Philips Hue has announced that its smart light bulbs – both new and existing models – are being upgraded to feature built-in motion sensing. The new feature, called Hue MotionAware, uses radio-frequency (RF) sensing to detect changes in the Zigbee signal between bulbs, allowing them to respond to movement without the need for separate motion sensors.
It’s a major upgrade for Hue users, introducing a powerful new capability to existing hardware at no extra cost – though to activate the feature, you will need Hue’s new Bridge Pro ($90), which also launched this week at the IFA 2025 tech show. According to Signify, Hue’s parent company, Motion …
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