Smart Plug for Lights
Philips Hue Smart Plug Review

Bluetooth and Zigbee  |  Bluetooth control without a Bridge  |  Matter via Hue Bridge  |  Zigbee repeater  |  220-240 V

Overview

The Philips Hue Smart Plug adds any light to your Hue system. Hue says it lets you turn any light, even one that can’t take a Hue bulb, into a smart light. It is white, measures 64 x 60 x 60 mm and weighs 0.11 kg. It runs on 220-240 V, is Class II double insulated, is rated IP20 and works from 0°C to 40°C. Hue rates it for 10,000 switch cycles, and gives a 2-year warranty and a minimum 60-month support period from purchase.

It uses Bluetooth and Zigbee, and Hue says it works without Wi-Fi. Hue’s advice is to use Bluetooth for instant light control or connect a Hue Bridge to unlock more features. It works with Matter through a Hue Bridge. Hue’s voice line lists Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Home, with a Hue Bridge required, and its spec table lists the plug as a Zigbee repeater. It is set up in the Philips Hue app on Android 10 or later and iOS 16 or later.

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Key Features

✓Turns any light, even one that can’t take a Hue bulb, into a smart light
✓Bluetooth and Zigbee; works without Wi-Fi
✓Bluetooth control without a Bridge; a Hue Bridge unlocks more features
✓Works with Matter through a Hue Bridge
✓Zigbee repeater (Hue spec table)
✓220-240 V; Class II double insulated
✓IP20 rating; 0°C to 40°C
✓64 x 60 x 60 mm, 0.11 kg
✓Rated for 10,000 switch cycles
✓Philips Hue app on Android 10 or later and iOS 16 or later

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Adds lights that can’t take a Hue bulb to your Hue system
+ Bluetooth control without a Hue Bridge
+ Works without Wi-Fi
+ Acts as a Zigbee repeater
+ Works with Matter through a Hue Bridge

Cons

− Hue’s UK product page lists a Hue Bridge as required for voice assistants
− More features need a Hue Bridge

Good to Know

Hue’s UK page lists the plug’s mains voltage (220-240 V) and a power figure of 3,120 with no unit; Philips’ UK spec sheet for this plug gives a maximum power consumption of 3,120 W. Signify, the company behind Philips Hue, names this model the Philips Hue Smart Plug UK V2 (product code 9290030507) in its UK Declaration of Conformity.

Setup & Installation

Hue’s setup guide gives two routes. With a Hue Bridge, your Bridge should be connected and added to the Philips Hue app. On the Home tab, tap the three dots icon, then tap Add devices and scan the QR code.

Without a Bridge, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone. Open the Settings tab, tap Devices, then tap the blue plus (+) icon in the top right corner and scan the QR code. If there’s no QR code, tap No QR code to add the plug by searching or using its serial number, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.

Common Problems & Fixes

Running into issues? Our Philips Hue troubleshooting guide covers step-by-step fixes taken from Hue’s own support pages, including smart plug not connecting.

Who Should Buy It

Anyone who wants to control a lamp that can’t take a Hue bulb from the Philips Hue app, with or without a Hue Bridge.

Verdict

The Hue Smart Plug brings any light, even one that can’t take a Hue bulb, into your Hue system, with Bluetooth control on its own and no Wi-Fi needed. Add a Hue Bridge for Matter and more features; Hue’s product page also lists one as required for voice assistants.

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