Homepod and Hue

This is my second HomePod, had to resend the first one back due to network/HomeKit issues. I have over 50 Apple products from Apple dating back to the 80’s. an ImageWriter, iPhone X, Mac SE, Newton 2000, and many many more. I have had more issues with the HomePod than every Apple product combined. The first HomePod connected to my Philips hue. The new one I just received will not. I have reset the router and hue bridge. It shows up on my HomeKit but my HomePod does not recognize them. I can place them in a room. But still when I say “hey Siri, turn off dining room lights” it does not recognize the command. Any ideas???