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Philips Hue Smart Hub Renewed Alexa Apple HomeKit

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The renewed Philips Hue Smart Hub connects up to 50 smart lights with Alexa, HomeKit, and Google Assistant control.

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Overview

The Philips Hue Smart Hub serves as the central controller for your entire Philips Hue lighting ecosystem. Using the ZigBee wireless protocol with a frequency band of 2400 to 2483.5 MHz, the hub communicates with up to 50 Hue lights within a 98-foot range, while connecting to your home network through a wired Ethernet cable. This setup enables voice control through Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant, as well as full remote access via the Philips Hue app — letting you manage your lights, set schedules, and create automations whether you're at home or away.

This renewed unit has been inspected and tested to function like new and comes backed by a two-year warranty. The hub integrates with third-party smart home platforms including Nest and Samsung SmartThings, and supports Hue accessories like the Dimmer Switch, Hue Tap, and Hue Motion Sensor for expanded control options. The box includes the Hue Hub, a power adapter, an Ethernet cable, and a user manual. It's a practical and affordable way to bring centralized smart lighting control to your home without paying full retail price.

Key Features

Add up to 50 Philips Hue lights of your choice with this ZigBee-controlled hub necessary for voice control with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, or Google Assistant , Maximum Operating Range- 98 feet

The heart of your Philips Hue system, this hub also enables you to control all of your Philips Hue products via the Philips Hue app, even when you're away from home. Frequency band is 2400 to 2483.5 MHz

Enhance your Philips Hue system by setting timers and alarms, connecting to a variety of apps, dimming the lights and more (cannot be used with conventional dimmers)

Easily expand your lighting system with accessories (sold separately), such as a Hue Dimmer Switch, Hue Tap, or Hue Motion Sensor. Pair it for automation with your existing Nest or SmartThings system.Control your lights by connecting the Hue Hub to your router with the included ethernet network cable. This box also includes one Philips Hue Hub, power adapter, manual, and two-year warranty

HomeKit compatible iOS 9 or later. iPhone:4, 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, iPod touch: 5th generation.Network Connectivity:Wireless A,Wireless B,Wireless G,Wireless N

Specifications

Brand
Philips
Model
Hue Smart Hub
Condition
Renewed
Wireless Protocol
ZigBee
Frequency Band
2400–2483.5 MHz
Maximum Operating Range
98 feet
Maximum Connected Lights
50
Voice Assistant Compatibility
Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant
Network Connection
Ethernet (wired)
Smart Home Integration
Nest, SmartThings
Warranty
2 years

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports up to 50 Philips Hue lights from a single hub
  • Compatible with all three major voice assistants: Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant
  • Enables remote control of lights through the Philips Hue app from anywhere
  • Pairs with Nest and SmartThings for broader smart home automation
  • Includes a two-year warranty despite being a renewed product

👎 Cons

  • Requires a wired Ethernet connection to your router, not Wi-Fi
  • Only works with Philips Hue branded lights and accessories, not other ZigBee devices
  • This is a renewed (refurbished) unit, not brand new
  • HomeKit compatibility limited to older iOS devices and iOS 9 or later

Frequently Asked Questions

The Philips Hue Smart Hub supports up to 50 Philips Hue lights connected simultaneously via its ZigBee wireless protocol.
The hub has a maximum operating range of 98 feet from connected Hue devices.
The hub connects to your router via the included Ethernet cable. It does not connect over Wi-Fi — it requires a wired connection to your router.
This is a pre-owned Philips Hue Hub that has been inspected, tested, and restored to working condition. It includes a two-year warranty.
Yes. Once connected, the Philips Hue app lets you control all connected lights remotely, set timers, and configure automations from anywhere.

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