The Philips Hue Bridge is the central control unit that allows you to manage all your Philips Hue products via the Philips Hue app. After installing the Philips Hue Bridge and downloading the Philips Hue app on your smartphone or tablet, you can set up your personal system. The Bridge is powerful enough to regulate up to 50 lamps and lights, bringing Hue into your entire home. You can also integrate up to twelve accessories into the Philips Hue system to enhance your experience with connected lighting, making it even more immersive, flexible, and comfortable. The Philips Hue Bridge is compatible with Apple HomeKit. Ask Siri to dim your lights or retrieve presets without touching a single button. Through third-party apps, you can even connect your lights with other Apple HomeKit-enabled devices. The Hue Bridge was awarded the Red Dot Award in 2016 and offers a high level of user comfort along with an appealingly distinctive design language. The Hue Bridge is required for all Hue Play products.