Hue Essentials

Hue Essentials

For Philips Hue,deCONZ,diyHue

121 ratings
119 reviews
Free
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Unlock the full potential of your smart lighting system. Create custom scenes, dynamic effects, and automate your lights with schedules and triggers. Control multiple smart home bridges and devices seamlessly for a personalized ambiance.

Custom scenes and effects
Music and entertainment sync
Sunrise/sunset automation
Multi-bridge control
Device discovery and setup
Button and sensor automation
Away from home control
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What's New in Hue Essentials

4.6.9

July 15, 2026

• Bug fixes

1

In-App Purchases

$4.99

Multiple bridges

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User reviews

Scammed

My reason for getting this app was because my Hue Play bar lights, which were paired with my previous bridge, wouldn’t pair to my new bridge. I had read online that the Touchlink functionality of this app could solve my problem. Touchlink being a paywalled feature and figuring it would solve my issue, I paid only to find that it didn’t work. I followed the guidance provided by the creators along with performing my own troubleshooting with no success. These developers also appear to not allow refunds. Waste of money, garbage app is garage, stay away. If anyone has similar issue the aforementioned lights can be disassembled with relative ease, and a QR code is located inside the device which worked for pairing through the official Hue app.
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Touchlink does not work after paying

You have to pay to use touchlink where it was free previously and after I paid $8, it didn’t work and now I’m stuck with this useless app. I only paid and would have happily paid if touchlink worked but it didn’t. $8 wasted. Do not buy.

4 year old bug the author refuses to fix

Fade does not work. If you set up an action with a button an set a fade time, it happens immediately. There is not fade. Not sure how the author thinks that’s ok. Found an issue that is four years old of people complaining about it. Please fix!!!

No widgets

Where are the widgets? To control the lights

Works beautifully to control the lights in my house

From my desktop computer. No need to reach out for my phone or tablet anymore while I am on the computer.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Fade feature not working

Bug

Saving automations not working

Bug

Crashes when checking 'About' section

Bug

Widgets and Apple Watch app issues

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Repeat/loop function for automations

Feature

Strobing/flashing effects

Feature

Dark mode

Feature

Alexa integration

Feature

FAQ

What does Hue Essentials do?

Hue Essentials is a smart lighting control app that allows you to create custom scenes and effects, automate your lights with schedules, and sync them with music or entertainment. It supports Philips Hue, deCONZ, and diyHue systems, offering advanced control and customization for your smart home lighting.

What are the key features of Hue Essentials?

Key features include creating personalized scenes and dynamic effects like lava or fireworks, syncing lights to music for party modes, automating lights with sunrise/sunset schedules, and controlling multiple bridges simultaneously. It also offers device discovery, button and sensor automation, and remote access.

How much does Hue Essentials cost?

The app offers a free version with core functionalities and an ad-free experience. To unlock the full content and all features, a premium version is available for purchase. This freemium model allows users to try the app before committing to a purchase.

What devices are compatible with Hue Essentials?

Hue Essentials is compatible with Philips Hue bridges, Philips Hue Bluetooth lights, deCONZ (ConBee) systems, diyHue, and LIFX smart lights. This broad compatibility ensures a wide range of smart lighting setups can be controlled through the app.

What are common use cases for Hue Essentials?

Common use cases include setting the perfect ambiance for any mood with custom scenes, creating dynamic lighting for parties or movie nights, automating wake-up and sleep routines with fading lights, and using motion sensors to trigger specific lighting actions. It also enables 'Away from Home' control to simulate occupancy.