Does this hub have to be hard wired to a router?

Unfortunately I read this AFTER I bought it. It says "wireless" a lot, and the whole "connect to router" is buried! It only has 98 feet capability, well the way my house and walls are, my small house requires a router booster to reach the bedrooms. This thing doesn't reach the lights I bought for my kids for Christmas. Now I get to return this and the lights. Unless anyone knows how to get a round it.

I have a first generation bridge, will this perfectly replace it?? Will The old bulbs still work?

If you buy the new Hue bridge and want to transfer your lights from the old bridge, I recommend that you first update the firmware on the old bridge and make sure you are running the latest Philips Hue app. I was successful transferring my Philips 610 lumen (color) Hue and 750 lumen (white) Lux bulbs. Once the updates are complete, turn on all your Hue bulbs and hook up the new bridge next to the old bridge. Don't disconnect the old bridge yet. Go to the Hue app and select "Settings>My Bridge>Bridge to Bridge Transfer". Your lights will be transferred automatically when the on-screen instructions are carefully followed. The exact wording in the app may be slightly different, just look for the "Bridge to Bridge Transfer". Once the transfer was completed, I updated the firmware on the new bridge to the latest version and disconnected the old bridge. I can now use Siri to control all the Hue bulbs. A manual bulb-transfer is possible, but the procedure is a lot more complex.

The quantity says "2 pack." How many hubs did you receive?

Listing has been corrected to 1-pack.

What is the range of the bridge, or do the lights connect through your router?

They connect through the bridge, so the bridge has to be in range of the lights. I have my bridge in my upstairs man cave with hue lights in there and also outside on my front upstairs and downstairs porch and they work fine. The max distance to the furthest hue light is about 50 feet through several interior and one stucco exterior wall.

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💡 Unlock brilliance everywhere — your smart lighting command center awaits!

DYNAMIC ENTERTAINMENT SYNC - Transform your space with surround lighting that dances to your movies, music, and games via HDMI Sync Box.
GLOBAL ACCESS LOCAL VIBES - Control your lighting from anywhere in the world with the intuitive Philips Hue app and voice assistants.
UNINTERRUPTED CONNECTIVITY - Zigbee mesh network ensures your lights respond instantly—even if your Wi-Fi goes down.
SEAMLESS MULTI ROOM CONTROL - Manage up to 50 smart lights and accessories effortlessly across your entire home, indoors and outdoors.
NEXT LEVEL SMART HOME INTEGRATION - Matter-certified for smooth compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and more.

The Philips Hue Bridge is the essential smart hub that unlocks the full power of your Philips Hue lighting system. Featuring Zigbee mesh technology for a stable, low-latency connection, it supports up to 50 lights and accessories, enabling seamless multi-room and outdoor control. With out-of-home access via the Hue app and voice assistant compatibility, plus Matter certification for future-proof smart home integration, this bridge keeps your lighting system always connected and up to date. Perfect for professionals who demand reliable, immersive smart lighting experiences that elevate home ambiance and entertainment.

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ASIN	B016H0QZ7I
Accepted Voltage Frequency	100 to 240 Volts and 50 Hertz to 60 Hertz
Additional Features	Unlocks all Philips Hue Control Features
Best Sellers Rank	#1,147 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #3 in Home Automation Hubs & Controllers
Brand	Philips Hue
Brand Name	Philips Hue
Bulb Base	E26
Bulb Shape Size	A19
Color	White Ambiance
Color Rendering Index	80
Connectivity Protocol	Wi-Fi, Zigbee, ethernet
Connectivity Technology	ZigBee
Control Method	App, Voice
Controller Type	Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, iOS
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 11,330 Reviews
Efficiency	High
Frequency	2483.5 MHz
Global Trade Identification Number	00046677458478
Incandescent Equivalent Wattage	40 Watts
Included Components	1 Philips Hue bridge, 1 power adapter, 1 LAN cable
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor, Outdoor
Item Dimensions W x H	3.5"W x 3.5"H
Item Type Name	Smart Hub
Item Weight	0.1 Pounds
Light Color	white
Light Output Maximum	510 Lumens
Light Source Operating Life	2 Years
Light Source Type	LED
Light Source Wattage	0.1 Watts
Light Type	LED
Manufacturer	Philips Hue
Manufacturer Part Number	458471
Manufacturer Warranty Description	2 year warranty.
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	Hub
Model Number	458471
Number of Items	1
Package Quantity	1
Power Consumption	3 Watts
Power Source	Corded Electric
Sensor Technology	Zigbee
Shape	Tubular(T)
Smart Home Compatibility	Smart Home Compatible
Special Feature	Unlocks all Philips Hue Control Features
Specific Uses For Product	Indoor
Specification Met	Zigbee
Style Name	Bridge Only
Theme	smart home
UPC	046677458478
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Voltage	240 Volts
Wattage	60 watts
White Brightness	510 Lumens

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