Firmware update bricks Hue Bridge Pro devices; Philips gives free replacements

A June 2026 firmware update (version 2071353020) bricked fewer than 100 Hue Bridge Pro units worldwide, rendering them inoperable with corrupted firmware preventing normal operation. Affected devices became completely inoperable and required replacement under warranty. Philips rolled out a corrective software version to prevent the issue from spreading further.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-07-10