Philips Hue
Philips Hue Secure Camera (Wired)
- Native integration
- Local control
- Zigbee
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified September 2026
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The rare security camera that talks to Home Assistant through the same local Hue Bridge integration you're probably already running for lights — genuinely local streaming and control once the camera's paired to the bridge, no separate cloud-dependent camera integration needed. Requires a Hue Bridge (Pro or standard); it won't work standalone over just Wi-Fi.
What can Home Assistant control on the Philips Hue Secure Camera (Wired)?
Works through the same native 'hue' integration already used for Hue lights and sensors, once the camera is added to a Hue Bridge — no separate camera-specific integration to install. Camera viewing works locally through the Bridge without needing internet access, though a Hue Bridge (not just Wi-Fi) is mandatory; there's no bridgeless pairing path for this camera. Expect a heavier resource footprint than light entities since it's a live video stream, not just state polling.
Specs
| power | Wired (mains-powered) |
|---|---|
| features | Two-way talk, works with the Security Center in the Hue app |
| resolution | 1080p |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi + Zigbee (Zigbee link to Hue Bridge for local control, Wi-Fi for video stream) |
How does the Philips Hue Secure Camera (Wired) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Hue Secure Camera (Wired) (this product) | £129.99 | Wi-Fi, Zigbee | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Camera E1 | £48.98 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Camera Hub G3 | £119.99 | Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Matter | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) | £159.98 | Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, Matter | Yes | Native |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Philips Hue Secure Camera (Wired) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Philips Hue Secure Camera (Wired) is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (hue), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Philips Hue cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the Philips Hue Secure Camera (Wired) use, and do I need a hub?
- The Philips Hue Secure Camera (Wired) uses Wi-Fi and Zigbee. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly; or a Zigbee coordinator (for example a SkyConnect/ZBT-1 or Sonoff dongle) attached to your Home Assistant host. Philips Hue's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (hue).
- How much does the Philips Hue Secure Camera (Wired) cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Philips Hue Secure Camera (Wired) is £129.99 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in September 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.