Philips Hue has released a new firmware update for its Secure cameras, which in particular optimizes the battery life of the battery-powered models. The update also brings improvements to motion detection and user-friendliness.
The most important facts in brief
- Optimized motion snooze settings reduce energy consumption in busy environments.
- Improved automatic day/night switching for more precise light adjustments.
- More user-friendly customization of PIR cooling settings.
- Higher video clip upload success rate and avoidance of short clips.
Improved battery life
For some time now, the Philips Hue series has not only offered smart lighting solutions for your home. The brand now also offers Philips Hue Secure surveillance cameras. These are available either with hardwiring for a domestic power connection (€ 106.00 *) or with battery operation (€ 154.99 *). There is now good news for owners of the cordless battery version.
According to hueblog.com, the firmware update with version 1.2.32.976110 aims to extend the battery life of the battery-operated Secure cameras. By optimizing the motion snooze settings, energy consumption in high-traffic areas is reduced, resulting in more efficient use. The update also minimizes unnecessary camera wake-ups, further improving battery life.
More precise light control thanks to improved day/night detection
Of course, owners of the wired version will also benefit from the update. Another highlight of the update is the improved automatic day/night switching. This adaptation enables more precise light adjustments by recognizing and reacting to the ambient conditions more accurately. Users therefore benefit from more reliable lighting that adapts better to the respective lighting conditions.
More user-friendly adjustments and optimized video upload
The update also brings with it a more user-friendly design of the PIR cooling settings. These changes make it easier for users to configure motion detection individually and thus reduce false alarms. In addition, the success rate when uploading video clips has been increased and very short clips are now avoided, resulting in more efficient use of memory.
Automatic distribution of the update
The firmware update 1.2.32.976110 will be automatically rolled out to compatible Philips Hue Secure cameras. The detailed new features are meticulously listed on the official Philips Hue website. Users do not need to take any manual steps to benefit from the improvements. For detailed information and further instructions, we recommend consulting the official Philips Hue publications.
