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Philips Hue bridges

Philips Hue / 3 lines, 3 models / 2012-2025

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Which Philips Hue bridges should I buy?

Hue's bridges are the Hue Bridge Pro and the Hue Bridge v2, with the older round Hue Bridge v1.

The standard bridge handles 50 lights and 12 accessories, the Pro 150 lights and 50 accessories, and only the Pro supports MotionAware. Both expose Hue lights to Matter ecosystems as a Matter bridge. Hue says Matter-over-Thread bulbs still need a separate Thread border router. The round first-generation bridge has had no software updates or online services since April 30, 2020 and works only locally.

Lines

Lines at a glance

3 lines
LineCurrent lineOn sale nowNewestWhat it isModels
Hue Bridge ProYesYes2025-09-04Hue's 2025 Bridge Pro.1
Hue Bridge v2YesYes2015-10Hue's square second-generation Bridge from 2015.1
Hue Bridge v1OlderNo2012-10Hue's round first-generation Bridge from 2012, discontinued.1

Currently sold

Newest first in each series.

Models sold now, newest in each series

2 models. List prices as of Oct 9, 2026How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
SeriesModelReleasedShapeEnd of supportZigbeePriceNewest
Hue Bridge ProHue Bridge Pro[1]unknownNone announced. Hue promises at least 36 months of support from purchase.[2]Yes[2] (Zigbee and Bluetooth, with Zigbee Trust Center encryption.)$149.99[2]only model in its series
v2 (2015)Hue Bridge (v2, square)[3]Square[4]None announced. Hue promises at least 36 months of support from purchase.[4][5]Yes[6][7] (Zigbee plus Bluetooth, 2400-2483.5 MHz.)$79.99[4]only model in its series

Old stock

Stores keep selling older models after a replacement ships, The model code identifies each one.

Older models and what replaced them

1 modelHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Older modelReleasedReplacementStatusBasis
Hue Bridge v1 (round, first generation)[8]Newer model: Hue Bridge (v2, square), released 2015-10.[3][8]Discontinued[3][5]Stated status[3][5]

Discontinued models

Models the maker has discontinued, with the date and replacement where known. They have no pages of their own.

Discontinued models and what replaced them

1 modelHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ModelCodesReleasedDiscontinuedReplaced by
Hue Bridge v1 (round, first generation)unknown[8][5]Newer model: Hue Bridge (v2, square), released 2015-10.[3][8]

At a glance

Every product at a glance

3 product familiesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ProductGenerationReleasedStatus
Hue Bridge ProPro (2025)[1]Current[2]
Hue Bridge (v2, square)v2 (2015)[3]Current[4]
Hue Bridge v1 (round, first generation)v1 (2012)[8]Succeeded by Hue Bridge (v2, square) (2015-10)[3][8]

Lineup

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Philips Hue bridges lineup

3 models, 2012-2025. List prices as of Oct 9, 2026A cell with no marker uses the sources listed under the model name
ProductShapeReleasedStatusEnd of supportZigbeeMax lightsMax accessoriesMatter bridgeMatter controllerThread border routerHomeKitEthernet / Wi-FiLocal APIPowerMotionAwareHome AssistantHomeyPriceRetailers
Hue Bridge ProBSB003Pro (2025)unknown2025-09[1] (Hue announced it for Europe and North America in September 2025.)Current[2]None announced. Hue promises at least 36 months of support from purchase.[2]Yes[2] (Zigbee and Bluetooth, with Zigbee Trust Center encryption.)150[1][2] (Hue's FAQ says "150+".)50[1][2]Yes[9][10] (Hue says both the Hue Bridge and Bridge Pro support Matter.)unknownEthernet (cable included) and Wi-Fi[2]unknown100-240 V AC adapter included, 5 V DC 1 A[2]Yes[1][11] (MotionAware is exclusive to the Pro.)unknown$149.99[2]
Hue Bridge (v2, square)v2 (2015)Sources for this row [6][7]Square[4]2015-10[3] (First v2 firmware, 01028090 (2015-10-10), added HomeKit. The on-sale date is unknown.)Current[4]None announced. Hue promises at least 36 months of support from purchase.[4][5]Yes (Zigbee plus Bluetooth, 2400-2483.5 MHz.)5012Yes[3][9][12] (Matter-certified (CSA23K57MAT42558-00, firmware 1.1.0, Ethernet). Hue's Matter page excludes the Play HDMI sync box, the dial of the Tap dial switch and Bluetooth-only products.)unknownYes[3][7] (HomeKit support arrived in firmware 01028090 on 2015-10-10. Adaptive Lighting followed on 2020-11-11 and needs a home hub.)Ethernet (Connects over Ethernet and works without Wi-Fi.)unknown100-240 V AC adapter included, 5 V DC 600 mA[6]No[11] (MotionAware works only with the Hue Bridge Pro.)unknown$79.99[4]
Hue Bridge v1 (round, first generation)v1 (2012)Round[8][13]2012-10[8] (Month of the Hue system launch.)Succeeded by Hue Bridge (v2, square) (2015-10)[3][8]2020-04-30[3][5] (No software updates or online-service compatibility after this date. The bridge still works locally. Final firmware 01043155 is dated 2020-06-22, and the dedicated v1 app was retired on 2022-04-30.)Yes[3] (Zigbee 3.0 support arrived in firmware 01041302 (2018-02-05).)unknownNo[3][5] (Updates ended in 2020, before the 2023 Matter update.)unknownNo[11] (MotionAware works only with the Hue Bridge Pro.)unknownunknown

Features by tier

  • Zigbee coordinator for Hue lights: every tier
  • Exposes Hue lights to Matter: Hue Bridge v2 (square) and up
  • Acts as a Matter controller: no tier
  • Thread border router: no tier
  • More than 50 lights: Hue Bridge Pro and up
  • More than 12 accessories: Hue Bridge Pro and up
  • Ethernet port: Hue Bridge v2 (square) and up
  • Wi-Fi connection: Hue Bridge Pro and up
  • Native HomeKit support: Hue Bridge v2 (square)
  • Documented local API: no tier
  • MotionAware: Hue Bridge Pro and up
  • Still receives updates: Hue Bridge v2 (square) and up
  • Yes
  • No
  • Partial
  • Varies
  • Unknown

Philips Hue bridges: features by tier

12 features x 3 tiersHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FeatureHue Bridge v1 (round)Hue Bridge v2 (square)Hue Bridge ProBSB003
Zigbee coordinator for Hue lightsYes[3]Yes[6][7]Yes[2]
Exposes Hue lights to MatterNo: Updates ended in 2020, before the Matter update.[3][5]Yes[3][9][12]Yes[9][10]
Acts as a Matter controllerUnknownUnknownUnknown
Thread border routerUnknownsee note 1Unknownsee note 1Unknownsee note 1
More than 50 lightsUnknownNo: Limit is 50 lights.[6][7]Yes: Limit is 150 lights.[1][2]
More than 12 accessoriesUnknownNo: Limit is 12 accessories.[6][7]Yes: Limit is 50 accessories.[1][2]
Ethernet portUnknownYes[6][7]Yes[2]
Wi-Fi connectionUnknownUnknownYes[2]
Native HomeKit supportUnknown: HomeKit arrived with v2 firmware in October 2015.Yes[3][7]Unknown: Hue lists HomeKit as a compatible platform for the Pro without further detail.
Documented local APIUnknownUnknownUnknown
MotionAwareNo[11]No[11]Yes[1][11]
Still receives updatesNo: No software updates or online services since 2020-04-30.[3][5]Yessee note 2[3][4]Yessee note 2[2]
  1. Thread border router: Hue lists no Thread radio for this bridge and says Matter-enabled Hue bulbs need a separate Thread border router.
  2. Still receives updates: Hue promises at least 36 months of support from purchase.

Timeline

11 dated events across the line, each with its own source. Products with the same date, event and source share one entry.

  1. 2012
    1. Hue Bridge v1 (round, first generation): Released [8]

      Month of the Hue system launch

  2. 2015
    1. Hue Bridge (v2, square): Released [3]

      Earliest v2 firmware release

  3. 2020
    1. Hue Bridge v1 (round, first generation): Discontinued [5]

      End of software updates and online services. The bridge still works locally.

  4. 2021
    1. Hue Bridge (v2, square): Announced [14]

      Matter via bridge update announced

  5. 2023
    1. Hue Bridge (v2, square): Announced [15]

      Matter bridge update dated for September 2023

    2. Hue Bridge (v2, square): Firmware [3]

      Firmware 1960062030: bridge updated to support Matter

    3. Hue Bridge (v2, square): Certified [12]

      CSA23K57MAT42558-00, fw 1.1.0

  6. 2024
    1. Hue Bridge (v2, square): Firmware [3]

      Firmware 1962097030: Matter support for the Secure contact sensor

  7. 2025
    1. Hue Bridge Pro: Certified [10]

      Matter CSA25038SWC60221-M2, fw 1.3.0

    2. Hue Bridge Pro: Released [1]

      Announced with availability in September 2025

    3. Hue Bridge Pro: Firmware [3]

      Firmware 1974142030: changes to support migrating multiple bridges to a Bridge Pro

Identify a model

Hue sells the square bridge as just "Hue Bridge". "v1" and "v2" are the names Hue uses in firmware notes and its end-of-support policy.

Identifying clues

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
BridgeShape and nameCodesNotes
v1RoundunknownOut of support since 2020-04-30. Settings can be migrated to a v2 or Pro in the Hue app
v2Square, sold as "Hue Bridge"UPC 046677458478, 12NC 929001180643Firmware is labelled "V2"
ProSold as "Bridge Pro"UPC 046677582111, 12NC 929003582615; BSB003Firmware notes list Pro entries from 2025-12-08

Hue publishes no model numbers for v1 or v2.

Cite this page

Philips Hue bridges. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/philips-hue-bridges. Last checked 2026-10-09.

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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Hue Bridge Pro product page (US)
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue Bridge firmware release notes (US)
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Hue Bridge product page (US)
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue End of Support policy
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Hue Bridge specifications (US)
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / What is the Hue Bridge? (FAQ)
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    DBen.wikipedia.org / Wikipedia: Philips Hue
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