philips Hue is expanding its smart lighting ecosystem with ”Huge MotionAware” technology, bringing motion-activated lighting to a wider range of its bulbs and light strips. The update, rolling out with new product releases this fall, allows users to automate lighting based on movement within a room, creating more immersive and responsive home environments.
This feature arrives as smart home automation becomes increasingly complex, and as consumers seek more seamless and intuitive experiences. While motion-sensing smart lights already exist, Philips HueS approach aims to integrate this functionality directly into existing bulbs, eliminating the need for separate motion sensors in many setups. The rollout requires a new, upgraded Hue Bridge Pro, impacting current Hue users who want to take advantage of the technology.
to enable Huge motionaware, users will need Philips’ new third-generation Hue Bridge Pro, available for approximately $100. This bridge automatically activates the feature on compatible lights and also unlocks additional capabilities for Philips’ Zigbee bulbs, including advanced lighting scenes and remote control functionality. Philips states that the “vast majority” of its Hue products already support the new technology.
A compatibility list is available on the Philips Hue support website, detailing which products are not supported. The company notes that nearly all Philips Hue bulbs and light strips are compatible, including the latest models.
Most of the new Philips Hue products featuring huge MotionAware will launch in North America starting in September, with additional products becoming available in November.
