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Hue Thunder for Philips Hue

Hue Thunder for Philips Hue

Beautiful and immersive

84 ratings
90 reviews
#159 in paid Entertainment
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☀️ Weather
$6.99

Details

Released
February 23, 2017
Updated
October 18, 2026

Features

Developer

iMakeStuff
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Experience realistic and immersive thunder ambiances with this app, designed to sync with your Philips Hue lights for a captivating simulation. It offers a variety of thunder presets and environmental themes, with adjustable settings for a unique, unpredictable soundscape.

✓Realistic thunder simulation
✓Philips Hue light synchronization
✓Unpredictable soundscapes
✓Adjustable sky and thunder settings
✓Variety of thunder presets
✓Environmental themes
✓Sleep timer
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What users say about Hue Thunder for Philips Hue

Reviews of Hue Thunder for Philips Hue are mixed: the Entertainment app is rated 3.6/5 from 84 App Store ratings. What users like most: immersive ambiance creation, great sound quality. Top complaints: requires Hue Bridge, app crashes frequently. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ✨Immersive ambiance creation
  • 🎧Great sound quality
  • 💡Highly customizable settings
  • 😴Aids in sleep and relaxation
  • 🌈Realistic lighting effects
  • 💰Good value for money
  • 👍User-friendly interface
  • ⚡Realistic lightning effects
  • 🏠Transforms room atmosphere
  • 💯Well-designed app

Negative things

  • 🔌Requires Hue Bridge
  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • 📱Phone gets hot
  • ⏳Timer function unreliable
  • 💡Lighting effects freeze
  • 🔊Audio not synced with thunder
  • 🚫No AirPlay to multiple speakers
  • 💸Overpriced for features
  • ❌Phantom Hue Bridge entries
  • 💡Lights stay on after timer
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What's New in Hue Thunder for Philips Hue

4.0

October 18, 2026

Now works with Philips Hue Bridge Pro

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This app dropped -2 positions in Entertainment chart.

Last updated on October 20, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Thanx for the update

Thank you for the update for hue bridge pro. That‘s what I was waiting for!
You are great ❤️
LIle corbeau II

Response from developer

Thanks! Pro is now supported :-)

Don’t Buy!

Doesn’t work with Hue Bridge Pro
Kkipatron

Bridge Pro support

Please bring bridge pro compatibility. Realised it won’t work with bridge pro after bought it.
JSJiyo Saji

Stay Away

The app does not work. I’ve tried multiple times to set it up with my hue hub and it will not connect. The developer is non-responsive to requests for help.
CUCan't find a unique username

Won’t connect to Bridge Pro

Brilliant app, if you don’t have the Bridge Pro. I just got the Bridge Pro, but did not know that it would break compatibility with older apps. Very disappointing (both in Philips and IMakeStuff). I bought all of their apps and add-ons.
MHMike Hoopes
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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Hue Bridge not detected

Bug

App crashes after a few minutes

Bug

Lighting effects freeze while sound continues

Bug

Sleep timer not working

Bug

App requires re-pairing with bridge repeatedly

Bug

Timer turns off app but leaves bulbs on

Bug

Audio not playing when redirected to HomePods

Bug

App crashes after a few minutes on iPhone 7+

Bug

Phantom Hue Bridge entries created

Bug

Lights stay on after timer is done

Bug

Ambience sound not synced to thunder events

Bug

Lights continue to shine white after some lightning flashes

Bug
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Requested Features

22 requests

Bridge Pro compatibility

Feature

Update for newer Hue Bridge

Feature

More customization for thunderstorm scenes (e.g., strikes per minute)

Feature

Branch out to other soundscapes (forest, wolves, whales)

Feature

More sporadic and flickering lightning

Feature

Add Siri shortcuts support

Feature

Add alarm for mornings

Feature

Support for Sonos speakers

Feature

IFTTT or Hue Tap support

Feature

Ability to specify or remove devices for lightning flashes

Feature

Option to turn off sky lighting

Feature

More control over lightning-thunder time delay

Feature

Make lightning even more frequent

Feature

1:1 correspondence between lightning and thunder sounds

Feature

Add seizure warning for flashy effects

Feature

Restore original light scene after use

Feature

Color wheel instead of slider for better color selection

Feature

Sync to local weather

Feature

3D experience like main Hue app for light placement

Feature

Deeper thunder with more bass

Feature

Clarification on customizable colors and individual light adjustment

Feature

Option to choose if a light is ambient, lightning, or both

Feature

FAQ

What does Hue Thunder do?

Hue Thunder creates realistic and immersive thunder ambiances that sync with your Philips Hue lights. It offers a variety of thunder presets and environmental themes, providing a unique and unpredictable soundscape for your room.

What are the key features of Hue Thunder?

Key features include realistic thunder simulation, precise synchronization with Philips Hue lights, a unique node-based soundscape engine for natural and unpredictable sounds, adjustable settings like sky brightness and thunder occurrence, and a sleep timer with fading lights.

Is Hue Thunder free to use?

Yes, Hue Thunder is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to enjoy its features without any cost.

What devices is Hue Thunder compatible with?

Hue Thunder is designed to work with Philips Hue lighting systems for the full light effect experience. However, it can also be used without Philips Hue, though without the synchronized light effects. Bluetooth and Airplay are also supported with delay compensation.

How can I use Hue Thunder for pet training?

The app can be used to help train pets to get used to thunder sounds and lightning flashes. By gradually exposing them to the simulated storm effects at adjustable volumes and occurrences, pets can become more comfortable with real thunder.