{
  "id": 8017506,
  "title": "Thought the Philips Hue Bridge Pro was expensive? It’s just been hit with a huge global price hike — but there’s a new software update that cushions the blow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/thought-the-philips-hue-bridge-pro-was-expensive-its-just-been-hit",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T11:23:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/thought-the-philips-hue-bridge-pro-was-expensive-its-just-been-hit-with-a-huge-global-price-hike-but-theres-a-new-software-update-that-cushions-the-blow"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philips Hue Bridge Pro has experienced a steep price increase of at least 40%. This is in addition to multi-packs of Hue Essential lamps and spotlights, which have also seen a price rise. However, a recent software update provides a glimmer of relief for consumers. Known as 'Bridgeless Sync', this update allows certain Philips Hue devices to communicate with each other via Bluetooth, eliminating the need for a Bridge or Bridge Pro hub. Not only does this streamline the setup process, but it also helps reduce the overall cost of establishing a Philips Hue smart home ecosystem.",
  "summary": "Prices for the Philips Hue Bridge Pro have gone up by $40, but new 'Bridgeless Sync' could be a game-changer.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}