Philips Hue Bridge vs Philips Hue Bridge Pro

The Philips Hue Bridge wins on price and owner rating and is the better value for most Hue homes. The Philips Hue Bridge Pro adds Wi-Fi, far more capacity and MotionAware, so it is worth the step up for large or growing setups.

Capacity and connectivity. The Philips Hue Bridge Pro handles 150+ lights, adds 2.4GHz Wi-Fi to its Ethernet port and includes MotionAware and faster hardware, while the Philips Hue Bridge tops out around 50 devices and is Ethernet-only.

For a large or expanding Hue system, yes, thanks to its 150+ light ceiling, quicker quad-core hardware, Wi-Fi option and MotionAware. For a smaller setup that already works well, the cheaper, well-rated Philips Hue Bridge covers the same core features.

Buy the Philips Hue Bridge if your setup stays within about 50 devices and you want proven, affordable Hue control with local Zigbee, whole-home scenes, Hue Sync and a 2-year warranty. It is the value pick for most Hue lighting homes.

Choose the Philips Hue Bridge Pro if you have a large or growing Hue setup and want 150+ light capacity, faster response, MotionAware sensor-free motion lighting and the flexibility of Wi-Fi or Ethernet. It is built for whole-home lighting.