I have one of these bulbs as I rescued it as it was being thrown away at work. I think they cost a fair few quid. It does light up at least. Looks brand new.

 

Anyway, I would like advice on a controller.

 

Is it really as simple as downloading an App onto my phone ??? And would I need an account of any kind ???

 

I do not / have never used my phone to scan anything and do not download much (if not automatically, such as updates on my laptop.).

I do not use the phone for internet use very much at all but if it is as simple as it sounds I would be daft not to.

 

Any sensible / simple advice gratefully appreciated. Thanks.

I think Hue requires an additional hub to allow an app (or hardware controller) to make full use of the bulb.

Other bulb options don't require a controller so may be better in the long run.

I will have to look into that John ..... thanks

If I remember correctly, it depends how old the bulb is.

 

Older ones need a hue hub to work

Newer ones have bluetooth and can work without a hub.

As above, older ones require a hub and the newer ones are Bluetooth, so just need the app.

If you have any smart home devices such as Alexa/Google Assistant, they integrate really well for voice control. Nearly every bulb in my house (and outside) is Hue, never had an issue with them. 
 

Edited 23 November, 20223 yr by MATT0693

Thanks guys ...... it has the Bluetooth logo on it.

 

So therefore 

2 hours ago, Tilt said:

 

Is it really as simple as downloading an App onto my phone ??? And would I need an account of any kind to download it ???

 

Nothing else 'smart' in my house .............. (No cheeky personal comments thanks, Lol).

You probably need an account but the app will likely walk you through the process.

 

No idea what kind of phone you have but you probably want this app:

- Apple store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/philips-hue-bluetooth/id1456604186

- Google play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.signify.hue.blue&hl=en_GB&gl=US&pli=1

@langers2k android Galaxy A5 so guessing google play store ??? 

 

Assuming Apple store is for Apple owners only ????? (I genuinely don't know, but logically would assume so).

 

Thanks for your help and advice.

Yup, Google play store 👍

1 hour ago, Tilt said:

Assuming Apple store is for Apple owners only ?

Not necessarily; if you have, say, a Windoze PC with a Mac(Intosh) emulator installed and running...

Bugger ................

 

After all that turns out it needs Android 8 and my phone is only 7, Too young eh, Lol.