New in iConnectHue 5.12
Ready to go Pro? iConnectHue now supports the brand new Hue Pro Bridge!
Pro Bridge support
We were quick, hopefully quick enough for your switch to the all-new Pro Bridge. You can add and use it by today!
It may look small, but making it work reliably took major changes under the hood. We’ve updated and fine-tuned a lot to ensure everything runs smoothly for you. New devices always mean a lot of research, redesign, and testing – and we’re committed to getting it right for you!
Pro Bridge migration
The migration process is explained here.
Hint: You can still use the old Bridge in the same or in another home! Reset it after the migration process though first before reconnecting it.
Pro Bridge limitations
The new Bridge is quite capable, but there are certain limitations you should know:
It doesn’t support old Living Colors / Whites lights – either keep your old Bridge for them or get replacements.
You are STILL limited to the same amount of Rules and Actions on your Pro Bridge. This is a bit of a bummer, as this will limit how many devices you can configure. We are very hopeful that the Rule/Action limit could fall next year, but we can’t say when, as this requires changes to the Hue Bridge firmware, which we do not control.
It supports the same amount of sensor/switch devices as your old Bridge does. So the rule/action limit might be less severe, but keep in mind that you can’t have endless devices.
You can only migrate ONE Bridge with the Hue app. Multiple Bridges may be supported in the future. Right now we recommend to check your Bridge resources in its settings to see whether there’s place for one more Bridge on there!
There is still only ONE active entertainment zone with 10 lights possible. This may change in the future as well.
Other bright ideas
- Improved Bridge addition process
- Tap the Bridge percent resources in its settings and see the actual count
- Tap on a light’s “Ready to update” firmware to start its firmware update
- Fixes and stability improvements to keep everything smooth
- Stay tuned: We’re already working on some great new things to come – yes, again!
Heads up: If widgets or shortcuts act up, try restarting your device – it’s an iOS thing, not an us thing!