The Philips Hue app is getting an AI chatbot [Video]

We’re seeing more and more smart lighting brands turn to AI when it comes to helping users pick the perfect lighting scene, and now Phiilips Hue is jumping on the bandwagon. 

Set for release “in 2025,” the new AI assistant will serve up “personalized lighting scenes based on mood, occasion, or style,” according to a Hue press release. 

A screenshot provided with the announcement shows a chat window in the Hue app, with a query that reads, “Give me a scene for a garden party.”  

A response from the AI-powered “Hue” chatbot says, “Give me a sec… Here are some scene suggestions for you,” followed by a series of possible lighting scenes. 

Besides suggesting existing light scenes, Hue’s AI assistant will be capable of “generating a new one if there isn’t a good match,” a Hue rep told me. 

The chatbot will also help you adjust the color and brightness …