PHILIPS Bridge 2.0 Hue Module Installation Guide

PHILIPS Bridge 2.0 Hue Module

INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. WHAT’S NEEDED

• Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 (Square-shaped bridge)*
• Philips Hue app with at least one (1) Entertainment Area
• Razer Synapse**
• Internet connection for module installation

*Completed network setup via the Philips Hue app. Learn how to set up your Philips Hue Bridge
**Installed on a PC on the same network as the Philips Hue Bridge.

2. GETTING STARTED

INSTALL AND SET UP THE PHILIPS HUE MODULE

Module Installation

Download and install the Philips Hue module from the MODULES subtab on Razer Synapse. Once installed, you can access the module from the Dashboard or the now-visible HUE tab.

Pairing Razer Synapse with a Philips Hue Bridge

Before proceeding, make sure your Philips Hue Bridge has been set up on your network via the Philips Hue app and that your PC is connected to the same network.

Pairing your Philips Hue bridge with Razer Synapse must first be done before you dive in and configure your Philips Hue smart lights via Razer Synapse.

Automatic pairing

If you haven’t paired Razer Synapse with a Philips Hue bridge yet, the Philips Hue module will prompt you to pair Razer Synapse with the Philips Hue bridge on your network. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to scan and pair your bridge with Razer Synapse.

Manual pairing

If Razer Synapse cannot find or pair with a Philips Hue bridge on your network successfully, you can either scan again or enter the IP address of the bridge that you want to pair with Razer Synapse.

To find the IP address of your Philips Hue bridge, launch the Philips Hue app and go to Settings > My Hue System >Hue Bridge > IP-address

3. USING THE PHILIPS HUE MODULE ON RAZER SYNAPSE

All images shown here are for reference only. All features are subject to change based on the current software version, connected device(s), and installed modules.

THE PHILIPS HUE MODULE

The Philips Hue module allows you to customize and integrate compatible Philips Hue smart lights across all your Razer Chroma-enabled devices so every light source in the room reacts with every in-game move. Learn more about the Philips Hue integration

The following are the Philips Hue devices that will work and sync together with Razer Synapse and the Razer Chroma integration.

• Philips Hue Colored Light devices
• Philips Hue Gradient devices

HUE TAB

The Hue tab is the main tab for the Philips Hue module. From here, you can control the paired Philips Hue bridge, select and customize an Entertainment Area, and see which devices are connected.

Understanding Entertainment Areas

The Philips Hue bridge paired with Razer Synapse must at least have one (1) Entertainment Area before you can customize and integrate your Philips Hue smart lights via Razer Synapse.
Entertainment Area(s) refer to your personalized group of Philips Hue smart lights, which you can only create and configure through the Philips Hue app. Learn more about Entertainment Areas

Bridge

Toggle Bridge to disable or enable Razer Synapse control and lighting effects over your Philips Hue smart lights. You can select which Entertainment Area will be configured from the dropdown list when enabled.

Quick Effects

Several quick effects can be selected and applied to any Entertainment Area, as listed here:

| Name| Description| How to set up
---|---|---|---
| Ambient awareness| The smart light(s) will reflect the average color on the selected screen region.| Select or customize a screen region.
| Audio meter| The device(s) will light up according to the audio level with a default spectrum of colors.| Select a Color Boost level.
| Breathing| The smart light(s) will fade in and out of the selected color(s).| Select up to 2 colors or randomize colors.
| Spectrum cycling| The smart light(s) will slowly cycle through the spectrum of 16.8 million colors.| No further customization is required.
| Static| The smart light(s) will remain lit in the selected color.| Select a color.

If you have other supported Razer Chroma-enabled devices, you can synchronize their quick effects with the selected Entertainment Area by clicking the Chroma Sync button (  ).

Only Razer Chroma-enabled devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize.

Advanced Effects

The Advanced Effects option allows you to choose a Chroma Effect you want to use on your Philips Hue smart light(s) and Razer Chroma-enabled device(s). To start making your own Chroma Effect, press the Chroma Studio button (  ).

The Chroma Studio module is required to use this function.

Global brightness

Adjust the luminance of all connected Philips Hue devices in the selected Entertainment Area or turn them off entirely by toggling the Global brightness option.

Devices

Displays all the Philips Hue devices connected to the selected Entertainment Area and which channels are associated with each device.

Understanding which channels a device is associated with will allow you to define your devices easily from the Chroma Module app.

4. LEGALESE

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION

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Specifications

• Product Name: Philips Hue Module

• Compatibility: Works with Philips Hue Colored Light devices and
  Philips Hue Gradient devices

• Requirements:

  • Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 (Square-shaped bridge)

  • Philips Hue app with at least one (1) Entertainment Area

  • Razer Synapse installed on a PC on the same network as the
    Philips Hue Bridge

  • Internet connection for module installation

FAQ

Q: What do I do if Razer Synapse cannot find or pair with my Philips Hue

bridge?

A: You can either scan again or manually enter the IP address of your bridge in Razer Synapse.

Q: Can I use the Philips Hue module without a Philips Hue Bridge?

A: No, a Philips Hue Bridge is required for the module to function properly.

References

• Razer Warranty Policy | Razer United States
• Philips Hue and Razer | Philips Hue SG
• How to set up Hue Bridge | Philips Hue SG

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