https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/explore-hue/works-with/matter https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/explore-hue/works-with/mat... > Do I need a Philips Hue Bridg

https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/explore-hue/works-with/matter https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/explore-hue/works-with/mat... > Do I need a Philips Hue Bridge to connect my devices via Matter? > Yes. A Philips Hue Bridge, the smart lighting hub for the Philips Hue system, enables Matter for all your Hue products Aka: you need to buy a hub from us. > With Bluetooth control, you’re limited to only being able to operate your smart lights within Bluetooth range – about 10 metres Damn, ford fiesta keys have a longe range than that :) It’s a shameless excuse to sell an extra product, which is why they haven’t added matter support to their bulbs natively like every other smart bulb maker, and I’m not sure why you’re so keen on this not being the case.