# Hue Thunder for Philips Hue — Beautiful and immersive > Realistic thunder ambiance simulation for Philips Hue lights. (iPhone/iPad app by iMakeStuff.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-thunder-for-philips-hue/id1191462987 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [iMakeStuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/317796293) - Category: Entertainment, Weather - Price: $3.99 - Rating: 3.60/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 222 MB - Released: 2017-02-23 - Data updated: 2026-09-13 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-thunder-for-philips-hue/id1191462987/reviews.md ## What is Hue Thunder for Philips Hue? Thunder for Philips Hue done right. Finally. Meet the most spectacular and realistic Thunder Ambiance app available for Philips Hue. It's truly immersive. Hue Thunder provides an unique thunder simulation in various settings. Every time you start one of the ambiances it will be different and unpredictable. Al light effects have been precisely created and synced with thunder sound to create and impressive simulation with your Philips Hue setup. It will impress everyone. Hue thunder can also be used to train pets to get used to thunder sounds and lightning flashes. 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. Choose from the following thunder presets and themes: Thunder presets: - Light drizzle. - On a rainy day. - Heavy rain pours down. - Light thunder storm. - Inside the thunder storm. - Heavy thunder storm. - Tornado Alley. - Hurricane mayhem. Thunder Ambient presets: - A damp rain forest. - At the beach after a warm day. - Staring out the window in a busy city. - A walk in the city under the umbrella. - Bad weather camping at the lake. - Storm over NYC. - After the storm. - In the car. - Bike ride through Amsterdam. The following elements can be altered during playback: - Sky brightness. - Sky On/Off - Thunder brightness. - Thunder occurrence. - Environment volume. - Thunder volume. Other features: - Bluetooth and Airplay supported with delay compensation. - Sleep timer to safely fall asleep with a stormy fading background. Lights turn off after sleeptimer is finished. (Hue Thunder also works without Philips Hue, but obviously without light effects). ## Key features - Realistic thunder simulation - Philips Hue light synchronization - Unpredictable soundscapes - Adjustable sky and thunder settings - Variety of thunder presets - Environmental themes - Sleep timer ## Chart rankings - #158 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store) ## What do users think of Hue Thunder for Philips Hue? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - ✨ 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 **Cons** - 🔌 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 **Commonly reported bugs** - Hue Bridge not detected - App crashes after a few minutes - Lighting effects freeze while sound continues - Sleep timer not working - App requires re-pairing with bridge repeatedly - Timer turns off app but leaves bulbs on - Audio not playing when redirected to HomePods - App crashes after a few minutes on iPhone 7+ - Phantom Hue Bridge entries created - Lights stay on after timer is done - Ambience sound not synced to thunder events - Lights continue to shine white after some lightning flashes **Most requested features** - Bridge Pro compatibility - Update for newer Hue Bridge - More customization for thunderstorm scenes (e.g., strikes per minute) - Branch out to other soundscapes (forest, wolves, whales) - More sporadic and flickering lightning - Add Siri shortcuts support - Add alarm for mornings - Support for Sonos speakers - IFTTT or Hue Tap support - Ability to specify or remove devices for lightning flashes - Option to turn off sky lighting - More control over lightning-thunder time delay - Make lightning even more frequent - 1:1 correspondence between lightning and thunder sounds - Add seizure warning for flashy effects - Restore original light scene after use - Color wheel instead of slider for better color selection - Sync to local weather - 3D experience like main Hue app for light placement - Deeper thunder with more bass - Clarification on customizable colors and individual light adjustment - Option to choose if a light is ambient, lightning, or both ## Recent user reviews (10 of 89) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-thunder-for-philips-hue/id1191462987/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Don’t Buy! *2026-06-24, version 3.0* Doesn’t work with Hue Bridge Pro ### 5/5 — Bridge Pro support *2026-05-21* Please bring bridge pro compatibility. Realised it won’t work with bridge pro after bought it. ### 1/5 — Stay Away *2026-04-08, version 3.0* 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. ### 2/5 — Won’t connect to Bridge Pro *2026-03-29, version 3.0* 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. ### 1/5 — Erkennt die Hue Bridge nicht *2026-03-23* Die App ist leider nicht benutzbar weil sie gar nicht erst die Hue Bridge erkennt. ### 1/5 — Not Working *2026-03-16, version 3.0* It doesn’t seem to work with the 2025 Hue bridge. ### 1/5 — No update for Hue Bridge Pro *2026-03-06, version 3.0* All these apps were great and I purchased all of them but now none work due to no updates in 3 years and they don’t work with the new hue bridge pro. