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Philips Hue

Philips Hue

Official Philips Hue app

115K ratings
8612 reviews
#192 in free Lifestyle
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 28, 2016
  • September 30, 2026

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Developer

Signify Netherlands B.V.
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Control and customize your smart lighting system from anywhere. Organize lights by room, create custom scenes, and automate your lighting to match your daily routine or enhance security. Sync lights with media for immersive experiences.

✓Organize lights into rooms and zones
✓Remote control from anywhere
✓Explore and create custom lighting scenes
✓Home security features with sensors
✓Automate lighting schedules
✓Sync lights with TV, music, and games
✓Voice control integration
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Philips Hue. Based on 115K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Lifestyle app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Reliable and stable
  • 💡Flexible lighting control
  • 👍Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 🎨Vibrant and customizable colors
  • 🔒Secure remote access

Negative things

  • 🐛Connectivity issues after updates
  • 🔀Confusing navigation and UI changes
  • ⏱️Slow performance and lag
  • 🤯Frustrating loss of key features
  • 🤖Incompatible with older devices
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What's New in Philips Hue

6.2.0

September 30, 2026

Various bug fixes and stability improvements

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Sync TV-app for LG (1 Month)

Sync Hue lights with the content on your TV

$2.991 Month
Price Updates
October 4, 2026→$2.99
August 3, 2026→$2.99
May 28, 2026→$2.99
May 27, 2026→$2.99
February 23, 2025→$2.99
January 16, 2025→$0.29
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This app dropped -13 positions in Lifestyle chart.

Last updated on October 12, 2026.

User reviews

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Here is your app store review. They’re Christmas lights. Why’s it so hard to find Christmas-coloured patterns?
jderpakjderpak

Great lighting

I’m a big fan of Hue. you can set it for anything you need it for in with the colors you can do some very decent ambiance in your house.
Novell JNovell J

Great product

Love it
gentle Judegentle Jude

So far so good

Works really well, can’t fault it. Really easy to turn light on and off. Pre-programmed light levels are great and the timer is very useful.
physiojimphysiojim

Ces articles sont excellents, je m’en sert a tous les jours depuis des années et je suis conquis.

Ça a mis de la magie dans ma maison!
Nick's MusiqueNick's Musique
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Lights not responding to app commands

Bug

Scenes and automations not working as expected

Bug

Frequent app crashes and freezes

Bug

Inability to log in or sync with account

Bug

Erratic behavior after software updates

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to control lights individually in a room

Feature

More dynamic and customizable lighting scenes

Feature

Seamless integration between multiple Hue bridges

Feature

Improved automation and scheduling options

Feature

Restore removed timer and widget functionality

Feature

FAQ

What does the Philips Hue app do?

The Philips Hue app is the official application for managing your Philips Hue smart lights and accessories. It allows you to organize your lights into rooms, control them remotely, create custom lighting scenes, and automate your lighting for various purposes like waking up or enhancing security.

What are the key features of the Philips Hue app?

Key features include organizing lights by rooms or zones, remote control from anywhere with an internet connection, a scene gallery with pre-designed moods and the ability to create your own, home security features with sensor alerts, automated lighting schedules, syncing lights with media like TV and music, and voice control integration with popular assistants.

Is the Philips Hue app free to use?

The Philips Hue app itself is free to download and use. However, some advanced features, such as syncing lights with TV or games using the HDMI sync box, may require additional hardware purchases or in-app purchases.

What are some common use cases for the Philips Hue app?

Common use cases include setting the perfect mood for any occasion with custom scenes, automating lights to gently wake you up or greet you when you arrive home, enhancing home security with motion-triggered alerts and alarms, and creating immersive entertainment experiences by syncing lights with movies, music, or games.

Do I need a Philips Hue Bridge to use all features?

Yes, some features within the Philips Hue app require a Philips Hue Bridge to function. This includes advanced control and automation capabilities, as well as certain security features.