# Firestorm for Hue — Fire effects > Philips Hue light effects simulating various fire types with sound. (iPhone/iPad app by Scott Dodson.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestorm-for-hue/id1156347961 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Scott Dodson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033778296) - Category: Entertainment - Price: $2.99 - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0.0 · 61 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-09-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestorm-for-hue/id1156347961/reviews.md ## What is Firestorm for Hue? Set the mood using your Philips Hue lights. Watch your lights glow and flicker to the sounds of a fire.* *Hue Bridge or Hue Bridge Pro required FIRES • Candlelight — Flickering flame from a candle in the wind • Lava — Molten rock rises and oozes out of the volcano • Fireplace — Glowing fire with wood crackling as it burns • Campfire — Flames dance quickly in the campsite fire • Fireworks — Bursts of color with explosions and crackles SETTINGS Fire • Toggle fire sound effects • Change fire audio: Default, Lava, Fireplace, Campfire • Change fire volume • Toggle fire light effects • Change flicker speed: Default, Very Slow, Slow, Medium, Fast • Toggle flicker delay (Delay between flickers) • Toggle flares (Random quick, bright flames) • Change color and brightness of fire light effects Lava Eruption • Toggle eruption sound effects • Change eruption volume • Toggle eruption light effects • Change eruption interval • Change color and brightness of eruption light effects Fireworks Explosion • Toggle explosion sound effects • Change explosion volume • Toggle explosion light effects • Change brightness of explosion light effects Fireworks Crackle • Toggle crackle sound effects • Change crackle volume • Toggle crackle light effects • Change occurrence: Random, Never, Always • Change brightness of crackle light effects Background Sounds • Toggle background sounds: Birds, Cicadas, Crickets, Frogs • Change background sounds volume General • Delay Light FX (Wireless audio delay offset) • Change default end state: On, Off, Revert • Change sleep end state: On, Off, Revert • Select mode to automatically start when app opens • Choose time to automatically stop selected mode • Choose time to automatically restart selected mode when sleep timer ends, enabling recurring cycle LIGHTS / GROUPS Select one or more lights for your fire light show on the Lights/Groups tab. Choose a group that you set up using the Philips Hue app, or create a new zone in the Firestorm for Hue app. To edit a zone in the list, swipe the item to the left and tap the pencil icon. When you add, remove, or change lights, pull down the list to refresh. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Sleep Timer — Set a timer complemented with an audio fade-out feature. Choose the state of your lights after the timer ends with the Sleep End State setting. • Bluetooth and AirPlay Support — Connect to Bluetooth speakers directly, or connect to speakers with AirPlay using the Control Center. Adjust the Delay Light FX setting to offset any wireless audio delay. Please contact me at support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev if you experience any issues. I'd love to hear your thoughts and appreciate you taking the time to rate and review the app. I want to continue to improve Firestorm for Hue and create a great experience for you and future users. Thank you! —Scott ## Key features - Simulate candlelight, lava, fireplace, campfire, and fireworks - Customizable fire sound effects and volumes - Adjustable light effects, flicker speed, and brightness - Background ambient sounds - Sleep timer with audio fade-out - Bluetooth and AirPlay support - Create custom light zones ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestorm-for-hue/id1156347961/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Nope *2025-11-29* Worst. Don’t waste your money. It just turns the light on and off. Doesn’t mimic fire. **Developer response:** Firestorm does not use simple on/off switching. It creates continuous fire-style flicker using randomized brightness and timing, with multiple intensity modes and optional flame flares. If the effect did not appear correctly, support can help troubleshoot at support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev. ### 5/5 — Love this! *2025-11-14* I really like the effects. Any chance of doing a Northern Lights version? ### 2/5 — Almost *2024-12-08* I really wanted this to be like a candle light but the movements are like to general it needs more control for the kind of candle light. It feels somehow like lights are being moved vs candle flicker. It needs a quicker flick and less brightness and different slight color change. Now it feels artificial and I paid for the app so I was hoping it would replicate candle light **Developer response:** You can adjust the Flicker Speed, disable Flicker Delay (which adds time between flickers), and enable Flares (quick, bright flame bursts) in Settings for a more natural effect. Feel free to reach out to support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev if you need further assistance. ### 3/5 — Great app but with some niggles. *2023-11-24* Works as described, great FX! But there are some niggles. When trying to override the state that the app set with something like the Apple Home app or Google Assistant nothing happens. **Developer response:** Hello, thank you for your review. I understand that you're unable to control your lights with other apps while Firestorm for Hue is running. This happens because the app actively manages your lights, adjusting settings like color and brightness to create the effects. To regain control of your lights, you just need to toggle off the currently running fire mode in the app. Once you do this, your lights should respond normally to other applications. Please contact support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev if you have any questions. Thanks! ### 1/5 — Very limited *2023-09-27* Why does it always feel like