Recommended
3 Expert Reviews
Philips Hue Bridge Pro & New 2025 Lineup
Smart Home Hub
Consensus Score
8.5
Based on 3 expert reviews • Updated September 4, 2025
Key Features
Quad-core 1.7GHz processor with 8GB RAM
MotionAware technology for light-based motion detection
ChromaSync for perfect color matching
Matter support out of the box
Best For
Power users with 50+ devicesSecurity-conscious homeownersThose who hate lag
What Experts Agree On
What Experts Love
- ✓500x more RAM than previous Bridge - finally, no more lag!
- ✓Supports 150 bulbs (3x increase) - your whole mansion can glow
- ✓MotionAware turns lights into motion sensors - spooky but cool
- ✓Wi-Fi + Ethernet connectivity - because options are nice
- ✓OmniGlow strips look like one continuous light beam
Common Criticisms
- ✗Bridge Pro at $89 isn't cheap for a glorified router
- ✗Still using Zigbee while others embrace Thread
- ✗OmniGlow strip costs $350 for 10 meters - ouch
- ✗No Thread Border Router support
What The Experts Say
CN
"Philips Hue is responding to cheaper competition with a major overhaul, but the prices still sting"
TE
"Over 10 new devices including the Bridge Pro show Hue isn't resting on its laurels"
TH
"The MotionAware feature is genuinely innovative, turning any Hue light into a security system"
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