Aura for Philips Hue & LIFX

Aura for Philips Hue & LIFX

Beautiful dynamic light scenes

356 ratings
183 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 17 Dec 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 29, 2017
  • February 26, 2025
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Create stunning dynamic light scenes for your smart home lighting system. Enjoy ambient music synchronized with beautiful visual effects. Offers a free trial with limited device support.

20 dynamic lighting scenes
Ambient music synchronization
Philips Hue bridge support
HomeKit device compatibility
LIFX device support
Intuitive and clean design
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What's New in Aura for Philips Hue & LIFX

4.0.2

February 26, 2025

- Fixes losing connection to the bridge after disconnect/reconnect

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In-App Purchases

$19.99

Unlimited

Activate all lights.

User reviews

Wont find LIFX products

I’ve tried everything and this app (no matter the device its used on) cant find lifx products on my network even though its supposed to do so automatically and natively

KOTA LiGHTS

I like the display in the lights

Lacks a Screen Saver for AppleTV

This review addresses the shortcomings of the tvOS app version. I stumbled upon this app while browsing on my Apple TV. It appealed to me because I thought the settings for the Scenes included the art as a screen saver/display to complete the ambiance of light and sound. In addition, once you’ve selected a Scene, it will not continue to control your lights or play the audio if you leave the app, as in “Play in the Background.”
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Can’t find bridge anymore

Used to be my favorite go-to. But now it won’t connect to Hue anymore, so it’s become useless junk. Honestly a tragedy, you should see if it works for you.

I’m confused

how do I turn the lights off? Thy turn on, although you choose th bulbs to work with the app and then control ALL of them together regardless of ehether you want them on. So if you have 32 lightbulbs, all 32 of them are gonna turn on and change color and strangely they’re gonna stay on for the rest of your life. Right that’s some smart thinking because guess what folks you can’t turn them off you’ve gotta go back and use your manual power switch or a switch that you purchased separately or the app that came with well not this one that’s for sure so somebody needs to go back to kindergarten and figure out how to turn. The light switches on and off and generally get a grip on how it is that people use products. This might’ve been written by somebody who is on the short bus of things.
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Lights not responding or disconnecting

Bug

App freezing or crashing on certain devices

Bug

Inconsistent behavior after software updates

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Background mode to keep lights active

Feature

Ability to create and customize scenes

Feature

Support for more smart home platforms

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Brightness and speed controls for scenes

Feature

FAQ

What does Aura for Philips Hue & LIFX do?

This app allows you to create beautiful dynamic light scenes for your Philips Hue, LIFX, and HomeKit smart lights. It synchronizes these visual effects with ambient music to enhance your home's atmosphere.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include over 20 dynamic lighting scenes with ambient music, support for Philips Hue bridges (v1 and v2), HomeKit devices, and LIFX devices. It also boasts an intuitive and clean design for easy use.

How much does Aura for Philips Hue & LIFX cost?

The app is free to try with support for two lights. Additional features and full device support are likely available through in-app purchases, as indicated by the monetization model.

What are the compatibility requirements for this app?

This app requires a Philips Hue bridge, LIFX lights, or HomeKit-enabled color lightbulbs. For HomeKit, it works with color-enabled lights only while the app remains active in the foreground.

Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for individuals who own smart lighting systems from Philips Hue, LIFX, or HomeKit and want to create more immersive and dynamic lighting experiences, potentially for entertainment or relaxation.