Philips has launched a fresh update, solely for the Bridge Pro, which introduces a feature named Hue SpatialAware. It presents what the company refers to as a “whole new level” of smart, dynamic lighting that adjusts to your surroundings.
Setting marketing aside, it genuinely sounds impressive. While most smart lighting systems view each light as an individual entity or device, SpatialAware identifies their locations within a room. By utilizing augmented reality scanning through a smartphone or tablet camera, it charts the placement of each light. Philips claims that if you add or remove lights, a quick rescan is all that’s needed to immediately refresh the layout. Following this, the feature animates your lighting “in the most natural and immersive way.”
Picture lifelike sunsets in your living room, flowing color transitions, or the gentle movement of water as the lighting smoothly shifts between different areas. By description alone, SpatialAware is set to compete with some of the finest smart lights intended for your home theater. There’s no need for tedious color or brightness tweaks. No awkward adjustments needed to synchronize your lights — as long as they are compatible with Hue Bridge Pro, of course. The update comes at no cost to current users. There’s no requirement to get new lights, install extra hardware, or incur any subscription fees. A Philips Hue Bridge Pro, in case you’re not familiar, costs around $99, not including the price of any lights.