Compatibility Check:
You can see the instructions for this connection using this instruction link
The Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Generation) and Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Lightstrip Plus can communicate with each other using a bridge. This bridge is necessary because there is no shared connection between the two devices.
With the Philips Hue Smart Hub, The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Lightstrip Plus's Wi-Fi can connect to the bridge, and the bridge can connect to the Zigbee connection of the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Lightstrip Plus. The Philips Hue Smart Hub also has Amazon Alexa compatibility, ensuring the connection can be made.
Another compatiblity is to use the connections between the third party Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation with the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Lightstrip Plus. This method can use the bridge to connect to the Zigbee connection of the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Lightstrip Plus. The Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation also has Amazon Alexa compatibility, allowing all of the devices to communicate to each other.
Interface Compatibility
.jpg) Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Generation) |
 Philips Hue Smart Hub * Bridge required |
 Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Lightstrip Plus |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apple HomeKit | No | Yes | No |
| Google Assistant | No | Yes | Yes |
Connection Compatibility
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Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Generation) |
Philips Hue Smart Hub * Bridge required |
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Lightstrip Plus |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Sidewalk | No | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | No |
| Clear Connect | No | No | No |
| Thread | No | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | No |
| Z-Wave | No | No | No |
| Zigbee | No | Yes | Yes |