How to Update Philips Hue Firmware – Guide
A recent vulnerability in Philips Hue smart bulbs has been discovered by Check Point Software. According to the security firm, this vulnerability could allow malware to be placed on the Philips Hue Bridge, allowing it to access your internet connection and the devices linked to it. ..
Philips Hue has fixed the issue in mid-January and your hardware should have automatically updated to version 1935144040. However, double checking is usually a smart idea. We will show you how to make sure your hardware is fixed and how to apply the necessary updates if you don’t know where to look.
How to Check the Philips Hue Bridge firmware version
Open the Philips Hue app on your phone or tablet and input your name and address. You will be asked to choose a color.
On the “Settings” tab, click on the “Privacy” button On the “Privacy” button, under the heading “Content settings,” click on the “Remove all content from this site” link. ..
Scroll down until you see “Software Update” and tap on this option
The next page will show all your devices and their firmware versions. In our screenshot below, the Hue Bridge is displayed at the top of the device list. You can see that it has already been updated to version 1935144040.
How to Update Philips Hue device firmware
If your hardware (whether it’s a Bridge or just a light bulb) needs an update, the app will notify you with a green bubble, located where the white checkmarks inside a green bubble appear in our screenshot. In that case, click on it and select “Update”. ..
Enable “Auto-Update” on the top of the page to give you peace of mind if there’s another vulnerability that needs an emergency patch. ..
If you see a white checkmark next to all your connected products, this means that security and software updates for your Philips Hue devices are currently up until the present date. ..
Final note
This guide will show you how to update the firmware on your Philips Hue light bulbs. This is important because Philips has released a new firmware update that improves the overall functionality of the bulbs. If you have any questions about this process, please don’t hesitate to ask us in the comments below or on our Facebook page. Finally, if you enjoy this guide and would like to share it with your friends, please do so by clicking the share button below. ..
