# Philips Hue’s smart lights are getting a connectivity upgrade

> Philips Hue has announced a connectivity upgrade for its Matter-over-Thread-enabled smart bulbs that will allow them to run both Thread and Zigbee at the same time.

- **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/955767/philips-hue-thread-matter-zigbee-update-silicon-labs?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3bfd3836a7d972161ea3c1)
- **Published:** 2026-06-24
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #apple #google #nintendo-switch
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3bfd3836a7d972161ea3c1

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