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 home’s command center awaits!

ROCK SOLID CONNECTIVITY - Advanced Zigbee tech ensures instant, reliable responses without draining your Wi-Fi.
SEAMLESS GLOBAL CONTROL - Manage your entire Hue ecosystem from anywhere, anytime with out-of-home access.
FUTURE READY VOICE ENABLED - Works flawlessly with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and the new Matter standard.
IMMERSIVE ENTERTAINMENT SYNC - Elevate movies, music, and gaming with dynamic lighting effects (HDMI Sync Box required).
EXPAND YOUR SMART HOME UNIVERSE - Connect up to 50 lights and accessories, indoors and outdoors, for total ambiance mastery.

The Philips Hue Bridge is the essential smart home hub that unlocks full control of your Philips Hue lighting system. Featuring advanced Zigbee connectivity, it supports up to 50 lights and accessories with secure, stable connections that won’t burden your Wi-Fi. Control your lights from anywhere via the Hue app, integrate with voice assistants and the Matter smart home standard, and create immersive entertainment lighting experiences. Future-proof with automatic updates, it’s the cornerstone for a seamless, expansive smart lighting ecosystem.

Specifications

Brand	Philips Hue
Light Type	LED
Special Feature	Unlocks all Philips Hue Control Features
Wattage	3 watts
Bulb Shape Size	A19
Bulb Base	E26
Incandescent Equivalent Wattage	4E+1 Watts
Specific Uses For Product	Indoor
Light Color	white
Voltage	240 Volts
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Color Temperature	6500 Kelvin
Number of Items	1
Brightness	510 lumen
Shape	Tubular(T)
Material	Plastic
Model Name	Hub
Connectivity Technology	ZigBee
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Controller Type	Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, iOS
Theme	smart home
Included Components	1 Philips Hue bridge, 1 power adapter, 1 LAN cable
Power Source	Corded Electric
Connectivity Protocol	Wi-Fi, Zigbee, ethernet
Color Rendering Index	80
Frequency	2483.5 MHz
Power Consumption	3 Watts
Sensor Technology	Zigbee
Item Package Quantity	1
Light Source Type	LED
Specification Met	Zigbee
Item Weight	0.1 Pounds
Light Source Wattage	0.1 Watts
Product Dimensions	3.5"W x 3.5"H
Accepted voltage frequency	100 to 240 Volts and 50 Hertz to 60 Hertz
Control Method	Voice
Average Life	2 Years
White Brightness	510 Lumens
Efficiency	High
Style	Bridge Only
Global Trade Identification Number	00046677458478
Manufacturer	Philips Hue
UPC	046677458478
Part Number	458471
Item Weight	1.6 ounces
Item model number	458471
Batteries	4 AA batteries required.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Size	1 Count (Pack of 1)
Color	White Ambiance
Pattern	Hue Bridge
Number Of Pieces	1
Special Features	Unlocks all Philips Hue Control Features
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Battery Cell Type	Alkaline
Warranty Description	2 year warranty.

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