“Does the hub require an internet connection and if it does can I use wifi”
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The hub connects to your WiFi network; the lights connect to the hub. If your WiFi goes down, you can still operate the lights with Philips controllers that use ZigBee, although the phone app, Google Home and Amazon Echo etc. will not work since they use WiFi to talk to the hub.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, internet connection required. The hub plugs directly into an open port on your router, not wireless.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes Works with wifi and can connect to lights
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.the hub is not wi fi needs ethernet cable
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Connect your cell phone to the router and turn off the cell connection. The bridge should be connected to the router too. You do not need Internet. The communication goes grom the phone to the router to the bridge, to the lights. Internet is needed for controls like remotely turning on the lights.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, hub requires internet connection through ethernet cable.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes internet is needed. I had to plug it into the back of my router, not wifi but was very easy to set up.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes you need internet connection. And it only works when you have internet. I don't know why they call it Wi-Fi if technically you wouldn't need to connect to a rouder but you do.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The hub needs to be hooked up to the router and the light las connect to it wirelessly.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, this hub can connect wirelessly to the internet.
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