# Hue Outdoor — Outdoor Light Scapes 4 Hue

> Philips Hue light and soundscape app for ambient nature experiences. (iPhone/iPad app by iMakeStuff.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-outdoor/id1399474157 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [iMakeStuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/317796293)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 188 MB
- Released: 2018-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-outdoor/id1399474157/reviews.md

## What is Hue Outdoor?

Hue Outdoor for Philips Hue is a beautiful soundscape collection with matching procedural light scripts that run alongside. 

With presets like 'Dawn chorus', 'Woodland' and 'Evening meadow' you will find yourself in peaceful surroundings with all kinds of birds and other sounds of nature.  'Asian garden', 'Frog pond' and 'Tropical beach' all have their unique themed sounds and colors to wander off into those surroundings. And with the 'Farm' and 'Roof terrace' themes you'll be immersed into the world of cows, chickens and tractors or on top of a Roof terrace in the city.

Out of the box it's perfectly balanced the way we think suits each preset best. But if you like, a lot of settings can be customized. Turn off the wind or add a bird or two. Don't like our colors? Choose you own that matches your mood. We will save all your customizations between sessions. Sound pools also have the ability for ‘Single Shots’ as we named it. With this function you have the ability to play one of the sounds included in that pool instantly. It’s like bird watching on demand!

Our unique node based soundscape engine, which is behind the beautiful designed and intuitive user interface, is truly innovative. It uses techniques which are used by top game designers and audio engineers to mimic nature's way and randomness. On top of that our soundscape apps use a unique and simple to use occurrence slider to let you decide how often a specific bird or other sound is used in the preset. Still it's totally unpredictable when a specific sound is being heard therefore producing an amazingly natural sound experience. It can run for hours on end without getting repetitive like other sound engines do. 

Preset list:

- Woodland
- Dawn Chorus
- Asian Garden
- Evening Meadow
- Monkey Jungle
- Roof Terrace
- Frog Pond
- Stormy Weather
- Tropical Beach
- Farm
- Backyard
- Bird Gathering

Warning: To use this app you must own or have access to a Philips Hue Controller with at least one controlled bulb. Don't buy this App if you do not know what Philips Hue is. See http://www.meethue.com for more information.

## Key features

- Ambient soundscape collection
- Procedural light scripts
- Customizable sound and color
- Node-based soundscape engine
- 'Single Shots' sound function
- Diverse themed presets

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-outdoor/id1399474157/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unusable app

*2019-12-29*

This app crashes during Connecting to stored IP,

please fix! or remove this app in the app store.

**Developer response:** We have fixed this. Please delete the app and reinstall from the App Store. Sorry for int inconvenience.

### 4/5 — Peaceful Ambiance

*2018-09-10*

The app does a wonderful job transforming your space into a relaxing nature infused environment.  I love the fantastic audio that feels truly natural.  The light effects are nice, but not as dynamic as other apps by the same maker.  For most of the sequences, all bulbs stay synced to the same color verses having each bulb vary.  Would have liked more light to light variety.  All in all, great job.  I look forward to the next ambiance set, how about some adventure and fantasy.  Thinking 2000 leagues under the sea, a dungeon, city detective, Indiana Jones, and the like!

### 5/5 — Amazing!!!

*2018-08-30*

Soothing and beautiful sounds. Easy to use. Great scenes to choose from! Lovely color combinations. Love the sleep timer idea, but I wish it had a manual setting instead of preset times.

## Frequently asked questions about Hue Outdoor

### What is Hue Outdoor?

Hue Outdoor is an entertainment app that creates immersive ambient experiences by synchronizing nature soundscapes with Philips Hue lighting. It offers a variety of presets like 'Woodland' and 'Tropical Beach' to transport users to different environments.

### Does Hue Outdoor require Philips Hue products?

Yes, to use Hue Outdoor, you must own or have access to a Philips Hue Controller with at least one controlled bulb. The app is designed specifically to work with this smart lighting system.

### Can I customize the sounds and lights in Hue Outdoor?

Yes, Hue Outdoor allows for extensive customization. You can adjust sound occurrences, turn specific sounds on or off, and choose your own colors to match your mood, with all customizations saved between sessions.

### How does Hue Outdoor create a natural sound experience?

The app utilizes an innovative node-based soundscape engine, inspired by techniques used by game designers and audio engineers, to mimic nature's randomness. This ensures a natural sound experience that is unpredictable and avoids repetition.

### What is the 'Single Shots' function in Hue Outdoor?

The 'Single Shots' function allows you to instantly play one of the sounds included in a sound pool. This feature is described as being similar to 'bird watching on demand,' letting you trigger specific natural sounds at any time.

### What is the price of Hue Outdoor?

Hue Outdoor is a paid application, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with this app.

### What is the age rating for Hue Outdoor?

Hue Outdoor has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is Hue Outdoor updated?

The latest version of Hue Outdoor is 1.3, which was last updated on August 2, 2019. The app was initially released on August 1, 2018.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2019-08-02

This update 1.3:
* Fix for iOS 10 crash.
* Fixed start button in detailscreen.

Previous update 1.2:
* Bridge compatibility update.
+ Cross Fading between presets! Switch seamlessly between presets. 
+ When activating or de-activating an individual sound within a preset it fades in our out.
* Fixed Sky Brightness lowest value's.

### 1.2 — 2019-06-16

* Bridge compatibility update.
+ Cross Fading between presets! Switch seamlessly between presets. 
+ When activating or de-activating an individual sound within a preset it fades in our out.
* Fixed Sky Brightness lowest value's.

### 1.1 — 2018-09-22

Added Sheep to Evening Meadow and to Farm for Beth :-)
Now Compatible with HomePod stereo pairs.
Added Option to enable or disable mixing with other audio apps from the top right menu. (mixing with other apps prevents streaming to HomePod stereo pairs).

### 1.0 — 2018-07-25

No release notes.

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