No, you do not need a pricey Hue hub.
You can, however, connect them directly with current-gen Amazon Echo speakers and with Google Home speakers and Google Nest smart displays.
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For most, I think the Hue Bridge is worth it from the start -- especially since you can typically get it packaged in one of Hue's starter kits for very little additional expense.
They come in an impressive variety of shapes, styles and fittings.
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Philips Hue ist das smarte LED-Lichtsystem steuerbar über App, Schalter und Sprache.
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Prices range from $15 a piece for bulbs like those to $250 for a 58-inch tall To get started with Philips Hue, you plug in the Hue Bridge and connect it to your router via an Ethernet cable. I bought them to pair with my new echo dot in the hopes of smartifying my apartment a little bit.
We've been using one to control the lights at the CNET Smart Apartment for a few years now, and it's never failed us.
Also coming in July is the Philips Hue …
AWorks with Alexa if you understand the app....easy!
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Philips Hue has a new $19.99 White A21 bulb coming in late July, and it will be its brightest bulb yet with a 1600 lumen output.
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When ready to connect a voice assistant, just go to Settings > Add voice assistant in the Hue App.
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There were no issues at all and no bridge or other device was needed beyond the echo dot. The smart bulb can be used with Bluetooth or paired with a Philips Hue Hub (sold separately) for ultimate smart lighting control. That connection to the cloud lets you control Hue's lights from your phone, with a voice command via Siri, Alexa or the Google Assistant, or by automating them to turn on and off at specific times or when other devices trigger them.