As promised earlier this year, the Philips Hue Bridge, a hub that connects Hue lights and accessories to your router, is now certified for Matter. The Hue Bridge still needs a software update to make your Hue lights work with Matter, and that update is due in the first quarter of next year, Hue announced Thursday. Once your Hue Bridge is updated, practically all of your Hue devices, from color A19 bulbs and “white ambience” downlights to Hue smart plugs and buttons, will be compatible, meaning you’ll be able to configure and control them directly from your favorite smart home app. Of course, y…