# Lights for Philips Hue — user reviews > 57 indexed App Store user reviews of Lights for Philips Hue by Renan Protector, rated 4.10/5 from 260 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-for-philips-hue/id1203424730/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-for-philips-hue/id1203424730.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 164 · 4★ 38 · 3★ 19 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 34 ## What do users think of Lights for Philips Hue? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 💡 Nice presets for ambiance - ✨ Can control many bulbs - 🌟 Good for basic scene switching **Cons** - 🐛 Does not connect to bridge - 💸 Overpriced for features - ⏳ Outdated and not working - ❌ No longer supported - 🚫 Poor value for money - 📉 Limited functionality - 🤔 Not user-friendly - 👎 Scam app **Commonly reported bugs** - Cannot detect Hue bridge - Stuck on loading screen - App does not load - App crashes - App does not stay open - Cannot connect to Wi-Fi - Does not support Bluetooth lights without bridge - Connection impossible with V2 bridge - Bridge V2 not found - Cannot find bridge on same network **Most requested features** - Add dynamic scenes (sunrise, alarm) - Add more effects (fireworks) - Allow changing scenes with music - Add widget for lock screen - Allow color wheel customization - Add Apple Watch app functionality - Add more scenes - Allow individual bulb dimming in scenes - Add sorting for groups - Add animation features ## Newest reviews (18 of 57) ### 1/5 — Please refund *2022-06-29, version 1.2.3* Tried to connect on three devices. None worked. Even did a full reset of my bridge, which sucked. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2021-10-30, version 1.2.3* I read a review talking about what a value this app is. For me, nothing. It just keeps looking for the hue bridge. I tap the hub so the hub can be found and nothing, again. No other app with hue seems to have this problem. Reading the other reviews I think it must be a good app, but nothing here. If it ever starts working, I’ll update my review. ### 1/5 — Paid for nothing *2021-07-23* Bought the app that does not recognise my bridge and therefore is useless - ripped off ### 1/5 — Does Not Work *2021-02-28, version 1.2.3* Never finds my bridge. Hasn’t been updated in 2 years (this review dated 2/28/2021). ### 1/5 — Does work *2021-01-29, version 1.2.3* I should’ve looked to see when this was last updated so shame on me. This guy has an update his app in over two years and no longer works and obviously has no intention of fixing it but yet they’re still charging for the app and I was ripped off. ### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht *2020-12-04* Verbindet nicht ! Finger weg! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t connect to my Phillips Hue bridge *2020-07-17, version 1.2.3* Unfortunately, I’m unable to use this app at all, so I can’t review it. It keeps telling me it can’t find my Phillips hue bridge, even though my other hue apps can connect with it with no problem. ### 1/5 — Funzt nicht *2020-05-29* Fast 7€ für die App und dann verbindet sich die App nicht mit der Bridge Echt super. ### 1/5 — App is Not Working! *2020-04-10* Be Careful: Scam! @appleteam: please delete this App from the Store, since it is not working! ### 1/5 — Does not work without a bridge. *2020-03-25, version 1.2.3* I’d like a refund as this does not support Bluetooth hue lights without a bridge & this fact was not stated in the specifications. ### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne pas et payant !!! *2020-01-20* L’application ne fonctionne pas avec un pont V2. La connexion est impossible entre le wifi et un iPhone XS Max. Une mise à jour est plus que nécessaire, ou un remboursement doit être réaliser !!! Merci ### 1/5 — Geht nicht *2020-01-04* Größter Schrott. Verbindet sich nicht mit der Hue Bridge... ### 1/5 — connection impossible *2019-12-30* le bridge v2 n’est pas trouvé alors que tout fonctionne avec d’autres applis j’attends un remboursement ou une mise à jour rapide !!! ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2019-12-30* Can't find the bridge on the same network wifi ### 1/5 — Waste *2019-11-16, version 1.2.3* Many free apps that are better ### 3/5 — Bis jetzt ganz gut. *2019-01-20* Die App wird sehr schön beschrieben und hat auch schon einige gute Bewertungen bekommen. Leider kann sie mit anderen Apps nicht mithalten. Es fehlen besonders Effekte wie Feuerwerk oder sonstiges. Auch währen wechselnde Szenen oder hinterlegte Musik ein Highlight, mit der diese Bewertung auf jeden Fall 5 Sterne bekommen würde. Wenn sich hier etwas ändert. Gibts auch jeden Fall 5 Sterne! **Developer response:** Hallo, es tut mir leid, wenn die App nicht Ihren Erwartungen entsprach. Ich weiß, dass es viele andere Apps mit Animationen und Optionen gibt, aber nach einiger Zeit wird es langweilig und verwirrt. Die Leuchten für iOS und Apple Watch bieten mehr als 40 Szenen, manuell und individuell für jede Lichtart gestaltet, sodass Sie eine echte Lichtstimmung erhalten. Wenn Sie eine Rückerstattung wünschen, kann ich Sie bei der Erstattung unterstützen. Senden Sie mir einfach eine E-Mail an huelights@protector.com.br. Bester Renan Protector ### 1/5 — Does not work *2018-05-10, version 1.2.1* Downloaded several times app won’t stay open😔can I get a refund? ### 1/5 — Not sure what I’m paying for *2018-04-23, version 1.2* $6 for things that all of the other apps do. No widget for use from the lock screen, and no ability to play with a color wheel to make your own ambience. Hopefully able to get a refund until the developer is able to accommodate these needs ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne pas *2025-11-23* Impossible de détecter mon pont hue bien que sur le même réseau wifi ### 1/5 — I want my money back! *2025-04-13, version 1.2.3* this app is extremely outdated and no longer works, do not buy! ### 1/5 — Rip-off *2025-03-30, version 1.2.3* Total rip-off, no longer works, should not be on the App Store ### 1/5 — Won’t load *2024-10-20, version 1.2.3* Stuck on the loading screen forever. Tried all troubleshooting. Should’ve just spent the money on Taco Bell :( ### 1/5 — doesnt connect *2024-10-05, version 1.2.3* doesnt connect to bridge ### 1/5 — Terrible *2024-10-05, version 1.2.3* This app is terrible every since I’ve had it it never loads. It only said that is weak or looking for Wi-Fi so a piece of junk. ### 1/5 — Dont connect to wifi’s *2024-07-12, version 1.2.3* Will ask refund ### 1/5 — I can’t get the app to find my bridge *2022-09-14, version 1.2.3* I connected my phone to the same network that my bridge is connected to and the app won’t recognize my bridge. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2022-07-24, version 1.2.3* For whatever the reason, this app can’t find my bridge. I tried standing next to bridge and my scync but it always come back with no bridge found on network. I paid $6 for this app. How do I get my money back? ### 1/5 — Keine Verbindung zur Bridge - Lösung? *2022-07-17* Kein Support in der App ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Nun ist alles wieder gut *2018-05-20* Auf iPhoneX in der letzten Version wieder lauffähig! **Developer response:** Hello @ cluster21. I'm so sorry for the issue you're experiencing. There's a problem with the last update and I've already sent a new update to the App Store. I'm waiting for the Apple Review team to approve it. Please contact me directly on huelights@protector.com.br so I can send you instructions for an workaround while the app is not approved. UPDATE: App was approved and the issue is now fixed. I'm so sorry for the issue you've experienced. ### 5/5 — Fixed *2018-05-11, version 1.2.2* Latest update fixed the crash issue. Thank you. Love this app! ### 5/5 — AWSOME product *2018-01-22, version 1.2* Love this app and product..... it can do ANY color you can dream of and is controlled by my iPad and iPhone .... could not be happier! ### 5/5 — All fixed *2018-01-11, version 1.2* Found a solution to my problem right in front of my face, my bad, all is ok ! ### 5/5 — A tremendous value *2017-07-05, version 1.1.3* To those who say this is overpriced, please understand $6.00 (less then you spend in a run to Taco Bell) is not at all a lot to ask for quality work. The free hue apps out there will charge 3.99 PER CATEGORY, and when you have over 10 categories - do the math. This app is well designed, and clearly the developer is actively involved in its development based on his/her activity in the comments and the periodic updates. Great app I highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Great presets for my lamps *2017-06-28, version 1.1.3* Love the nature and cities presets. This app is a nice way to impress your friends with great ambience ligh ### 5/5 — Nothing special *2017-06-14, version 1.1.3* Not worth the money ### 5/5 — Great and very easy to use *2017-06-13, version 1.1.3* Works straight out of the box. Good explanations on setting up the house. ### 5/5 — Best app for many bulbs *2017-05-24, version 1.1.3* I have 20 Philips Hue bulbs and this app works great with them. It sets a different color for each one, so the ambience lighting is always very close to the one I've setup on the app. Awesome! ### 5/5 — New User *2017-05-10, version 1.1.2* This is by far the best way I have found to manage all my different Hue lights at the same time. It is as easy and intuitive to use as I think it should be! --- *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 2026-08-27.*