You can see the instructions for this connection using this instruction link
The Apple HomePod and Philips Hue White 1-Pack E26 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 1-Pack E26's Wi-Fi can connect to the bridge, and the bridge can connect to the Bluetooth or Zigbee connection of the Philips Hue White 1-Pack E26. The Philips Hue Smart Hub also has Apple HomeKit compatibility, ensuring the connection can be made.
Philips Hue Smart Hub
Primary Bridge
Another compatiblity is to use the connections between the third party Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation with the Philips Hue White 1-Pack E26. This method can use the bridge to connect to the Bluetooth or Zigbee connection of the Philips Hue White 1-Pack E26. The Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation also has Apple HomeKit compatibility, allowing all of the devices to communicate to each other.
Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation
Third Party Bridge
Another compatiblity is to use the connections between the third party Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation with the Philips Hue White 1-Pack E26. This method can use the bridge to connect to the Bluetooth or Zigbee connection of the Philips Hue White 1-Pack E26. The Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation also has Apple HomeKit compatibility, allowing all of the devices to communicate to each other.
Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation
Third Party Bridge
Interface Compatibility
Apple HomePod |
Philips Hue Smart Hub * Bridge required |
Philips Hue White 1-Pack E26 |
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Amazon Alexa | No | Yes | Yes |
Apple HomeKit | Yes | Yes | No |
Google Assistant | No | Yes | Yes |
Connection Compatibility
Apple HomePod |
Philips Hue Smart Hub * Bridge required |
Philips Hue White 1-Pack E26 |
|
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Amazon Sidewalk | No | No | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | No | Yes |
Clear Connect | No | No | No |
Thread | No | No | No |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | No |
Z-Wave | No | No | No |
Zigbee | No | Yes | Yes |