# Hue Fireworks for Philips Hue — Safest fireworks in the world

> Philips Hue light show simulating fireworks with sound and music sync. (iPhone/iPad app by iMakeStuff.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-fireworks-for-philips-hue/id767440066 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [iMakeStuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/317796293)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 143 MB
- Released: 2013-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-fireworks-for-philips-hue/id767440066/reviews.md

## What is Hue Fireworks for Philips Hue?

Have firecrackers burst in your room and let colourful rockets light up the ceiling or have your party crowd go wild with a New Year’s Eve countdown that blasts your room with colour. Hue Fireworks lets you create explosive celebrations with a beautiful dynamic interface and exploding fireworks. All you need is the Philips hue connected lights and this app. Darken your room and connect the audio to your speakers. It’s never been easier to get the party going.
As a bonus Hue Fireworks allows picking a song from your music library and have your lights respond to the music using the highly popular Hue Disco algorithm. Great to spice up your party.

Hue Fireworks is the safest firework in the world with realistic sound and light effects. It’s a great tool for dog and cat owners or pet trainers who want to train and condition their pets to associate Fireworks with fun instead of fear.

新年快樂
Rosh Hashanah. Shanah Tovah! 

- Motion sensor support! Big Explosions when you pass the sensor. Nice.
- Favorites screen to create your own selection of the best effects for the auto player.
- Customizable auto play delay range.
- Airplay and Bluetooth delay compensation.
- Balldrop updated for this years event.

New optional in app purchase to double the amount of fun with:
- 24 more effects.

Hue Fireworks is brought to you in cooperation with: IJsdesign, MediaVibe & iMakeStuff.

*Hue Fireworks works best connected to a stereo by cable or docking station. Bluetooth and Airplay are also supported.

## Key features

- Dynamic fireworks light and sound effects
- Music synchronization (Hue Disco algorithm)
- Motion sensor integration
- Customizable auto-play
- Pet conditioning tool
- Favorites screen for effects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24 Extra Effects Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-fireworks-for-philips-hue/id767440066/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Mr Grummitt

*2023-12-27*

Not working link bridge box

### 2/5 — Ripped off

*2021-02-08*

I don't often review but this is a con. You have to buy the effects within the app. Complete rip off. The effects that are in here are in the xmas app. Why make the affects locked when I have bought. Im not being a cheap skate, I feel genuinely ripped off here. Disappointed.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with bulbs w/o bridges

*2021-01-15*

My bulbs are Bluetooth / WiFi enabled. Bought this for my daughter. It won’t detect the bulb and I guess requires a bridge?  Should have said that in the descriptions.

**Developer response:** Unfortunately we cannot support the app without a bridge. You could easily add a bridge to your setup if you want. Your existing lights can be added to a bridge. A bridge offers al lot of advantages. All third party apps require a hue bridge opening up a lot of possibilities.  

Hope that helps.

### 1/5 — Major Fail

*2020-01-01*

App does not work as described.

### 4/5 — The ball drop works if you do it right

*2019-12-30*

With the upcoming new year I wanted to make sure this app worked since so many people on here have reviewed it saying it didn't. Well I can confirm they just didn't know what they were doing. 

I tested this several times, first by using the preview button to make sure the app worked and then by actually changing my phones internal clock manually to 11:55pm dec 31 to test in “real time” the functionality. 

First of all... YOU HAVE TO HAVE TO APP OPEN AND ON THE BALL DROP SCREEN. I mean i figure this is obvious but a lot of people are morons... if the app isn't open and on the balldrop screen it will not work. Clearly.... 

But of course unless you literally live on the east coast of the USA you will need to select “local time zone”. Unless you're a weirdo and want to celebrate the wrong time zone. 

But lastly you MUST make sure to open the app at least 5 minutes before midnight... the animation begins at 2 minutes before midnight and if you open the app at 11:59pm on new years eve the animation will play a whole 1 minute off the countdown. In other words, it wont sync correctly. You opened it too late. 

If I were you, I would make sure to test this by changing your device’s internal clock to make sure everything is functioning correctly before the big countdown... if your network is off or something else isn't quite right, it will be a major let down. Test it first... then make absolutely sure you open the app 5 or 10 minutes before the countdown and make sure your phone is charged and make sure your screen wont go to sleep... it must be on and actively open. 

It will work, its just not idiot proof. For that i dock a star for this app not properly giving instructions... its clear people need it.

### 5/5 — Great effects

*2019-07-01*

Too many bad reviews that are bogus. Great effects for something that is a lightbulb. Those that didn’t like app didn’t know what they were doing. Developer keep up the good work.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2019-06-08*

I bought all of their Hue apps and spent over $100 
I have sent multiple emails and the will not respond
There are no instructions either in the app or on their website
Can not schedule the lights, get it to work without the app open and music playing or with several lights

**Developer response:** Hi. We haven’t received your messages unfortunately. Please use the feedback option in the app to contact us. We will get back to you for sure!

### 5/5 — Incredible app for hue!

*2019-02-21*

I was scanning the App Store and saw this app had a low rating and was appalled!  This is one of my favorite apps for my hue lights!  This app does exactly what it says it does and it’s really cool when you do the 1000 crackers!  Give this a try before you judge based on reviews. I have no idea why this has received only 2 stars!!

### 1/5 — Sehr schlecht

*2019-01-06*

Ein Feuerwerk zu programmieren ist bestimmt einfach. Lampe zum Geräusch an und wieder aus. Aber nicht mal das kann diese App. Lampe geht an und bleibt an. Was soll das ? Bleiben die Raketen am Himmel stehen ?

### 2/5 — Not worth buying

*2018-12-31*

You only get to use half of the app. Must pay more to get all the effects.

## Frequently asked questions about Hue Fireworks for Philips Hue

### What does Hue Fireworks do?

Hue Fireworks simulates explosive celebrations using your Philips Hue connected lights. It creates dynamic light and sound effects to mimic fireworks, ideal for parties, holidays, or even for pet training.

### What are the key features of Hue Fireworks?

Key features include realistic fireworks light and sound effects, synchronization with music from your library using the Hue Disco algorithm, motion sensor support for triggering effects, and a favorites screen for easy access to preferred effects.

### How much does Hue Fireworks cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. There is an optional in-app purchase available that doubles the amount of available effects, providing more options for your celebrations.

### What devices is Hue Fireworks compatible with?

This app requires Philips Hue connected lights to function. It works best when connected to a stereo by cable or docking station, but also supports Bluetooth and Airplay connections, with delay compensation available.

### What are some common use cases for Hue Fireworks?

Common uses include creating a festive atmosphere for New Year's Eve or other holidays, enhancing parties with dynamic light shows, and safely conditioning pets to associate fireworks sounds with fun rather than fear.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.019.1 — 2019-06-19

* Bridge compatibility update

### 2.019 — 2019-01-02

* Fix for mood selection in favorites. Thanks Ivo for reporting.

### 2.018 — 2018-11-03

Added Audio Route button for Airplay in the top right bar.
Added option to toggle mix audio with other apps.

### 2.017.1 — 2018-02-05

- iPhone X support.
- Fix for empty lights list when Hue Entertainment group is present.

### 2.017 — 2016-12-21

- Motion sensor support! Big Explosions when you pass the sensor. Nice.
- Favorites screen to create your own selection of the best effects for the auto player.
- Customizable auto play delay range.
- Airplay and Bluetooth delay compensation.
- 8 free extra effects for existing users.
- Balldrop updated for this years event.

New optional in app purchase to double the amount of fun with:
- 24 more effects.

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