Signify is working to fix a bug that causes Philips Hue bulbs to emit their maximum light at random times. According to the company, there is an interoperability issue with the Matter standard, which causes radio signal interruptions to be misinterpreted.

Signify Spokesperson He said to the edge Temporary interruptions in the radio signal are recorded as power outages for a legacy Power switch. This allows Philips Hue bulbs to suddenly provide maximum light, even though the light source was initially set to a lower brightness level.

The company says it’s working on a fix, and it should be available starting next week. Customers who want to avoid the issue can now temporarily disable Matter in the Hue Bridge.

Signify released a major update to the Philips Hue Bridge in September 2023. Matter is a new smart home standard that is being developed and supported by most major tech companies. It’s similar to other wireless standards, like Zigbee and Z-Wave, and makes it easier to connect smart home products like light bulbs. Tweakers published a seminal article about the standard last year.

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