Hue Essentials vs JoinJoy

Imagine unlimited possibilities in your smart home. Set scenes and fast effects to your mood. Experience Dance Sensation in your entertainment area with Philips Hue Entertainment. Feel more in control with schedules and automation from sunrise to sunset. Control multiple bridges simultaneously without switching between them. Supported devices • Philips Hue bridge • Philips Hue Bluetooth lights • deCONZ (ConBee) • diyHue • LIFX Scenes & effects Create the perfect ambiance from your photos or the included photo library. Experience special animations like lava, fireplace, fireworks, or lightning. Wake up at sunrise and go to sleep at sunset with fading lights. Get into the party on the beats of your music. Sync your lights for a night of disco with strobe effects (updates 25 times/sec). Quick access Create rooms and groups to organize your lights. You can even put a light in several groups. Smart lights & controls The unique ‘Touchlink’ search allows you to find new (3rd party, Zigbee) lights. Use included wizards for easy setup of your devices. You can set scenes, actions, or even multiple scenes on a button to make your switch a real investment. Experience the right ambiance during different times of your day with your motion sensor. All of your creations are stored on the bridge. Easy for you and your family. Advanced Automation allows you to have greater control of your smart home. Turn on your lights when the door opens. Adjust your ventilation when the humidity gets too high. Open or close blinds and curtains based on temperature or sunshine. Make it look like you are at home using 'Away from Home' (out of home control). Communicate directly with your Hue bridge using the API debugger. View technical details of your Hue bridge and update its resources like lights and sensors. You want it all? Fast performance with ad-free experience. Purchase the premium version to unlock full content.

JoinJoy helps friends see what everyone is playing nearby and join the fun outside. Start an activity, choose how long you plan to play, share it with trusted friends, and let others join in. Whether it’s soccer in the park, cycling, volleyball, skating, playground time, a picnic, a walk, or your own custom activity, JoinJoy makes spontaneous outdoor plans easier. Friends can see active activities on a private map and react with simple preset replies like “Coming soon,” “Have fun,” or “Maybe later.” JoinJoy is built for real-world connection, not endless scrolling. It helps people move more, meet up faster, and bring more play into everyday life. For younger users, parents can use additional safety settings to manage friend connections, activity duration, location sharing, and custom activities.