INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Smart home devices don't live forever you know, and now it's time to bid a fond farewell to the original, 1st-gen Philips Hue Bridge
However, you won't get any future software updates, and integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant will get switched off.Philips Hue
is recommending that customers upgrade to the 2nd-gen Bridge that made its debut in 2015, which will continue working and give you all the
functionality you need for the foreseeable future.If you're not entirely clear on what the differences between the two are, the v1 Bridge is
the circular one, while the v2 Bridge is the rectangular one
Both plug into a router to handle the business of controlling Philips Hue lights around a home.Speaking to CNET, a spokesperson for Signify
updated Bridge yet, so version 2 of the controller device should be good for a few years at least
We've also recently seen Philips Hue bulbs that don't need a Bridge at all.With so much tech packed inside our devices, it's inevitable
period of time.If you're interested in the latest deals on kit from Philips Hue and the other big smart lighting manufacturers, check out
our comprehensive guide to the best smart bulbs on the market at the moment.
