On the manufacturer's page
https://www2.meethue.com/de-ch...
the following is stated:
Will there be an exchange program to update my V1 bridge for a V2 Hue bridge?
Currently there is no Hue bridge exchange program planned.
Google translation:
Will there be an exchange program to update my V1 bridge for a V2 Hue bridge?
Currently there is no Hue bridge exchange program planned.
Accordingly, it should not be backwards compatible.
