Philips Hue
Philips Hue bulbs (no bridge)
Lights · Lighting
WorksLocal
1 report: 1 says it works.
Reported with 1 integration: MQTT.
What people report
| Integration | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQTT | Works Local | Bind directly via Zigbee to HA without bridge; reliable local-onlySaved copyI’ve tried many bulbs over the years, with varying degrees of reliability. I’ve had the most luck with two brands: Philips Hue, and Third Reality Note that I do NOT use the Hue Bridge. Hue bulbs will bind via Zigbee directly to Home Assistant just fine. And that’s the more reliable, local-only option that doesn’t need you be online with Philips and have an account with them, etc. Great bulbs. But pricey. The Third Reality bulbs are MUCH cheaper and can be purchased in 4-packs. They bind easily and reliably (moreso than the Hue bulbs which can sometimes be persnickety about joining straight … Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2026-09 |
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In ReReHome
Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | Philips Hue |
|---|---|
| Category | Lights |
