Philips Hue could be gearing up for its biggest update in years, with leaks suggesting new bulbs will support direct Matter connectivity. Packaging spotted on Amazon showed the Matter logo, and an FCC filing revealed a Hue White bulb with a Matter setup code alongside Bluetooth and Zigbee.
Whilst there’s no mention of Thread or Wi-Fi yet, this shift would make Hue bulbs easier to connect to any Matter controller, keeping Zigbee for advanced features but finally breaking free from the Bridge for everyday use.
Philips Hue news has been coming thick and fast lately, with the biggest headlines pointing to new launches expected at IFA this week. However, beyond hardware, it looks like one of the biggest software updates in years could be on the horizon.
