Philips Hue Offers Free Bridge Pro Replacements After Software Update Bricks Devices

Executive Briefing

• Affects users who disabled auto-updates, stayed on older firmware, then manually updated after 10+ days of stored package
• Limits damage to fewer than 100 Philips Hue Bridge Pro devices impacted globally
• Promises free replacements regardless of warranty status, earning rare praise from users on Reddit
• Advises potentially vulnerable users to contact Philips Hue before attempting any manual firmware update