard. Its predecessor is the Connected Home Over IP (CHIP) plan, which aims to develop and formulate a set of Internet-based protocols. The smart home interconnection standard enables seamless collaboration between smart home devices. After adapting to this agreement, users of Philips Hue will benefit from stronger interoperability and create smart home use scenarios easily and conveniently.
In just one step, all Philips Hue products can be adapted to the Matter interconnect standard
Philips Hue has the most convenient personalized functions and the most comprehensive smart home lighting product line. As the core of the Philips Hue system, the Philips Hue bridge connects and controls all Philips Hue products, including indoor and outdoor lamps, entertainment lighting products, and smart accessories. In order to further enhance the Philips Hue smart home lighting system, the bridge in the user's home will be automatically updated to adapt to the Matter interconnect standard. Through this update, users can get a more convenient experience when connecting the Philips Hue smart home lighting system with other smart home devices. After the Philips Hue bridge is updated to adapt to the Matter interconnect standard, all personalized settings in the Philips Hue system will remain unchanged. Users can continue to enjoy rich functions such as lighting scenes brought by smart lighting, automated lighting schedules, and advanced entertainment atmospheres.
Philips Hue is the main promoter of the development of the Matter interconnect standard
As a board member of the Smart Connected Standards Alliance, a member of the Matter and Zigbee executive committees, and an active participant in the development of specifications and certification, Signify is the main promoter of the development of the Matter interconnect standard (formerly Connected Home Over IP, CHIP plan). Signify has been actively contributing since the inception of the standard, and is committed to achieving seamless integration of lighting and smart home ecology to further enhance the unique experience that Philips Hue gives users. Signify actively participates in sample trial production and periodically tests the interoperability of Philips Hue and smart home partners under the Matter interconnection standard to ensure that current and future users of Philips Hue can get an excellent smart home interconnection experience.
"At Philips Hue, we continue to innovate and improve the user experience when connecting with other smart home systems. By actively participating in sample trial production and testing the interoperability of Philips Hue and other smart home devices under the Matter interconnection standard, we continue to optimize Philips Hue The smart home experience provided. I believe that the industry’s unified interconnection standards will enable smart homes to enter more homes.” said George Yianni, general manager of Philips Hue technology.
The Intelligent Interconnection Standards Alliance is expected to launch a new Matter interconnection standard in the fourth quarter of 2021. Subsequently, the software update of the Philips Hue bridge will be carried out on a global scale.
About Philips Hue
Philips Hue is the world's leading home smart lighting system. Its products include bulbs, light strips, lamps and controllers. Through a vibrant application (App) development ecosystem, Philips Hue has innovated the application of home lighting, lighting up every moment of life through a colorful atmosphere, providing peace of mind through convenient timetables and automated procedures, and through the best light Effectively optimize daily activities and stimulate your life inspiration.
