Philips Hue Bridge connection to the Internet (and to Homey)

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Hello,

I am considering the use of the Philips Hue Bridge, via the app with Homey.

Does the Hue Bridge need an Internet connection to work together with Homey, or is a (local) Wi-Fi connection with Homey (same Wi-Fi network) enough?

Or only a Zigbee connection with Homey?

I am not talking about programming the Bridge, just the “normal” interaction with Homey.

One of the advantages of Homey is that it works without an internet connection. I do not want the Philips Bridge to affect with this.

Thanks
Paul

2

You can simply install the Philips Hue app and add your lights and accessories to your Homey.
No need for an internet connection for the bridge.

3

Not entirely, it requires a working internet connection for authenticating access. Once an app has been authenticated, it needs to reauthenticate every once in a while (I think every two weeks).

4

Clear, thanks :+1:

5

OK, that explains the message form Homey: “I can’t reach the server … “.
Good to know, thanks :+1: .