no one uses their own products?? You can only set one light or group of lights at a time. So if you want different colors to flicker at the same time don’t use this app. All I want to do is set up dark purple and dark orange to flicker for Halloween. Why is this so hard to accomplish?? **Developer response:** [UPDATE] Great news! "Current" is now an option for Fire Color in Settings, letting the flicker effect utilize your lights' existing colors. [ORIGINAL] Thank you for your feedback! Navigating through the complexities of managing light colors individually can be challenging, but I'm actively exploring ways to enhance the experience. One idea is to add an option to use the existing colors of the lights for the flicker effect. Does this sound like a solution that would work for your needs? Please share any additional thoughts or suggestions at support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev. I appreciate your input and am here to make your experience with Firestorm for Hue better! ### 5/5 — Exactly as advertised *2023-09-18* I’ve been using this and the Thunderstorm app with a few different types of Hue bulbs and it works exactly as advertised. Well, well worth the $3 for all they can do. A lot of options in the apps too. ### 1/5 — Total waste *2023-08-22* Completely took over my Phillips hue app and now all my lighting is messed up. Made me 1000$ set up worthless. Do not purchase **Developer response:** I'm truly sorry to hear about the issues you're experiencing with your Philips Hue setup. To clarify, while Firestorm for Hue communicates with your lights in various ways, it only makes changes to your Philips Hue App setup when you manually add or delete light zones within the app. I understand how important this is for you, and I'm here to help. Please reach out directly at support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev so I can assist in troubleshooting and getting everything back on track for you. ### 3/5 — Auto Brightness *2022-02-09* Hey - I have noticed that my “non color” hue lights (yellow lights) do not function properly with this app. I try and either turn them off - but then they turn back on - Or I try and dim them all the way down and then they always come back up to atleast 50% Please help!!! I would live this app if that bug was fixed. **Developer response:** Hello, please contact me at support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev for help. If you do not want to use your "non color" hue lights with the app, you can create a new group with just your hue color lights on the Groups tab. Tap the newly created group in the list to select it. The name of selected group will appear near the top of the Fires tab. EDIT: Please let me know if you still need help with this. Alternative email is scottdodsondev@gmail.com. I'm happy to help! ### 5/5 — My favorite hue lights app *2021-12-24* It does exactly what I wanted and has a lot of customizations. I love the campfire scene. It reminds me of fires at camp, while stuck at home in the winter. Bought in a 3 pack. My kids love the fireworks and other scenes as well. ### 5/5 — One of the best candle flicker effects for Hue. *2021-08-13* I’ve turned my front door lights into flickering candle effects and they look amazing. I have tried many apps but found this one to be the best so far and very easy to use. ## Frequently asked questions about Firestorm for Hue ### Does Firestorm for Hue require a Hue Bridge? Yes, a Hue Bridge is required to use Firestorm for Hue. The app controls your Philips Hue lights, which necessitate a Hue Bridge for functionality. ### What types of fire effects can I create with Firestorm for Hue? Firestorm for Hue allows you to simulate various fire effects including Candlelight, Lava, Fireplace, Campfire, and Fireworks. Each effect offers unique visual and auditory experiences. ### Can I customize the fire effects in Firestorm for Hue? Yes, you can extensively customize the fire effects. This includes toggling sound effects, changing audio, adjusting volume, modifying light effects, and controlling flicker speed and flares. ### Does Firestorm for Hue support Bluetooth and AirPlay? Yes, the app supports both Bluetooth and AirPlay. You can connect to Bluetooth speakers directly or use AirPlay with speakers via Control Center, and adjust light delay for audio sync. ### What is the price of Firestorm for Hue? Firestorm for Hue is a paid application priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features. ### How often is Firestorm for Hue updated? The latest version, 4.4.1, was last updated on February 7, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the developer actively seeks user feedback for improvements. ### Is Firestorm for Hue suitable for children? Firestorm for Hue has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. The app's content is generally safe and focused on visual and auditory ambiance. ### Does Firestorm for Hue have ads? No, Firestorm for Hue does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience to its users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.4.2 — 2026-05-12 Need help? Email support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev - fixed compatibility issue ### 4.4.1 — 2026-02-07 Need help? Please email support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev - added notification when selected lights are unreachable/powered off - fixed compatibility issue ### 4.3.0 — 2025-08-26 Need help? Please email support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev - fixed compatibility issue ### 4.2.0 — 2023-10-05 Need help? Please email support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev - added Fire Color setting: Custom, Current - added Lava Eruption feature - added Lava Eruption settings: Sound FX, Volume, Light FX, Interval, Color, Brightness - added Fireworks Explosion settings: Sound FX, Volume, Light FX, Brightness - added Fireworks Crackle settings: Sound FX, Volume, Light FX, Occurrence, Brightness - updated UI/UX ### 4.1.4 — 2023-09-05 Need help? 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