The heart of the hue philips hue bridge 20the central smart control element of the overall hue system namely its heart is the hue bridge up to fifty lamps and lights as well as up to twelve accessories can be connected to the hue bridge the hue bridge marks the beginning of a personal and individualised hue systema smartphone or tablet as well as a router and light bulbs are necessary for operating the hue bridge after the light bulbs and the bridge have been connected to the power s