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Philips Hue Bridge Pro update bricks hubs, cuts smart lights

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Google ·

A faulty firmware update for the Philips Hue Bridge Pro is rendering hubs inoperable, leaving connected lights and accessories uncontrollable. Users report the hub fails to respond after the update, with no immediate fix from Signify. The issue affects the Pro model, which is used in larger installations.

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This is a reminder that even mature smart home ecosystems can suffer catastrophic update failures, undermining trust in cloud-dependent hardware.
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