# HueOn - keep it simple!

> Simple Philips Hue light control for easy on/off and color selection. (iPhone/iPad app by Manuel Pedrazzoli.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hueon-keep-it-simple/id861349762 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Manuel Pedrazzoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/559472506)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hueon-keep-it-simple/id861349762/reviews.md

## What is HueOn?

Step 1: Open the App
Step 2: There is no step two!

Ever wanted to switch on your Philipps Hue lights the easy way? HueOn finds all the Hue lightbulbs in your network and switches them on. Easy, fast and reliable. 
Just open the app and let the magic happen. 

A fine selection of colors will help you to select the hue of your lightbulbs just the right way. Switching on philips hue lightbulbs has never been easier. 

Reviews:

"Such a obvious feature finally available! Thank you!" 

"Even my kids can use Philips Hue now" 

"That app is changed the way i use my Hue lightbulbs"

## Key features

- Automatic Hue light detection
- One-tap light activation
- Color selection for lights
- Simple and fast interface
- Reliable performance

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hueon-keep-it-simple/id861349762/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App does not work as intended

*2017-05-12, version 3.1*

I was hoping to install this on my sons iPad mini so he could turn his bedroom lights on just by opening the app and off again by opening the the Hueoff app.
I cannot deselect all the other lights in the house when I do they just reselect themselves resulting in the whole house lighting up. Then when you open the off app nothing happens unless you press the off button which you could just do from this app.
All in all a waste of money unless you want a simple app to control all the lights in your house at the same time.

### 3/5 — Neat app, needs more flexibility

*2015-12-06*

It's a great app for quickly turning on your hue lights. No muss, no fuss open the app and boom ALL your hue lights turn on. Fine and dandy, but it would be really nice if you could individually toggle the auto on feature for each light in your house so that if you have a sub set of lights that you rarely use you don't have to go and turn those off manually in a different app after turning on the lights I really wanted on

### 5/5 — Nice, simple app but lacks a few more extra functions for price

*2014-12-26*

Apps turn lights on/off as described perfectly but unfortunately the name doesn't work with Siri very well.
I speak clear English but Siri struggles to comprehend Hueon or Hueoff without referring to a search engine or a list of apps. Hopefully the developers can do a work around (name change?!) so Siri and especially Apple's new 'Hey Siri' functionality work better as they have the first voice activated Hue app that I've found- and out before HomeKit!

### 3/5 — Ok

*2014-09-20, version 1.4.5*

It works; it's a shame that there's no way to choose which lights turn on, and you can only pick from a short list of presets, which are not especially attractively designed.

## Frequently asked questions about HueOn

### What is HueOn?

HueOn is a utility application designed to simplify the control of Philips Hue lights. It allows users to easily turn their lights on and select specific colors directly from their mobile device.

### How does HueOn work?

HueOn automatically detects all Philips Hue lightbulbs connected to your local network. Once found, you can switch them on and choose from a selection of colors through its user-friendly interface.

### Is HueOn free to use?

No, HueOn is a paid application. It is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

### Does HueOn have ads?

No, HueOn does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users.

### What devices is HueOn compatible with?

HueOn is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires iOS 4.0 or later.

### How often is HueOn updated?

HueOn was last updated on March 4, 2024, with version 3.7. This indicates active development and maintenance by the developer.

### What is the age rating for HueOn?

HueOn has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and adults alike. This rating suggests content is appropriate for a broad audience.

### What do users like about HueOn?

User reviews highlight HueOn as an 'obvious feature finally available' and praise its simplicity, noting that 'even my kids can use Philips Hue now'. Users appreciate how it has 'changed the way I use my Hue lightbulbs'.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7 — 2024-03-04

Under-the-Hood Enhancements: We've been tinkering away to ensure our app runs seamlessly on iOS 17.4.

### 3.6 — 2021-01-31

Thank you for all the feedback.
The following issues where fixed with this release: 
- Support for more iOS devices
- Fixed an issue where the App couldn't connect to the Hue bridge

### 3.5 — 2017-12-12

- iPhoneX compatibility
- Swift3 compatibility

### 3.1 — 2017-02-21

- minor bugfixes, thank you for your feedback

### 3.0 — 2016-10-27

- single lights can now be switched
- much faster switching
- compatibility with latest firmware

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## More apps by Manuel Pedrazzoli

- [RisikoShuffle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risikoshuffle/id559472503)
- [HueOff](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hueoff/id861374286)
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- [HueSunrise](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huesunrise/id951485944)
- [Remote for Hue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-hue/id1046385082)

All apps by Manuel Pedrazzoli: https://appshunter.io/developer/559472506

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