Hue Bridge and Alexa Support

[scottrods]

I got n email from YONOMI today - Here's the content - for anyone who uses the Hue lighting with voice control with your Echos... and a V1 Bridge.

:::::Recently, Philips Hue announced that they will be ending support for the Hue Bridge v1, and as a result, its compatibility with online services like Yonomi, Alexa, Google Home, and more will end. The Hue Bridge v1 will continue to work with your Hue lights, but with limited functionality:
 
A cloud connection will no longer be an option, and lights can only be controlled by while you’re connected to your local network
You will no longer be able to use voice control with your Hue lights through Alexa or Google Home
Your v1 Hue Bridge will no longer receive software updates
 
Note that the v1 Bridge is shaped like a circle. If you have a v2 Hue Bridge (the square-shaped bridge) you are not impacted and no changes are necessary. If you have a v1 Bridge you will need to upgrade to a v2 Bridge to continue to use cloud services like Yonomi.
 
These changes will go into effect on April 30th. Read more about Philip Hue’s end of support policy

[renegade600]

surprised you were just notified.  there was articles about this back in March.    look like v2 will only last a couple more years.  noticed a lot of the bulbs that require it are out of stock.  looked like they are switching everything to wifi and bluetooth where the hub is no longer necessary. 

https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-07-philips-hue-bridge-v1-support-ending.html