# HueSunrise

> Smart light dawn simulator for natural waking. (iPhone/iPad app by Manuel Pedrazzoli.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huesunrise/id951485944 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Manuel Pedrazzoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/559472506)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2014-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huesunrise/id951485944/reviews.md

## What is HueSunrise?

HueSunrise is the dawn simulator you always wanted to have. The only natural way of waking up is light. The slow rise in brightness will release cortisol, so that by the time the light is at full brightness you will wake up. 

This app will set your Hue system to execute a very complex pattern of light transitions. The colors of your lights will transition from red to blue and finally to a very bright white. 

Reviews: 

"That app helped me to keep my job!"

"For 30 years I had troubles getting up in the morning. Thanks sunrise!"

"I live in Iceland. Thanks for bringing the Caribbean to my flat."

## Key features

- Natural light-based waking
- Gradual brightness increase
- Color transition sequences
- Hue smart light integration
- Cortisol release stimulation

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huesunrise/id951485944/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2017-01-10, version 3.0*

User Interface full of bugs and it does not even turn on at the right time.

### 1/5 — Non-functional

*2016-04-03, version 1.1*

Bought it based on what appeared to be reviews, but we're actually just part of the description. This app didn't find all of my Hue lights, can only set one alarm (you can repeat, but can't have different times on different days), and isn't able to select days properly. I set an alarm for Sunday and it changed it to Tuesday. This app is completely non-functional. I want my money back.

### 2/5 — Simple UI, but simply not functional

*2015-10-19, version 1.1*

Can only find one of my 10 hue lights. Makes it not terribly useful to wake up with. Developer, if you want logs, tweet at @thefederman. I'd love it if this app worked.

### 1/5 — Crash after crash, I want my money back

*2014-12-29, version 1.0*

Crash after crash, I want my money back, I can not even open the app

## Frequently asked questions about HueSunrise

### How does HueSunrise help me wake up?

HueSunrise simulates a natural sunrise by gradually increasing the brightness of your Hue lights. This slow rise in light helps release cortisol, preparing your body to wake up by the time the light reaches full brightness.

### What colors does HueSunrise use?

HueSunrise transitions your Hue lights through a complex pattern, starting with red, moving to blue, and finally reaching a very bright white light to mimic a natural dawn.

### Does HueSunrise work with all smart lights?

HueSunrise is specifically designed to set your Philips Hue system to execute its light transition patterns. It requires compatible Hue smart lights to function.

### What is the price of HueSunrise?

HueSunrise is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $2.99.

### How often is HueSunrise updated?

The latest version of HueSunrise is 3.7, and it was last updated on March 4, 2024. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What devices support HueSunrise?

HueSunrise is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### What is the age rating for HueSunrise?

HueSunrise has an age rating of 4+, meaning it is suitable for users of all ages and does not contain mature content.

### Does HueSunrise have ads?

No, HueSunrise is ad-free. As a paid application, it does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7 — 2024-03-04

- fixed issues with the start screen when the app is run the first time
- prepared for iOS 17.4

### 3.6 — 2021-02-01

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 — 2017-12-13

- iPhoneX compatibility
- Swift3 compatibility
- Bugfixes for setting of alarms

### 3.0 — 2016-11-01

- performance improvements
- full compatibility with new bridge firmware
- iOS 10 compatibility

### 1.1 — 2015-01-02

- bug fixed that caused the app to crash on some networks

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## More apps by Manuel Pedrazzoli

- [RisikoShuffle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risikoshuffle/id559472503)
- [HueOn - keep it simple!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hueon-keep-it-simple/id861349762)
- [HueOff](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hueoff/id861374286)
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- [Remote for Hue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-hue/id1046385082)

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

## Related topics

[huesunrise](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/huesunrise)

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