Hue Scintillator

Hue Scintillator

Animated home lighting effects

19 ratings
110 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 12 May 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 8, 2013
  • February 15, 2022

Features

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About

Create dynamic, animated lighting effects for smart bulbs from various brands. Customize colors, speed, and styles to set the perfect mood for any occasion, from parties to movie nights. Offers pre-built options and intuitive editors for personalized lightscapes.

Animated lighting effects
Music visualizer
Color harmony
Multiple effects simultaneously
Color palette editor
Sleep timers
Pull colors from photos
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What users say

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What's New in Hue Scintillator

1.83

February 15, 2022

- Fixed an issue with connecting to Nanoleaf. - Cosmetic fixes.

User reviews

Animations don’t work in Nanoleaf

Wish I hadn’t paid for this. The animations don’t work which is what this app is for. Super disappointed.

Revised review

This was a 5 star app at one point. I got it because it worked with Hue and Lightify flawlessly. I continued to expanded my setup extensively using hue and Lightify, then one day Lightify would not work with it at all. No response from developer and then all of a sudden they completely removed Lightify support. It does however control my Avea Bluetooth bulb, I wonder how long it will be before they remove the support for that. Update: now it will no longer control the lifx bulbs, no way to add them either.
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Worthless

This used to be an amazing app but no longer will it connect to the Hue Bridge.

Pure garbage.

If you want seamless animations using a large selection of presets or create one of your own, this is your app. Simple,elegant. Gorgeous color variations to just zone out or set to your favorite party mix. Animations run after your phone has gone to sleep.

Doesn’t work with LIFX

No way to add LIFX bulbs. Waste of money :(

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

13 issues

Cannot connect to Hue Bridge despite finding it

Bug

Only controls subset of detected lights

Bug

Nanoleaf animations not functioning

Bug

LIFX bulb connectivity broken

Bug

SYLVANIA/Osram Lightify support removed without notice

Bug

Avea Bluetooth bulb support unreliable

Bug

Apple Music library greyed out and non-functional

Bug

Music visualizer doesn't change light colors

Bug

App crashes when editing bulb sets

Bug

Animations stop when app closes

Bug

Lights lose connection after being turned off

Bug

Manual bridge IP entry required instead of auto-discovery

Bug

Color palette selection produces unintended colors

Bug

Requested Features

13 requests

Spotify and Pandora music integration instead of Apple Music only

Feature

Siri Shortcuts support

Feature

Timer and alarm functionality

Feature

Ability to lock bulbs to same color with synchronized animations

Feature

Notification widget and quick toggle

Feature

Better documentation and in-app instructions

Feature

Ability to sequence multiple animations

Feature

User-created scene sharing database

Feature

Faster animation speeds

Feature

Precise CIE color specification controls

Feature

Microphone input option for music visualization

Feature

iPad-specific version

Feature

Background operation without microphone requirement

Feature

FAQ

What does Hue Scintillator do?

Hue Scintillator allows you to design and control animated lighting effects for compatible smart bulbs like Philips Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf, and Avea. You can customize colors, speed, and styles to create dynamic lightscapes for various moods and occasions.

What are the key features of Hue Scintillator?

Key features include a music visualizer, automatic color harmony suggestions, the ability to run multiple effects at once, a comprehensive color palette editor, sleep timers, and the option to pull colors from photos. It also offers pre-built effects and sharing capabilities.

How much does Hue Scintillator cost?

Based on the provided information, Hue Scintillator is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What smart lighting systems are compatible with Hue Scintillator?

The app is compatible with Philips Hue bridge and bulbs, LIFX bulbs, Nanoleaf panels and controllers, and Elgato Avea bulbs. Ensure your devices have the latest firmware and your iOS device has Bluetooth 4.0 for Avea.

What are common use cases for Hue Scintillator?

Common use cases include setting a mood for relaxation or movie nights, creating vibrant atmospheres for parties, or simply showcasing the full capabilities of your smart bulbs with mesmerizing animations. It can also be used to automatically fade lights off with sleep timers.