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Philips Hue Smart Plug (US)

verified 2026-10-07 Specs from Philips Hue Smart Plug product page. Also known as: hue smart plug.

Specs

protocolzigbee; bluetooth
bridge requiredNo for Bluetooth app control; Hue Bridge needed for Apple Home and Matter

Fits

  • hub Philips Hue Bridge (Hue Bridge or Hue Bridge Pro)
    Hue's own Zigbee hub; required for Hue sensors and for using Hue lights with Apple Home or Matter.
  • radio / hub Zigbee hub
    A hub with a built-in Zigbee radio that can pair Zigbee bulbs, plugs, switches, sensors and locks directly.

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Good to know
  • Hue products connected only over Bluetooth cannot be used with Matter; Matter support comes via the Hue Bridge.
  • The standard Hue Bridge supports up to 50 lights and 12 accessories; the Hue Bridge Pro supports 150+ lights and 50+ accessories.
  • The Hue Play HDMI Sync Box and the dial on the Tap Dial Switch do not support Matter.
  • Zigbee is not Matter: a Zigbee device needs a Zigbee hub (or a bridge that exposes it to Matter); Matter-only controllers cannot pair it directly.
  • Some brands use their own Zigbee hub for full features (e.g., Aqara sensors require an Aqara hub; Hue accessories like the motion sensor require the Hue Bridge).
  • Pairing a branded Zigbee bulb directly to a third-party hub such as an Echo generally gives basic on/off/dim/color control only; brand features such as Hue scenes and entertainment need the brand's own bridge.

What does the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) work with?

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