Lizard1977:

 

If it is a case of voice control for Hue only working with a smart speaker-type device like Google Home Mini, then I am quite surprised.  There are plenty of videos on Youtube showing people controlling Hue lights with voice control on their Android phone.  

 

I can control my Hues with my phone, but I couldn't until the GH device was available locally IIRC.

I *think* I had to use UK region originally. Before I got my first Home device

Now I have 9 Homes and 20+ hues, it's a no-brainer to at least get a mini, even my kids (in Kapiti) have one each (thanks to sales). 

Once you have a Home device, Hue should work no matter what (don't quote me on this tho as it's been awhile).