Inside Philips Hue’s plans to make all your lights motion sensors
Philips Hue has announced that its smart light bulbs - both new and existing models - are being upgraded to feature built-in motion sensing. The new feature, called Hue MotionAware, uses radio-frequency (RF) sensing to detect changes in the Zigbee signal between bulbs, allowing them to respond to movement without the need for separate motion sensors.
It's a major upgrade for Hue users, introducing a powerful new capability to existing hardware at no extra cost - though to activate the feature, you will need Hue's new Bridge Pro ($90), which also launched this week at the IFA 2025 tech show. According to Signify, Hue's parent company, Motion …
