5 Philips Hue MUST HAVE Automations - Hue Hacks Part 1

[@jmp622]

Mustache is hurting

[@mrhappy9979]

It looked at me first.

[@guywebster8018]

He's kind of rocking it.. that's the age.. I'm in my 40s so that would look creepy but 20s?? Rock the flavor saver man

[@guywebster8018]

​@@mrhappy9979 Ohhh.. I see tho.. he needs to trim it up on one side 😂

[@MsKullen]

*I like the old style Echo Dot because it's small also **Newest.Technology**, gives out decent sound and doesn't take up a lot of shelf space if you want to put it on beam in the workshop or shed.*

[@DementedDog]

Love the NFC stuff - didn't even consider using them! I've just ordered 30!

[@Justin_tech]

Enjoy!

[@gomesaino]

That was a lot of information in just 5 minutes, things I didn’t even know were possible to do with Hue. Will make sure to watch it a couple more times before the next one. Thank you, Justin!

[@Justin_tech]

You got it!! :) :)

[@DementedDog]

What would be useful from your NFC vid is to see if you can create automations from NFC that anybody in the house can use. Though I haven't looked at them yet - so maybe I can just share the shortcut?

[@Justin_tech]

Yes I believe you can share the shortcuts - gotta look into it for my vid. Thanks for the idea.

[@logikgr]

Why doesn't the KZbin algorithm recommend great channels like this one? Subs up, my man!

[@rocket0123]

Agreed... I am sick of getting recommendations to a tech reviewer I cant stand and I am subd to Justin and this is the first one I have seen from him in ages. Six months late... come on YT better recommendations.

[@AARONCOHICK]

I just gotta say! He's such a cute guy & so smart! I got started with philips hue only because of him! They owe you $1000 honey! Lol 😂 I own like 60 hue devices now! Love their products

[@Justin_tech]

Yasssss welcome to the Hue family :)

[@robertlego9335]

I love my echo dot! It also connects to everything like the ring doorbell

[@JeffPurtle]

I use a Philips Hue motion sensor in my mailbox so when it is opened a couple lights turn red to let me know the mail has arrived or someone opened the mailbox. I use HomeKit for that.

[@NB-Philly]

I really need to get some solid automations setup. My house is full of hue and so many other smart devices, but I only run them using Alexa or the app. Great videos! I learn something new every time I watch!

[@Justin_tech]

Yay! Glad I can help :)

[@timcupp1232]

Nice video, Justin. I'll be checking out a lot more of your stuff. I just ordered 8 Philips Hue candle bulbs (white), the latest Hue Bridge and a Philips Tap dial. I'm clear on how to do a standard setup for my 8 bulb chandelier but I'd like to have a routine where the bulbs "rotate" or chase each other. I don't see anything in the off-the-shelf Hue app that would accomplish that. What do I need to add to pull this off?

[@TheKmcseattle]

Fantastic video. Subscribed 😀

[@futbol1972]

Do I need to connect chromcast 4k or firestick straight to sync plilips box so it can sync the lights with my Sony Google tv? Chromcast was working good but now it keeps on disconecting and have to unplug and plug it back in so it can work. I bought another cromcast and it was the same thing so I'm thinking is the sync box🥺

[@mukti7485]

Do you know how to auto arm and auto disarm a blink camera system based on location? 2 smartphones out of house = arm, as soon as 1 is home = disarm. i have philips Hue and Alexa

[@cryptozow9125]

Hey, how would you attach hue smart button to IFTTT ? thanks.

[@kimcannon6879]

Is there a way to have multiple hue bridges work with Alexa?

[@electronicfellows2113]

link to your white spotlight accent lamp housing?

[@jeremysears8475]

do need to have the Philips Hue sync box app

[@abbasqasim8688]

Thanks for the video! Just what I was looking for! Btw you need to scissor your moustache my man 😁🙌🏻

[@Justin_tech]

It's a mole yo!

[@DementedDog]

Voice Monkey - allows you to trigger an Alexa routine from an iOS shortcut - therefore from NFC. A little bit convoluted, but works well.

