By Emmanuel Sauvage · Updated
Error code guide
Hue bulb blinking: pairing or reset
Regular pulsing after a mains blip — the bulb is often in Zigbee pairing or needs a reset.
Steps
- If you meant to add it: start “Add light” in the Hue app.
- If it was already installed: power cycle reset (off 5 s, on 5 s — repeat per Hue instructions for your model).
- Avoid non-“Works with Hue” dimmers.
- Re-pair to the Bridge if it disappeared.
- Still blinking on a plain lampholder: possible hardware fault.
Support: 00800 7445 4775 · philips-hue.com support. Difficulty 1/5 · 5–15 min · £0.
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