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OnSwitch for Philips Hue

OnSwitch for Philips Hue

#1 Rated Philips Hue App

9.6K ratings
653 reviews
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🌟 Lifestyle
Free
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Released
April 8, 2014
Updated
October 21, 2026

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Developer

Buzzhaus, LLC
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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.

✓Animated light scenes for holidays and parties
✓Live game-sync events for sports
✓Sunrise alarm and sunset sleep timer
✓Creative color control and discovery
✓Manage and control light groups
✓Hero lighting with cinematic flair
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What users say about OnSwitch for Philips Hue

Reviews of OnSwitch for Philips Hue are mixed: the Lifestyle app is rated 4.7/5 from 9.6K App Store ratings. What users like most: simply the best, fantastic app. Top complaints: subscription to control my lights, no One-Time Purchase Option. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

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

Negative things

  • 🔒Subscription to control my lights
  • 🔒No One-Time Purchase Option
  • 🐛Doesn't work with LifX
  • 🐛Disconnects from the hue bridge
  • 🐛Unable to open after recent update
  • 🐛Doesn't connect
  • 🐛Glitches since update
  • 🔋Battery drain
  • 🔋Overheats Your Phone
  • 🔒NFL GAME SYNC DECREASED AVAILABILITY
  • 🔒VPN
  • 🔒Doesn't support LIFX anymore
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What's New in OnSwitch for Philips Hue

4.1.34

October 21, 2026

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

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Events

Read more about Create Halloween Light Shows!
Event EndedSpecial Event

Create Halloween Light Shows!

This Halloween be THAT House.

Oct 10, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026

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Read more about Feel Every Goal
Event EndedLive Event

Feel Every Goal

Your Hue lights can bring every match to life!

Jun 13, 2026 — Jul 13, 2026

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Read more about The Finals + Your HUE Lights!
Event EndedLive Event

The Finals + Your HUE Lights!

Feel like you're there.

Jun 3, 2026 — Jun 20, 2026

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User reviews

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Family sharing

I paid for premium subscription with family sharing. This feature does not work. I reached out to their support and all I hear is crickets. Terrible customer service
AAshour227

Run in background still not working after your recent update

I love this app, but really don’t like when it stops operating on my phone locks. I am on iOS 27. 0.1.
Recent update said it would fix this issue, but it did not
Ccmadsen1

It pains me to say this…

BAD APP.. i have sent this developer several emails about his app not working, and not connecting to the hue bridge.. he said, ya, lots of people are reporting that.. but nothing is ever done.. or fixed…
Eekaterina_kurae

Siri Shortcuts not working

After the latest app update all my Siri Shortcuts stopped responding. iOS 26.7
TFTawni F

Just ok.

It would be nice if the scene would keep playing (even with timer set) without needing the app to be opened constantly. The hue scenes can do it but the hue app doesn’t have as many options as this one.
HHK2Chuck
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes on launch after update

Bug

Connectivity issues

Bug

Lights not responding correctly

Bug

Scenes not working as expected

Bug
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Requested Features

7 requests

Add support for LIFX bulbs

Feature

Allow customization of light groups

Feature

Add background mode/automation

Feature

Add Siri/HomeKit integration

Feature

Improve interface and organization

Feature

Add more scenes and effects

Feature

Reduce pricing of individual scenes

Feature

FAQ

What does OnSwitch for Philips Hue do?

OnSwitch is a companion app for Philips Hue smart lighting systems that creates immersive animated experiences. It offers a wide variety of light scenes for different occasions, from holidays and parties to nature scenes and creative lighting effects. The app connects to your Philips Hue Bridge to bring your lights to life with dynamic animations and sound.

What are the key features of OnSwitch?

Key features include over 300 animated light scenes for various themes like holidays, parties, and nature, live game-sync events for sports, a sunrise alarm to wake you gently, and a sunset sleep timer to help you wind down. It also offers creative color controls, the ability to manage light groups, and 'hero lighting' with cinematic flair.

How much does OnSwitch cost?

The app offers a free version with some content, and a premium subscription unlocks the entire content library, unlimited Siri Shortcuts, and access to exclusive live events. A 3-day free trial is available before the subscription begins. Pricing varies by country and is displayed in the app before purchase.

What are the compatibility requirements for OnSwitch?

To use OnSwitch, you will need a Philips Hue bridge and compatible light bulbs. The app requires iOS 10 or later to run. It is designed to work seamlessly with your existing Philips Hue setup and other Hue apps.

What are some common use cases for OnSwitch?

Common use cases include setting the mood for parties with disco lighting, creating a festive atmosphere during holidays, enhancing sports viewing with live game-sync events, waking up gently with a simulated sunrise, and relaxing with ambient nature scenes. It's also great for creative lighting setups and adding a unique touch to your home.