[@Justin_tech]

Oh, very cool! Gotta look into this...

[@Remarcusable]

I started having issues when I maxed out my bridge. I bought a second but for the life of me, I just can't figure it out. What's more, I can't find a vid dedicated to adding another bridge and moving items from one to another.

[@Justin_tech]

In order to “move” a light you’ll need to delete it on one bridge and add it on the other. Setting up a new bridge is simple. Just like you added the last. My only advice would be to use or create a new account for out of home control on each bridge. I’ll have to make a video explaining all this. Keep an eye out if you’re having trouble!

[@jeremysears8475]

Do I need to have the Philips hue bridge right next to the Philips hue sync box

[@Justin_tech]

No they don't need to be near each other.

[@mrwlg243]

I have four Philips color bulbs in my kitchen. When I turn the Philippines off one bulb turns back on by itself. So I turn the Kitchen bulbs off again then it turns back on with a different color. When I turn the full bulbs off In the kitchen, I can’t seem to stop this one bulb from turning back on again. I called Phillips technical support and to this point they have not been able to help me. They would not replace the bulb because they said it was out of warranty. So I’m at my wits end as far as solving this issue, do you have any suggestions?

[@Justin_tech]

awww wow. My only suggestion would be to disconnect it from your bridge and reset the bulb.

[@mrwlg243]

@@Justin_tech Drive disconnected from the bridge and reinstalling it on the system, still this did not work call Phillips tech people and they said the bulb was bad so they suggest I send the world back to them so they can analyze it find out why it malfunction. This is good for me, I’ll just buy another bulb. Thanks for your information and I did find out these Bulbs can be complicated.

[@jbeezy2332]

struggling making a shortcut that is an on and off button for my iPhone - help?

[@Justin_tech]

Dont think you can build an on/off one. You need two seperate shortcuts unfortunately...

[@jeremysears8475]

can use my MacBook Pro to control it?

[@Daniel_s444]

can ANYONE???? tell me how to transfer from one hub to the new one? Please ????? It used to be possible! I am BEYOND frustrated. My old hub is not dead yet... but it is about 5ish years old.. I have new ones, I know they both need connected at once... but UGH! thanks!

[@raymondbailey2142]

All this is great. But what about pets activating motion sensors? No one seems to have made any videos on how to prevent Fluffy the cat or Rover the dog from activating lights, cameras and/or other automations from happening

[@kellybob5657]

I don't have any pets but the motion sensor does have a sensitivity adjustment that is supposed to work for if you have pets.

[@raymondbailey2142]

I think I have it figured out. The layout of the hallway and the rooms I want to cover is such that I can put it up high enough that the lower half of the beam will still catch us but not the cats

[@Justin_tech]

Yea that's what I was going to say. Higher is better. On a nightstand or something.

[@raymondbailey2142]

Haha @ putting it on a night stand. You did catch the part where I said I have cats right? 🤣🤣🤣

[@jonkerwin]

Clicked for the content, staying cuz you’re so god damned handsome.

[@Justin_tech]

Making me blush ☺️☺️

[@chriss.6715]

If this then that

[@user-zw5he5bd7j]

Pffff when didt putting a light on became rocket science?🤭 Love the system for what it can do. only wish one could simply hire a prof. For the installation and advise what would work for my home and way of life. So not intrested in paying a s..Load of monny only and than spend even more time trying do get it to do what i want. Ore discover i have the wrong this and need extra of that and had to check this before buying and blablabla

[@guywebster8018]

Guys... Hue lights are ABOVE AND BEYOND--- Game changer. Do not buy the cheap stuff. You get what ya pay for. Those cync lights? Crashed first day. Super disappointed. Spend the cash. You will thank me

[@Najiboboy]

2024?

[@Charlie_Chicago]

This brave homosexual is right, Phillips lights are pretty cool.

[@yohvh]

downvote. did not use enough facial expressions.

[@DjBlaaack]

Get your mustache together for part 2.

[@Justin_tech]

I have a mole. A mole on my lip.

[@yeeaahhzz]

@@Justin_tech maybe a mustache isn't for you

[@jonkerwin]

As the newest member of the Justin Is Hot Fanclub, imma haveta say RUDE and WRONG.

