Philips hue User manual

Philips Hue
User Manual

Hardware version 2.0
User Manual version 1.0
Philips Lighting North America Corporation
© 2015 Koninklijke Philips NV
www.meethue.com
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Philips Hue User Manual
Table of contents
Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
Overview--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
Getting started ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Setting up Philips Hue---------------------------------------------------------- 3
Inside the box -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Connecting the hardware ----------------------------------------------------- 4
To insert the lights: ------------------------------------------------------ 4
To connect the bridge:-------------------------------------------------- 4
To connect to Wi-Fi------------------------------------------------------ 5
Installing the software---------------------------------------------------------- 5
To download the app:--------------------------------------------------- 5
To set up the app:-------------------------------------------------------- 6
Using Philips Hue----------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Operating the lights------------------------------------------------------------- 7
To turn the lights on: ---------------------------------------------------- 7
To turn the lights off: ---------------------------------------------------- 8
To adjust the light colours individually:----------------------------- 8
To adjust the light colours in groups: ------------------------------- 9
Creating light scenes--------------------------------------------------------- 10

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To create a light scene manually:---------------------------------- 10
To create a light scene from a photo:----------------------------- 11
Setting alarms and timers--------------------------------------------------- 12
To turn the lights on with an alarm:-------------------------------- 12
To turn the lights off with an alarm:-------------------------------- 13
To turn the lights on with a timer:---------------------------------- 14
To turn the lights off with a timer:---------------------------------- 15
Using Siri voice control ------------------------------------------------------ 16
To pair Siri with the bridge:------------------------------------------ 16
To import the lights: --------------------------------------------------- 17
To import light scenes: ----------------------------------------------- 17
To use Siri voice commands:--------------------------------------- 17
Expanding Philips Hue ------------------------------------------------------- 19
Adding lights-------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
To add lights manually:----------------------------------------------- 19
To add lights automatically: ----------------------------------------- 20
Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Index -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

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Table of figures
Table 1: User manual terminology......................................................2
Figure 1: Philips Hue app icon............................................................6
Figure 2: Philips Hue app menu .........................................................6
Figure 3: Philips Hue app lights screen..............................................8
Figure 4: Philips Hue app colour pallette..........................................10
Figure 5: Philips Hue app alarm screen............................................13
Figure 6: Philips Hue app timer screen.............................................15
Figure 7: Apple Home Kit pairing icon..............................................16
Table 2: Siri voice commands ..........................................................18
Table 3: Troubleshooting..................................................................21

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Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of The Philips Hue Personal
Wireless Lighting System Starter Kit!
Overview
Your Philips Hue gives you limitless lighting possibilities; select the
colour of each light, set timers and alarms, even activate the lights
with voice control. With your Philips Hue, you have total control over
the lighting in your home.
It is the goal of this user manual to help you set up and make the
most of your new residential lighting system. With this manual, you’ll
learn about:
•Setting up your Philips Hue
•Using your Philips Hue
•Expanding your Philips Hue
Each section contains an overview of the topic and detailed steps for
completing tasks. Before beginning, take a look at Table 1 and
familiarize yourself with the terminology and icons used in this
user manual.

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Table 1
Term Refers to
The lights The Philips Hue light bulbs
The bridge The Philips Hue bridge
The app The Philips Hue app
Your device Your iPhone, iPad
Wi-Fi Personal wireless internet connection
Caution! Heed these warnings to avoid damaging
your Philips Hue
Notes provide additional information
Tips provide another way to complete a task.
Getting started
In addition to your Philips Hue starter kit, you’ll also need the
following items before beginning the set up procedures:
•Your device
•An Apple app store account
•A Wi-Fi connection
•Three light fixtures

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Setting up Philips Hue
Setting up Philips Hue
Before using your Philips Hue, you must complete the setup
procedures. Setting up your Philips Hue involves connecting the
hardware and downloading the software.
In this section, you’ll learn what hardware is included in the Starter Kit
box, how to connect the hardware, and how to download the software
to your device.
Your Philips Hue is designed for indoor use only! Do NOT
use outdoors.
Inside the box
Your Philips Hue Starter Kit includes four types of hardware:
•Three Philips Hue LED lights
•One Philips Hue bridge
•One power cord
•One Ethernet cable

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Connecting the hardware
The first step in setting up your Philips Hue is connecting all of the
hardware; that means plugging in everything from the Starter Kit box.
In this section you’ll learn how to insert the lights, connect the bridge
and connect to Wi-Fi.
To insert the lights:
1. Remove the existing lights from three fixtures.
2. Using a clockwise motion, screw your Philips Hue lights into
the three open light fixtures.
3. Flip the associated light switches to the ON position.
Nothing will happen until you connect the lights to the bridge.
You can use your Philips Hue with an existing dimmer
switch, but the dimmer must remain in the full ON position.
To connect the bridge:
1. Plug the round end of the power cord into the back of
the bridge.
2. Plug the AC end of the power cord into a standard wall outlet.
Notice the three lights you inserted turn on.

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To connect to Wi-Fi
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the back of
the bridge.
2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into your router.
Now that you’ve set up the hardware, you can set up the software.
Installing the software
Your Philips Hue is operated solely through your device with the
Philips Hue app; giving you control of your lights from anywhere.
In this section you’ll learn how to download and set up the app.
To download the app:
1. Using your device, connect to the Apple App Store.
2. Tap the Search icon.
3. Type Philips Hue.
4. Scroll until you find the icon shown in Figure 1 (p. 6).
5. Tap Get.
The app is now downloading to your device.