- A new update to the Philips Hue -mobilappe is rolling out now
- The app now suggests adding new sensors and switching to a zone during the installation process
- This avoids a problem where lighting scenes are not available later
If you’ve ever struggled to create new sensors and switch to your Philips Hue lights, help is available. A new app update is being rolled out now that automatically suggests adding accessories to a zone when you connect them for the first time so you don’t miss any features later.
A zone is a set of lights and other accessories that you want to control together as a group. They do not necessarily have to be in the same place or include all lights in a room. For example, you may be able to create a zone specifically for your home entertainment lighting, or one that includes all lights on a particular floor.
Previously, it was an optional step within the Philips Hue app that you might miss new devices for a space or zone in the Philips Hue app that you might be in a hurry. If you did, you wouldn’t be able to use all the switch or sensor’s features afterwards. For example, you may not be able to see all the available scenes (finished lighting profiles).
The new app update was discovered by the editor of Hueblog.com, who says he has often contacted by readers who are stuck in this frustrating ‘accessory trap’. From now on, the app will suggest creating at least one zone during the installation process so that you do not suffer from this problem and will note that you can always hide zones in the future if you prefer.
Simpler setup
There is also a change in the installation process when you install a new Philips Hue Security Camera. As notebookcheck explains, the app now gives you the chance to set up motion -controlled lighting during the initial setup process.
Both of these are relatively minor changes and there is still no news about the upcoming Philips Hue AI assistant. However, they address some common problems that you might face when you expand your Philips Hue setup and make your best smart lights even better.
