Harmony app 3.0 and later lets you add, configure, and control Philips hue. Here's how:
Connect to Philips hue Bridge on the same Wi-Fi network
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Set up and configure your Philips hue lighting system with the Philips hue app (see your product documentation for instructions).
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Tap the menu icon in the Harmony app.
NOTE: Your Harmony app and Philips hue must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
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Tap Find hue Bridge to scan for any Philips hue Bridges.
NOTE: You can only connect to one hue Bridge at a time.
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Press the center button on the hue Bridge when it is detected.
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You'll see a confirmation screen on your Harmony app when it is paired with the hue Bridge.
NOTE: If a Philips hue Bridge isn't found in 30 seconds, a message displays giving you the option to try again or set it up later.
Create a Philips hue Light Group with Harmony app
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Tap the light bulb icon to access Philips hue.
NOTE: If a Philips hue Bridge isn't paired, you'll be prompted to find and pair with the Bridge.
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Tap the pencil icon in the Light Group section.
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Add or delete lights from your Light Group.
Toggle Philips hue lights using the light bulb icon
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Tap the light bulb icon to access Philips hue.
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Tap the menu icon in the Home Control section.
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Tap Program hue Lights.
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Tap Long Press Bulb Icon.
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Set the state you want your Philips hue bulbs to be in when you long-press the Light Bulb icon.
NOTE: You can toggle the bulbs on or off and adjust the brightness and temperature of each bulb.
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Tap Done.
NOTE: A second long press turns the hue lights off.
Program hue lights when you turn on an Activity
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Tap the light bulb icon to access Philips hue.
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Tap the menu icon in the Home Control section.
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Tap Program hue Lights.
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Select the Activity you want to use Philips hue lights for.
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Set the state you want your Philips hue bulbs to be in when you turn on this Activity.
NOTE: You can toggle the bulbs on or off and adjust the brightness and temperature of each bulb.
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Tap Done to complete the programming.
Program hue lights when you turn off an Activity
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Tap the light bulb icon to access Philips hue.
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Tap the menu icon in the Home Control section.
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Tap Program hue Lights.
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Tap the Tap Off Button.
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Set the state you want your Philips hue bulbs to be in when you turn off an Activity.
NOTE: You can toggle the bulbs on or off and adjust the brightness and temperature of each bulb.
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Tap Done to complete the programming.
Change bulb names or add new bulbs
You have to use the Philips hue app to change the name of your bulbs or to add new Philips hue bulbs. After they are added, Harmony app will update automatically with the new settings.
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