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Hue Bridge Pro users warn of bricking bug after firmware update

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Users of the Hue Bridge Pro smart home hub are reporting a critical bug that bricks the device after a recent firmware update. The issue appears to render the hub inoperable, preventing it from connecting to the network or controlling smart home devices. Affected users are advised to avoid installing the problematic update until a fix is released. AI

RANK_REASON This is a product defect report for a consumer smart home device, not a core AI development.

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Hue Bridge Pro users warn of bricking bug after firmware update

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Don’t update! Hue Bridge Pro users warn about smart home hub bricking bug This is an update you'll want to avoid. https://www. androidauthority.com/update-br ic

    Don’t update! Hue Bridge Pro users warn about smart home hub bricking bug This is an update you'll want to avoid. https://www. androidauthority.com/update-br icking-hue-bridge-pro-3682465/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurity # Apple # Google #…

    LINKS androidauthority.com/update-bricking-hue-…

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