Firmware update bricks Hue Bridge Pro devices; Philips gives free replacements
Summary
Ars Technica reports a firmware update (2071353020) that caused some Philips Hue Bridge Pro devices to stop working, displaying a red LED. Philips Signify will replace affected devices for free, with fewer than 100 units impacted, and a fix is being rolled out to prevent further bricking. The incident highlights firmware-update risks in consumer IoT and the challenges of migrating or reconfiguring dozens of connected lights when hardware fails.