How To Set Up A Hue Smart Plug

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All Hue products follow the same easy QR code setup, so you can scan and set up all your Hue devices at the same time.

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1. Do you have more than one Hue device to add? Keep them all together! You’ll scan all of their QR codes during the same step.

2. Do you have the Hue app? Download it in your phone’s app store.

 

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Hue smart plug setup instructions

Your Bridge should be connected and added to your Hue app.  Haven’t done that yet? Learn how to set up the Bridge.

 

1. Open the Hue app.

2. On your Home tab, tap the three dots (…) icon. Then, tap Add devices

Note: You can also open the Settings tab, and then tap Devices. Tap the blue plus (+) icon in the top right corner.

3. Scan the QR code     If you have more Hue devices to add, scan them now. Once they’ve been successfully scanned, tap Next. 

Note: If your product doesn’t have a QR code, tap No QR code to add it by searching or using its serial number.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Once the smart plug has been added, you’ll able to customize its settings, such as the light it controls and what happens when it’s triggered.

Connect without a Bridge

Bluetooth setup instructions

1. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device.

2. Open the Hue app.

3. Open the Settings tab, and then tap Devices. Tap the blue plus (+) icon in the top right corner.

4. Scan the QR code.      If you have more Hue devices to add, scan them now. Once they’ve been successfully scanned, tap Next.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Once the smart plug has been added, you’ll able to customize its settings, such as the light it controls and what happens when it’s triggered.

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