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Philips replaces bricked Hue hubs after faulty update

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Philips is offering free replacements for Hue Bridge Pro units that were rendered inoperable by a recent firmware update. The company is also rolling out a new update to prevent the issue from recurring. Affected users can contact Philips support for a replacement.

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The incident highlights the risks of automatic firmware updates for smart home devices, where a single bug can disable critical infrastructure.
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