# Ambient Lighting Devices The Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 Features Voice Control Via Siri Connectivity By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-bridge-20 References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/philips-hue-bridge-2-announced-supports-siri-and-homekit-video-05-10-2015/) & [newscenter.philips](http://www.newscenter.philips.com/main/standard/news/press/2015/20151005-Siri-set-my-home-to-relax-mode.wpd) Imagine being able to turn on a light in a room by simply asking it to be done rather than physically flipping a switch; the [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-spatialaware) Hue Bridge 2.0 can make this possible. Featuring support for [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-philips-hue-app) [HomeKit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillips-hue-bridge) and Siri, the Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 is set to be a new best friend in the home with functionality that looks to link your smart home devices like never before. Working with the Philips Hue app and various third-party apps, the Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 can be set to recognize a variety of modes that reflect your personal needs. Perhaps you're an avid exerciser who wants a lighting scheme to match a need for energy; simply set it up with a voice command and the Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 can make it so. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Voice-activated Lighting:** The Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 showcases the disruptive innovation opportunity of voice-activated lighting control, enabling users to turn on/off lights with simple voice commands. - **Smart Home Integration:** The integration of Apple HomeKit and Siri with the Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to seamlessly connect and control smart home devices through voice commands. - **Personalized Lighting Modes:** The Philips Hue Bridge 2.0's ability to recognize and adapt to different lighting modes based on user preferences presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating personalized lighting experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Home Automation:** The Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 and its voice control capabilities have the potential to transform the home automation industry by providing a more intuitive and convenient way to control lighting. - **Smart Lighting:** The integration of Apple HomeKit and Siri with the Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 opens up new possibilities for the smart lighting industry, enabling seamless integration with other smart home devices. - **Health and Wellness:** By allowing users to set up personalized lighting schemes, the Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 introduces disruptive innovation opportunities in the health and wellness industry, where lighting can be tailored to support specific activities like exercise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scene-Setting Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-spatialaware.md) - [Smart Dial-Style Light Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-tap-switch.md) - [Motion Sensor Automation Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-1.md) - [Digital Accessory Software Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillips-hue-bridge.md) - [AR-Enabled Illumination Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-philips-hue-app.md) - [Connected Color-Changing Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-flourish.md) - [Organically Shaped Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourish-table-lamp.md) - [Versatile Smart Home Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-secure.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Smart String Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-2nd-gen-festavia.md)