[@goodfella2143]

@@Justin_tech A Face Mask will do the trick

[@nathanhass]

Thought I found a new channel.. & then this dude is talking about pushing buttons to disable a motion sensor.. nah bruh nah.. if it isn't runable in a routine.. it's a bust.. the whole point of a smart home is having things harken automatically the way you want them and without having to get up and do it yourself

[@charlesspidell1447]

Fix your mustache

[@bigant716]

Lol

[@AgentCP]

Why do you care? Weirdo

[@HallowTree1031]

I have my down stairs desk setup with Hue lights. My wife likes to creep up and scare me while I have my gaming headset on. To circumvent that I installed a Hue motion censor at the top of my stairs. During the day I have it programed to change to bright white that way in case I'm in a meeting or something my face doesn't light up a strange color. At night I have it programed to change to red. I also set up a routine through Alexa audibly saying "intruder, intruder, intruder!" My wife hasn't been a big fan of this part so I disabled it for the time being lol

[@Justin_tech]

This is AMAZING! hahaha love it.

[@neverman3398]

😂

[@powbud]

We know what you don't want to be caught doing bro.

[@DementedDog]

Ooh (I'm on a roll now) and I can stick an NFC tag to the phone charger beside the bed so that when I dock it at night it will run the routine for bedtime! Saves me having to tell Alexa to do ti. God, I'm going to end up like one of those passengers in Wall-E

[@Justin_tech]

Great idea!

[@sulylunat]

For any homebridge users, you can also do the first motion sensor toggle with the hue-sensors plugin. This adds a switch to your home app to toggle the sensor on/off. The most useful bit about this is it can be used as part of automations.

[@Charlie_Chicago]

Seems like all these problems share I've common denominator....Apple. let's face it, it's expensive garbage.

[@Spreadlove5683]

PSA I think if you don't have a bridge and just use bluetooth you can't do automations.

[@TheKingKurb]

Great video dude but can’t help but notice your moustache falling off your lip

[@daviddelonsh]

Useful information. Thanks 👍 Can't wait for part 2.👏

[@Justin_tech]

Glad you liked it!

[@willsc1550]

Hi! Just subscribed to you after coming across your video, very informative thanks! I'm considering getting the SwitchBot NFC tags but have Hue Lights with a Hue Bridge and use the Hue Switch Dimmer with a faceplate over original light switch, can I still use the NFC Tag to control my lights? Or will it only be possible if I have a switchbot Bot

[@Justin_tech]

I recommend getting NFC chips on amazing. Much cheaper and can do just about anything with them! :) I’ll have an NFC video soon!

[@willsc1550]

@@Justin_tech thank you so much for the speedy reply and taking the time to read my comment. I'll have a look at the chips, thanks for the recommendation and look very much forward to seeing the video soon. Have a great evening

[@arpadfarkas1268]

Hi! How could I use 3rd party laser/ IR opto gate to trigger scenes in HUE environment? (HUE Motion sensor is not an option) Thanks

[@christhompson6010]

Philips HUE Bluetooth has been a disaster for me with Google Home. Kept disconnecting. After resetting for the 7th time in a week I finally returned the bulb and replaced with a Wiz bulb and had no problems .

[@stephaneboisjoli1320]

In another video he recommended using the hub and not the Bluetooth

[@philipp6707]

How can I use an automation wich turns the lights on at sundown but just when im at home?

[@GreeniusGenius]

Use Apple shortcuts maybe + HomeKit? Using an automation that runs when you are at a specific location, and then runs an if statement. Or maybe if this then that (ifttt).

[@johnmorris7899]

All this should be built into the hue app. With the premium for the devices the app should be better

[@Justin_tech]

I don’t disagree. They just did a complete refresh of their app (see recent video). There is A LOT coming from them soon. I can feel it.

[@johnmorris7899]

@@Justin_tech hate the new app it feels like they're pushing scenes

[@neverman3398]

The new update is great, especially the integration with Spotify.

[@johnmorris7899]

@@neverman3398 mine still isn't working for Spotify