Can Hue lamps also be connected to the Premium gateway without a Hue Bridge?

You have two options to control the Hue lamps via the Premium gateway.

1. Direct login to the gateway via the addZ-Stick

If you insert the addZ-Stick into the Premium gateway, you can register Philips Hue lamps and other Zigbee lamps (version 3.0) directly with the Premium gateway. A Hue Bridge is not necessary in this case.

2. Integration of Hue lamps via Philips Hue Bridge

You also have the possibility to register a Philips Hue Bridge at the Premium gateway. All registered lamps are automatically transferred to the gateway and can be operated and used in Routines.

Conclusion: If you already have a Hue Bridge, you can register it directly with the Premium gateway without having to buy another stick. If you don't have a Hue Bridge yet, you can use the addZ-Stick to make your Premium gateway Zigbee capable and register Zigbee lamps directly.