Philips Hue unveils first-ever video doorbell – here's a sneak peak of what's coming

As a self-proclaimed Philips Hue fanatic, I couldn’t be more excited about the possibility of the smart lighting brand launching its first-ever video doorbell. The Philips Hue lineup has been pretty stable for a while now, with the most recent addition being the Hue Twilight last year. However, it’s been almost two years since we saw a new Hue Secure product, so this potential launch is seriously exciting.

A few weeks ago, Fabian from HueBlog.com told us to expect a video doorbell as part of the brand's upcoming product launch in the autumn. He suggested that the design will likely be a classic doorbell style, featuring a camera in the upper part and a bell button with an LED ring below it.

However, another leak has surfaced, revealing the video doorbell within the Philips Hue app, appearing in a section providing instructions for adding devices without a QR code. Based on the leak, the doorbell features a sleek, tall, and rectangular design with a large button encircled by an LED ring, making it a simple yet functional addition to the Hue ecosystem.

Now that it's appeared in the app, it’s pretty certain that users will be able to control it remotely via the Philips Hue app. This would also allow users to connect the doorbell to other devices for triggered actions, including the best Philips Hue lights switching on when someone approaches the front door or rings the bell..

That said, nothing's official yet, and Philips Hue hasn’t announced anything itself. Still, Fabian points out that a Philips Hue Secure video doorbell would be a logical next step for the system, especially with the potential for some next-level automation features.

We'll keep you posted with any updates as they come in. If Philips Hue's track record is anything to go by, this could easily become one of the best video doorbells out there.