Best Hue TV alternatives: apps like Hue TV

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated November 2026

Hue TV is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Hue TV

hueDynamic for Philips Hue#1

hueDynamic for Philips Hue by Darrell Rose

Literally everything for Hue!
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.6😊(846 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your Philips Hue lighting system with dynamic scenes, sound synchronization, and advanced control. Create custom ambiences from photos, program smart buttons, and enjoy immersive experiences for movies and parties. Features include power outage detection and compatibility with various Hue light types.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Great app for Hue lights
  • πŸ‘ Lots of free ambiences
  • πŸ’‘ One-time purchase model
  • πŸ‘ Covers wide range of features
  • πŸ‘ Good interface and user experience
  • πŸ‘ Helpful developer support

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Occasional crashes and disconnections
  • πŸ”’ Unclear free vs. paid features
  • πŸ‘Ž Unintuitive user interface
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't work well outside UK
  • πŸ‘Ž Slow and unresponsive at times
  • πŸ‘Ž Annoying ambient sounds
all 4 hue   (for Philips Hue)#2

all 4 hue (for Philips Hue) by Rene Wahl

Powerful app for Philips hue
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
3.8😐(58 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers comprehensive control and automation for Philips Hue smart lighting systems. It allows direct control of lights and rooms, and enables advanced automation through timers, alarms, and rules with various Hue devices and sensors. A free version is available with optional one-time in-app purchases for expanded functionality.

What We Love

  • πŸ’‘ Bridge backup critical feature
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸš€ Works perfectly
  • πŸ’‘ Advanced rule making
  • πŸ’‘ Deep customization
  • πŸ’‘ Set fade time for scenes
  • πŸ’‘ Endless possibilities
  • πŸ’‘ Powerful automation
  • πŸ’‘ Locally run IFTTT interface
  • πŸ’‘ Best of the lot
  • πŸ’‘ Fading and power automation
  • πŸ’‘ Powerful rule-based automation
  • πŸ’‘ Auto off timer
  • πŸ’‘ Better than Hue app
  • πŸ’‘ Easiest to control lights
  • πŸ’‘ Best of Hue
  • πŸ’‘ Fun and functional
  • πŸ’‘ Manage and configure bridge
  • πŸ’‘ Sunrise and sunset scheduling

Room to Improve

  • 😞 No Bridge Pro support
  • 😞 App appears abandoned
  • 😞 Not updated for Hue Bridge Pro
  • 😞 Poor cousin to Android version
  • 😞 White color designation confusing
  • 😞 Missing remote control feature
  • 😞 Developers think white means off
  • 😞 Developers ignore emails
  • 😞 Unresponsive developer
  • 😞 Clunky and not intuitive
  • 😞 Nag pop-ups
  • 😞 Rules engine limited
  • 😞 Crashes on saving scenes
  • 😞 Poor voice-over control
  • 😞 Over sensitive slide bar for timers
OnSwitch for Philips Hue#3

OnSwitch for Philips Hue by Buzzhaus, LLC

#1 Rated Philips Hue App
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.7😐(9.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your smart lighting with dynamic scenes and effects. Create immersive experiences for holidays, parties, and relaxation with a user-friendly interface. Features include sunrise alarms, sunset timers, and creative color controls.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Simply the best
  • πŸš€ Fantastic app
  • πŸ‘ Great app
  • πŸ‘ Awesome app
  • πŸ‘ Excellent app
  • πŸ‘ Best app for Hue
  • πŸ‘ Brilliant app
  • πŸ‘ Creative and fresh
  • πŸ‘ Smooth Hue control
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Lots of options
  • πŸ‘ Great for daily use
  • πŸ‘ Useful modes
  • πŸ‘ Animated/color flowing modes

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ Subscription to control my lights
  • πŸ”’ No One-Time Purchase Option
  • πŸ› Doesn't work with LifX
  • πŸ› Disconnects from the hue bridge
  • πŸ› Unable to open after recent update
  • πŸ› Doesn't connect
  • πŸ› Glitches since update
  • πŸ”‹ Battery drain
  • πŸ”‹ Overheats Your Phone
  • πŸ”’ NFL GAME SYNC DECREASED AVAILABILITY
  • πŸ”’ VPN
  • πŸ”’ Doesn't support LIFX anymore

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iLightShow for Philips Hue
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Philips Hue
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LIFX
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Control your smart lights with a WiFi-enabled app. Automate wake-up schedules, create custom scenes for movie nights, and explore fun lighting effects. Personalize groups with illustrations or your own photos for a unique ambiance.

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