Philips Hue’s smart lights are getting a connectivity upgrade (opens original article in a new tab)

Philips Hue is upgrading its smart bulbs to support simultaneous Thread and Zigbee connectivity, enabling direct integration with Matter ecosystems while maintaining compatibility with the Hue Bridge and ecosystem.

• Philips Hue's smart bulbs will support both Thread and Zigbee protocols simultaneously via a new connectivity upgrade
• The update enables direct integration with Matter ecosystems like Apple Home and Google Home without losing Hue Bridge functionality
• Concurrent multiprotocol technology allows lights to respond to commands from both Hue and Matter controllers