Before purchasing Phillips hue bulbs I talked to Comcast security support and asked if I needed the hue hub/gateway or if I could use the xfinity netgear gateway/hub (not modem or router) INSTEAD of having to purchase Phillips hue hub. I was told this is possible and that I could buy bulbs and pair without buying Phillips hue bridge. Not having any luck using xfinity touchpad To find and pair bulbs. Also tried to pair via the mobile app and no luck. Of course the hue app craps out because doesn’t see a Phillips hub and apparently isn’t smart enough to use the xfinity hub. Seems pretty stupid to have hue integration but not be able to pair to xfinity security gateway without adding another $60 Barnacle that’s worthless other than Setup if using the xfinity home app WITH xfinity hub./gateway (not modem or router). Is this doable or was I misinformed? Don’t have the wearwothall to go through 3 rounds of support to get to someone that understands security and home automation, hoping someone here can help. Thanks Drew
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