# How to connect Philips Hue (or Ikea) Bridge to Homey? **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices\ **Tags:** zigbee\ **Created:** [October 25, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-connect-philips-hue-or-ikea-bridge-to-homey/3270 "2018-10-25T14:10:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jojje](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jojje/32/8681_2.png) [@Jojje](https://community.homey.app/u/Jojje)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-connect-philips-hue-or-ikea-bridge-to-homey/3270/1 "2018-10-25T14:10:02Z")
Hi, I have searched for the answer with no result… Everyone is talking about the advantage to use the bridge, but I cant find how to connect it. I don’t see the bridge in the app… I understand that the best thing is to set up all Hue stuff to the bridge first, and after connecting it to Homey use the bridge from Homey in different flows… Pros/Cons - Best functionallity - You get less covered mesh network - One need more stuff for the otherwise “All systems covering Homey” But, 1. What is the best way to connect the Hue bridge to Homey? How do I set this up?! (what App and 2. How will I see the Hue Scenes made in the bridge for use in Homey flows? 3. Are there more systems like Philips or Ikea that needs extra hw for best use with Homey? (inside or outside the zigbee std) ---
**Author:** ![Rocodamelshekima](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rocodamelshekima/32/8209_2.png) [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-connect-philips-hue-or-ikea-bridge-to-homey/3270/2 "2018-10-25T14:21:01Z")
Go to devices, add device, choose Philips Hue and after that u can select a bridge. When button is pushed on the bridge ur bulbs shows up. ---
**Author:** ![Rocodamelshekima](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rocodamelshekima/32/8209_2.png) [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2018, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-connect-philips-hue-or-ikea-bridge-to-homey/3270/4 "2018-10-25T16:06:55Z")
Ah, good point. Missed the part of the app. Like Roy stated, make sure u take the [correct app](https://apps.athom.com/app/nl.philips.hue). ---
**Author:** ![Jojje](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jojje/32/8681_2.png) [@Jojje](https://community.homey.app/u/Jojje)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2018, 6:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-connect-philips-hue-or-ikea-bridge-to-homey/3270/5 "2018-10-26T06:26:07Z")
Many thanks! That explains a lot… (I never saw/looked for the Athom app… ) 🤪 You saved my weekend! 🥳 ---
**Author:** ![Rocodamelshekima](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rocodamelshekima/32/8209_2.png) [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2019, 8:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-connect-philips-hue-or-ikea-bridge-to-homey/3270/6 "2019-04-19T08:19:05Z")
Split this topic on April 19, 2019, 8:19am UTC 3 posts were merged into an existing topic: [Error: Searching for Hue Bridge, Devices Not Available](https://community.homey.app/t/error-searching-for-hue-bridge-devices-not-available/12023/6) ---
**Author:** ![Rocodamelshekima](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rocodamelshekima/32/8209_2.png) [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2019, 8:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-connect-philips-hue-or-ikea-bridge-to-homey/3270/7 "2019-04-19T08:19:46Z")
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