Smart Hub Comparison · UK 2026
Philips Hue Bridge Pro vs Philips Hue Bridge

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Philips Hue Bridge Pro and the Philips Hue Bridge are smart lighting hubs. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Philips Hue specs come from Hue’s own pages, UK pages first.

Quick verdict

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Philips Hue Bridge Pro

Pick it for: Up to 150 bulbs and 50 accessories (the Hue Bridge: 50 lights and 12 accessories) · MotionAware turns compatible Hue lights into motion sensors (not listed for the Hue Bridge) · Connects to your router by Ethernet, with the cable provided, or over Wi-Fi (the Hue Bridge: plugs into your router with an Ethernet cable, per Hue’s US reset guide)

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Philips Hue Bridge

Pick it for: Square 88 x 88 x 26 mm hub (the Bridge Pro: 92.3 mm in diameter, 26 mm high)

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Quick comparison

Spec Philips Hue Bridge Pro Philips Hue Bridge
Connects devices Up to 150 bulbs, 50 accessories Up to 50 lights, 12 accessories
Matter and Thread Matter via Hue Bridge; Thread not stated by Hue Matter via Hue Bridge; Thread not stated by Hue
Network Ethernet (cable included) or Wi-Fi Router via Ethernet cable (Hue’s US reset guide)
Power Mains (5V 1A adapter, UK plug) Mains (5V 600mA adapter)
Extras MotionAware, up to 500 scenes; desk or wall mount Desk or wall mount
Philips Hue Bridge Pro

Pros

  • Room for 150 bulbs and 50 accessories, against 50 and 12 on the Hue Bridge
  • Up to 500 scenes
  • MotionAware turns compatible Hue lights into motion sensors
  • Ethernet cable included, with Wi-Fi as an option
  • Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings and Apple Home

Cons

  • Moving from a Hue Bridge is one-way and can’t be undone
  • Legacy SmartLink devices aren’t supported or migrated
  • Hue expects migration to take 30-60 minutes per Bridge
Philips Hue Bridge

Pros

  • Control Hue lights from anywhere in the Hue app
  • Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home and SmartThings

Cons

  • Maximum of 50 lights and 12 accessories

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Philips Hue Bridge Pro

  • Up to 150 bulbs and 50 accessories (the Hue Bridge: 50 lights and 12 accessories)
  • MotionAware turns compatible Hue lights into motion sensors (not listed for the Hue Bridge)
  • Connects to your router by Ethernet, with the cable provided, or over Wi-Fi (the Hue Bridge: plugs into your router with an Ethernet cable, per Hue’s US reset guide)
Why choose the Philips Hue Bridge

  • Square 88 x 88 x 26 mm hub (the Bridge Pro: 92.3 mm in diameter, 26 mm high)

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