Philips Hue Smart Lights Disconnect Randomly on Some Devices

First reported on theverge on June 26, 2026.

Philips Hue smart lights are disconnecting randomly on some devices. Users are reporting that the lights are disconnecting and reconnecting repeatedly, causing them to stop working. The issue is believed to be related to a compatibility problem with a recent software update.

What it looks like

Lights disconnect randomly
Lights stop working

How to fix it

Wait for the vendor to ship a fix — there is no user-side workaround yet.

Affected products

Philips Hue smart lights

Sources

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