![]() Ethernet signal (output) and power output plug into the Hue Bridgeįinally, plug your Ethernet source into the input side of the PoE Splitter (figure 5). First, the output side of the PoE Splitter will plug into the Hue Bridge (figure 4). You’ll need power going over the Ethernet port that plugs into your PoE Splitter, and typically this would be done at the network source, either with a PoE switch (I’m using a UniFi Switch 8), or a PoE injector that also plugs into a power source.Ĭonnecting everything is pretty simple. Top: Adding new connector to one end of the cable. I decided to solder the barrel connector on, so I just cut the included cord in half, attached the new end, and used heat shrink tubing to make it look finished (figure 3). You can use the converter listed above, or you can use choose to hard-wire / solder a barrel connector (figure 2) on like I did. The power port on the Hue bridge, however, is 2.5mm, so the included cord won’t work. It also comes with a power cord that has 2.1mm barrel connectors on both ends. One side has an Ethernet input that receives power and network, and the other side has a power port, and Ethernet-out port (that plugs into the Hue). The TP-Link PoE splitter (figure 1) has two sides (not pictured, unfortunately) to it. A 2.1mm to 2.5mm barrel connector converter.If you don’t know what version you have, version 2 is the square shaped bridge. A PoE Splitter – I used the TP-Link TL-PoE10R.A PoE switch (I like the UniFi Switch 8 from Ubiquiti), or a PoE injector ( this one from TP-Link works great as well).Here’s all you need (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases): Turns out it’s really simple to do with the right parts. I’ve got a closet in the house that has an Ethernet port but no power source, but is centrally located and would be the perfect spot to place my bridge. It boggles my mind that the Hue Bridge doesn’t support Power-over-Ethernet (PoE).Īfter a couple years I finally decided to figure out how to make this thing work over PoE. The one thing that makes me crazy is having the bridge laying on the floor in a random bedroom because it has to have access to an Ethernet and power source. I’ve got some in my living room, and a couple in my bedroom that sync with my alarm clock app to slowly light up and simulate a sunrise when it’s time for me to wake up. I take no responsibility if you damage/fry your Hue Bridge!
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