Philips HUE Bridge 2.0

Installation:

The Bridge can only be operated via the Google and / or Apple APP and an API connection, but we will discuss this in more detail below. The Bridge has no WiFi and can only be connected with a network cable. The Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 cannot be operated via a web interface on the computer, if you type the IP number in your browser you will see a general page of van Hue with only information.

We get started with a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and open the Google Playstore and download the Hue App:

We will first have to create a room or zone:

The main tabs are at the bottom; Home, Routines, Explore and Settings.
We immediately look at the exclamation points and perform a software update: