Philips Hue bulbs gain dual Zigbee and Matter connectivity

Philips Hue smart bulbs are set to receive a software update that will enable them to support both Zigbee and Matter over Thread simultaneously. This new capability, powered by Silicon Labs' concurrent multiprotocol technology, will allow bulbs to remain connected to a Hue Bridge for advanced features while also joining a Matter smart home system directly. This move aims to provide consumers with greater flexibility and avoid ecosystem lock-in, aligning with the goals of the Matter standard. AI

IMPACT Enhances interoperability in smart home ecosystems, potentially simplifying device management for consumers.

RANK_REASON This is a product update for smart home devices, not a core AI release or significant industry shift.

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• Amazon Alexa
• Apple Home
• Bluetooth
• George Yianni
• Google Home
• Hue Bridge
• Matter
• Philips Hue
• Samsung SmartThings
• Signify
• Thread
• Zigbee

• product
• infra

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