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2026-03-01, version 3.0* Piece of garbage and won’t connect to any hue bridge. Send my my 3.99 back. No option in the app for help. ### 2/5 — Bridge Pro *2026-02-20, version 3.0* Does not work with Hue Bridge Pro ### 5/5 — Will you make an update? *2026-02-07* Ich liebe diese App. Wird sie irgendwann noch aktualisiert? Support für gute Bridge pro wäre mein Anliegen ## Frequently asked questions about Hue Thunder for Philips Hue ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0 — 2022-03-22 Compatibility update. ### 2.9 — 2020-12-09 This release: * Dogs crashed the after the storm preset. We made them good dogs again so they behave now. * Fixed missing siren samples in Amsterdam preset. 2.9 Release notes. + New color picker with all colors available. Thanks Corey for suggesting, testing and your support. * Improved Light thunder storm scene. 2.8 Release notes: * Fixed Siri Shortcuts missing stop function. + Updated for iOS 13 2.7 Release notes: * Fix for Airplay / HomePod issues introduced in 2.6 * Small bugfixes 2.6 release notes: + More detailed control over individual sounds. Don't like the traffic sounds in a setup? Disable it. It's now possible. + Cross Fading between presets! Switch seamlessly between presets to let the storm pass by. + When activating or de-activating an individual sound within a preset it fades in our out. * Fixed Sky Brightness lowest value's. ### 2.8 — 2020-11-25 This release: + New color picker with all colors available. Thanks Corey for suggesting, testing and your support. * Improved Light thunder storm scene. 2.8 Release notes: * Fixed Siri Shortcuts missing stop function. + Updated for iOS 13 2.7 Release notes: * Fix for Airplay / HomePod issues introduced in 2.6 * Small bugfixes 2.6 release notes: + More detailed control over individual sounds. Don't like the traffic sounds in a setup? Disable it. It's now possible. + Cross Fading between presets! Switch seamlessly between presets to let the storm pass by. + When activating or de-activating an individual sound within a preset it fades in our out. * Fixed Sky Brightness lowest value's. ### 2.7 — 2019-05-24 * Fix for Airplay / HomePod issues introduced in 2.6 * Small bugfixes 2.6 release notes: + More detailed control over individual sounds. Don't like the traffic sounds in a setup? Disable it. It's now possible. + Cross Fading between presets! Switch seamlessly between presets to let the storm pass by. + When activating or de-activating an individual sound within a preset it fades in our out. * Fixed Sky Brightness lowest value's. ### 2.6 — 2019-04-29 + More detailed control over individual sounds. Don't like the traffic sounds in a setup? Disable it. It's now possible. + Cross Fading between presets! Switch seamlessly between presets to let the storm pass by. + When activating or de-activating an individual sound within a preset it fades in our out. * Fixed Sky Brightness lowest value's. ## Apps similar to Hue Thunder for Philips Hue | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Firestorm for Hue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestorm-for-hue/id1156347961) | — | $2.99 | Entertainment | | [illumibot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumibot/id6470222013) | 4.0 (22) | Free | Entertainment | | [Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulator-wads/id1482707561) | 4.6 (12) | Free | Entertainment | | [SVS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svs/id1148462104) | 4.2 (95) | Free | Entertainment | | [Soundstorm for Hue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundstorm-for-hue/id1230217709) | 5.0 (2) | $2.99 | Entertainment | | [Thunderstorm for Hue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-for-hue/id1126491070) | — | $2.99 | Entertainment | ## More apps by iMakeStuff - [Horoscoop](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horoscoop/id317796290) - [Hue Disco](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-disco/id581258186) - [Hue Halloween for Philips Hue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-halloween-for-philips-hue/id730148796) - [Hue Christmas for Philips Hue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-christmas-for-philips-hue/id756904908) - [Hue Fireworks for Philips Hue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-fireworks-for-philips-hue/id767440066) - [Hue Sports for Philips hue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-sports-for-philips-hue/id881009351) All apps by iMakeStuff: https://appshunter.io/developer/317796293 ## Related topics [hueber interaktiv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hueber-interaktiv) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-13.*