Smart Lighting

How To Use Philips Hue Without Bridge?

Bluetooth-capable Hue bulbs have shipped since 2019, and for a single room they work fine without the Bridge — until you hit the 10-bulb cap and the 30-foot range limit.

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Smart Lighting

Do Smart Lights Slow Down WiFi?

Smart bulbs use tens of MB per month — less than a single video call — yet they can still drag your WiFi down. The culprit is device slots and 2.4 GHz airtime, not data.

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Smart Lighting

Can Smart Light Bulbs Be Hacked To Spy On You?

Turning your smart bulb off through the app doesn't cut its radio — the chip stays on standby, listening, as long as it's plugged in. The only real off switch is the wall.

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