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Phillips Hue Lightbulb Vulnerability Patched

Make sure to update your firmware

By Rob LeFebvre Rob LeFebvre Associate Editorial Director, News UCLA California State University, Northridge Rob LeFebvre is the Associate Editorial Director, News for Lifewire. He has been a technology writer for more than 12 years with articles appearing in 148Apps, Cult of Mac, Engadget, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 5, 2020 12:41PM EST Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Internet & Security Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming What: Phillips patched a long-standing vulnerability for it's Hue smart lightbulbs. How: Firmware for the Hub should have been patched automatically. Why Do You Care: If you use Phillips Hue lightbulbs and the Hue Hub, you'll want to make sure it's updated to the latest version. Original Image: Unsplash Our smart homes are only as secure as the companies that make them and keep our smart gadgets updated. Phillips patched its Hue Hub firmware on Wednesday, addressing a long-standing vulnerability that security researchers at Check Point Software discovered and reported to Phillips a few weeks back. The vulnerability let hackers connect to Phillips Hue smart lightbulbs and, in addition to being able to change color and brightness, could install malicious firmware that would allow them to connect to your home network if the bulb was deleted and re-installed on the network via Hue Hub. How to Keep Your iPhone Apps up to Date Your Hue's own firmware should already have been automatically updated if your Hub is connected to the internet. You can check the Phillips Hue app on your smartphone to make sure it has been updated, as well. How to Update Apps on Android According to Engadget, any Hue bulbs made after 2018 do not contain the vulnerability, but it's probably good to check your app for firmware updates nonetheless. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Can a Router Get a Virus? How to Make Alexa the Center of Your Smart Home Can a Smart TV Get a Virus? Does Windows 10 Need Antivirus Protection? Patch Tuesday (Most Recent: October 11, 2022) How to Update Your Logitech Unifying Receiver How to Upgrade Your Router's Firmware How to Update Chromecast The 7 Best Smart Lamps of 2022 8 Tips on Basic Computer Safety What Is Firmware? 5 MacBook Security Tips - Internet / Network Security How to Sync Your Christmas Lights to Music Google Home vs. Apple HomePod Expert Tested: The 10 Best Smart Home Products in 2022 How to Fix It When Stadia Can't Connect to Chromecast Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies