Table of Contents
- 1 Can Alexa control multiple Hue bridges?
- 2 How many Philips Hue lights can you connect to Alexa?
- 3 Why are my Hue lights not responding to Alexa?
- 4 Can you have two hue bridges one house?
- 5 Do you need a Philips Hue bridge with Alexa?
- 6 What do I do when my device is unresponsive Alexa?
- 7 How many devices can Hue Bridge control?
- 8 Can I control my hue lights with Alexa?
- 9 Does Alexa show duplicate bulbs when you say “bedroom light”?
- 10 Why can’t Alexa trigger hue routines?
Can Alexa control multiple Hue bridges?
For each Hue bridge you’ll need to set up a new Alexa account, as it’s not possible to use multiple Hue bridge with just 1 Alexa account.
How many Philips Hue lights can you connect to Alexa?
Simply, power on the light and say ‘Alexa, discover my devices’. We advise to connect and control up to 5 lights for the best experience. For additional lights we recommend upgrading to a Philips Hue Bridge and connect to Alexa via the Philips Hue skill.
Is there a limit to Alexa devices?
Alexa has no limit to the number of devices it can handle; the more the device, the more your home’s IQ. Get the best Alexa-compatible smart devices; you can command them with just your voice. There are lots of options for smart devices Alexa can handle.
Why are my Hue lights not responding to Alexa?
Sometimes the Alexa Skill can lose its connection to the Hue, and the easiest way to fix it is to remove and re-add. To do this, go to the Alexa app, tap More, Skills & Games, then tap Search. Enter Hue, and then tap Disable Skill. Then tap Enable To Use to reconnect the Skill, and log back in to your Hue account.
Can you have two hue bridges one house?
To Conclude Yes, you can set as many Hue bridges as you like and they won’t mess up your smart lighting. In some situations, it is recommended that users should have more than one bridge.
Can I connect Philips Hue to Alexa?
With the Philips Hue skill and Alexa, you can now interact with your Philips Hue lights, rooms, and scenes, recipes and colors. To get started, select the “Enable Skill” button in the Alexa App to link your Philips Hue account and say, “Alexa, discover devices”.
Do you need a Philips Hue bridge with Alexa?
1 Philips Hue Bluetooth smart lights work with all Echo smart speakers/displays. Hue Bridge required for Echo (1st Gen) and Echo Dot (1st Gen) devices. 2 To learn more about setting up a goodnight routine, go to the Alexa app.
What do I do when my device is unresponsive Alexa?
Fixed: A Connected Alexa Device Is Unresponsive
- Check your home network.
- Confirm the device has power.
- Check the manufacturer’s app.
- Check the Alexa Skill.
- Toggle the Alexa Skill.
- Uninstall and reinstall the device manufacturer’s app.
- Power cycle the device.
- Update the firmware of your device.
How many lights can a Philips Hue bridge control?
50 lights
The brains of the Philips Hue smart lighting system, the Hue Bridge allows you to connect and control up to 50 lights and accessories. Simply plug it in and use the Hue app to set routines, timers, custom light scenes, and more.
How many devices can Hue Bridge control?
10 devices
Simply download the Philips Hue app on each device and connect it to the Hue Bridge that you want to control. Each Hue system can be controlled by up to 10 devices.
Can I control my hue lights with Alexa?
After all, being able to control your lights using voice commands to your Echo is much more convenient than pulling out your phone and launching the Hue app. However I have had some integration problems along the way, and there’s some features which are available in the Hue app but not in Alexa… or just some things that don’t work well in Alexa.
Can I use Alexa with just one account?
If you’ve got an Alexa device in your home, like an Echo smart speaker, anyone in your home can use it. But there are certain disadvantages to having it associated with only one account. Mainly, it means that everyone is pretty much sharing the same account. You can create what Amazon calls a “household.”
Does Alexa show duplicate bulbs when you say “bedroom light”?
Alexa app which no longer shows duplicate bulb/room names. This means that when you say “Alexa, turn on bedroom light”, it will work without issue. Unless, of course, issue 2 affects you..!
Why can’t Alexa trigger hue routines?
As a result, you’d hope that you can trigger and control Hue routines via the Alexa app – so that you have master Alexa routines, and they can trigger the ‘sub’ Hue routines. Unfortunately this isn’t possible: The Alexa app’s routine feature doesn’t allow you to choose Hue routines.