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Phillips Hue lights didn't work for me

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Kyle76

Phillips Hue lights didn't work for me
« on: November 18, 2016, 01:53:40 pm »
I didn't realize that the hub for this system has to be plugged directly into the network router.  This is impossible for me to do at my office, where I wanted to use these bulbs.  Is there another system where this is not necessary or where Alexa "talks" directly to the bulbs?

inconnu_homme

Re: Phillips Hue lights didn't work for me
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2016, 02:40:06 pm »
You can use wifi bulbs like TP-Link Smart LED Bulbs.

DParker

Re: Phillips Hue lights didn't work for me
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2016, 03:18:18 pm »
I didn't realize that the hub for this system has to be plugged directly into the network router.  This is impossible for me to do at my office, where I wanted to use these bulbs.  Is there another system where this is not necessary or where Alexa "talks" directly to the bulbs?

Are you saying that your office isn't wired for ethernet at all, or just that there's something else preventing you from using a wired connection?

Kyle76

Re: Phillips Hue lights didn't work for me
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2016, 06:32:44 pm »
The office has wifi, but they're not going to let me connect a device to the router.