In the future, SmartThings will allow Samsung smartphones and tablets to be coupled with Philips Hue in order to accompany music with suitable lighting effects via the smart lights. In addition, Philips Hue reaffirms the goal of a quick Matter update for the Hue Bridge.
SmartThings Music Sync for Philips Hue
In conjunction with Spotify, Philips Hue lamps and lights can already adjust color and brightness to match music playback, now this feature is being extended to Samsung SmartThings. In the future, all Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets with the latest version of SmartThings can be paired with Philips Hue products and SmartThings Music Sync in order to underlay the music being played with coordinated lighting.
In order to sync the smart connected lighting products with a Galaxy device, the music sync function needs to be activated in Samsung's SmartThings app, which is scheduled to officially launch in the fourth quarter. Once the app has been updated, the music synchronization function can be found in the menu, according to Signify more security
With the new “Mimic Presence” automation available in the Hue app, Philips Hue wants to reduce the risk of break-ins when you're away. It simulates being at home when the user is away. The automation function switches on the connected Philips Hue products at exactly the times when they are otherwise used, which should give the impression from the outside that someone is actually at home. The users can decide for themselves which lights should be used by the automation, whether they should be switched on and off throughout the day or only when it is dark outside. Mimic Presence automation will be available in the app soon.
Matter will come for Hue as soon as it is available
Phillips Hue has also taken care of the topic of Matter reiterated at IFA 2022, reiterating that a Matter update for the Hue Bridge will be shipped once the standard is released this fall. Even if all Matter devices from different manufacturers are to be interoperable and compatible with one another, this does not mean that every light from a third-party manufacturer, for example, will also be able to use all the functions of Philips Hue. For example, the integration of external lights into the entertainment areas will not be possible according to the current status, so that your own setup cannot be expanded at will with cheaper models.
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