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MotionAware on the new Hue Bridge Pro is the standout feature.
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Philips Hue announced a bunch of new products at its IFA 2025 event. From the affordable Essentials range to new smart light strips, there were a lot of cool products, but I was most intrigued by the new Bridge Pro and its ability to add motion sensing to both new and existing Philips Hue smart light products.
MotionAware
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro supports a new feature called MotionAware, which uses radio frequency (RF) sensing to detect changes in the Zigbee signal between bulbs, converting them into motion-sensing devices without the need for external motion sensors. The feature will work with 95% of existing Hue products (those manufactured after 2014).
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