Philips Hue adds AI-powered custom automations and Sonos integration at IFA

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Philips Hue unveiled several software updates at the IFA tech show this week. A new feature called Custom AI Behaviors allows users to describe their lighting preferences in natural language, with the app's AI assistant translating those descriptions into complex automations. The update goes beyond basic color changes, enabling lighting sequences that were previously not possible within the Hue app. Philips Hue also announced a new integration with Sonos speakers, allowing users to control audio playback through select Hue switches such as the Tap Dial Switch.

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