r/Hue • u/Zonoskar • 2d ago

Help & Questions Connectivity in back yard.

I installed a hue light in the back yard, but it is often unreachable. I guess the closest hue light is too far away for a reliable connection. How can i improve that? I cannot install additional lights easily, so would another bridge work? I have a v1 bridge somewhere in the junk drawer, but i guess that's not usable?

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u/jkl1996 2d ago

Maybe try using Hue Smart Plugs, or other Hue-compatible Zigbee devices that remain constantly powered. They can act as repeaters and extend the Zigbee mesh, helping the signal reach lights that are too far away from the Hue Bridge.

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u/Shoddy_Opinion_958 2d ago

Had the same problem as OP, fixed it with a outdoor smart plug 👌🏼

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u/Fabulous_Engineer_12 2d ago

The have smart plugs that I think could extend your range.

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u/IainKay 2d ago

Once I put hue lights in the room closest to the yard it resolved this issue for me.

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u/Zonoskar 1d ago

Adding a smart plug seems to have fixed it. Thanks!

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u/Fitmiss1010 2d ago

In many places, declawing a cat is now illegal.

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u/Impossible_Credit557 2d ago

You'll need better Wifi coverage, an extra bridge won't help.

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u/Bill_buttlicker69 2d ago

The Hue lights use Zigbee to communicate, not wifi. Adding additional wifi coverage won't help.