5.14.1
2024-04-08
• Woo-hoo, we've got widgets! Control your lights right from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Today View — just tap and hold, tap the plus (+) icon, and search "Hue."
• Friends of Hue switches got smarter: You can now use Time-based light, Scene cycle mode, the Natural light scene, and more.
• Save scene changes with a tap. Instead of tapping the pencil icon to edit, you can now simply adjust any light from the Room or Zone — and then edit the entire scene in which it's active. Tap Save in the top left to save as a new scene or save the changes to your original scene.
5.14.0
2024-04-02
- Woo-hoo, we’ve got widgets! Control your lights right from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Today View — just tap and hold, tap the plus (+) icon, and search “Hue."
- Friends of Hue switches got smarter: You can now use Time-based light, Scene cycle mode, the Natural light scene, and more.
- Save scene changes with a tap. Instead of tapping the pencil icon to edit, you can now simply adjust any light from the Room or Zone — and then edit the entire scene in which it’s active. Tap Save in the top left to save as a new scene or save the changes to your original scene.
5.13.0
2024-03-19
- Tap switches just got smarter! You'll now get access to Time-based light, Scene cycle mode, the Natural light scene, turning lights on/off, and more.
- There are now even more scenes in the energy-saving category of the scene gallery.
- Don’t miss out on Prism! This effect cycles your lights through the colors of the rainbow for an awe-inspiring effect. In the app, tap a color light’s card and tap the effects icon to try it out.
5.12.0
2024-03-06
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
5.11.0
2024-02-26
Added support for the Dymera wall light. Made to be used indoors or outside with two individually controllable lights that shine both up and down, it also brings with it a unique method of control. Tap on its light card, and you’ll see it split in two, letting you control both of its lights individually (or together!).
5.10.0
2024-02-08
- Philips Hue Secure: You can now disable notifications — but keep recording events to the timeline — when your system is armed.
- Valentine’s Day scenes: Want to...set the mood? Browse the Romantic category, with scenes designed for date night. After Valentine's Day, you can still find them with the search function in the scene gallery.
5.4.0
2023-11-13
- You can now filter your timeline in the Security Center by date, device, or both.
- You can now tap a push notification from your Secure camera to go directly to the video clip in your timeline.
- Additional support for the Secure battery camera.
5.3.1
2023-11-06
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
5.2.2
2023-10-25
- Added support for Philips Hue Secure camera.
- Halloween scenes are back! Plus, some of them now feature effects for an extra-spooky feel.
5.2.1
2023-10-18
- Added support for Philips Hue Secure camera.
- Halloween scenes are back! Plus, some of them now feature effects for an extra-spooky feel.
5.2.0
2023-10-16
- Added support for Philips Hue Secure camera.
- Halloween scenes are back! Plus, some of them now feature effects for an extra-spooky feel.
5.1.0
2023-10-09
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
5.0.2
2023-09-22
New to Philips Hue: Secure! Home security is now in the palm of your hand. Check out the new Security Center on the Home tab to access these new features:
- Arm and disarm your home security system
- Receive push notifications when a motion sensor, Secure contact sensor, or Secure camera detects activity
- View a timeline of the events that occurred while your home security system was armed
- Trigger alarms that flash the lights or sound a siren on your Secure camera from the app
- Call local emergency services or a trusted contact of your choice with a tap in the app
Added support for the new Secure contact sensor
5.0.1
2023-09-14
New to Philips Hue: Secure! Home security is now in the palm of your hand. Check out the new Security Center on the Home tab to access these new features:
- Arm and disarm your home security system
- Receive push notifications when a motion sensor, Secure contact sensor, or Secure camera detects activity
- View a timeline of the events that occurred while your home security system was armed
- Trigger alarms that flash the lights or sound a siren on your Secure camera from the app
- Call local emergency services or a trusted contact of your choice with a tap in the app
Added support for the new Secure contact sensor
5.0.0
2023-09-11
New to Philips Hue: Secure! Home security is now in the palm of your hand. Check out the new Security Center on the Home tab to access these new features:
- Arm and disarm your home security system
- Receive push notifications when a motion sensor, Secure contact sensor, or Secure camera detects activity
- View a timeline of the events that occurred while your home security system was armed
- Trigger alarms that flash the lights or sound a siren on your Secure camera from the app
- Call local emergency services or a trusted contact of your choice with a tap in the app
Added support for the new Secure contact sensor
4.49.1
2023-08-27
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
4.49.0
2023-08-23
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
4.48.0
2023-08-08
- Your motion sensors just got smarter! They’ll now have up to 10 time slots for light behaviors, access to the Natural light scene, and even better performance.
- You can now edit your Natural Light scene to transition faster or slower between timeslots.
4.47.0
2023-07-26
Love syncing your lights with the content on your screen, but feel like one is just too bright? Use the new Brightness balancer to adjust the maximum brightness of each light in your Entertainment area to get the perfect syncing experience for you. Find it in Settings > Entertainment areas!
4.46.0
2023-07-11
You can now set the Natural light scene to automatically adjust to your local sunset time. To try it out, tap the pencil icon next to your Natural light scene, and then set Auto-adjust to Sunset.
4.44.0
2023-06-13
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
4.43.0
2023-06-01
You can now invite users to your Philips Hue Home with an invitation link. In your Philips Hue account, go to Manage members > Add new member to send a link.
4.42.0
2023-05-16
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
4.41.0
2023-05-02
The app now supports Siri shortcuts for the Hue sync box! Available for iOS version 16.4 and up.
4.40.0
2023-04-18
See the latest from Philips Hue!
Stay up to date with our latest and greatest in the new Latest products section of the Explore tab.
4.39.0
2023-04-04
As the weather starts to change, so does the Hue scene gallery! We've got 10 new scenes to help you usher in the changing of the seasons. Find them in the Pure, Cozy, and Dreamy categories.
4.38.0
2023-03-22
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
4.37.0
2023-03-07
You can now set up Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa voice commands for the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box in the Phillips Hue app.
4.36.0
2023-02-23
You can now choose to set your lights to the Natural light 24-hour scene in your Coming home and custom automations, as well as when you set up a timer.
4.30.0
2022-11-15
- Festavia string lights now offer the Sparkle effect and Scattered style to help you get the perfect look in your home for the holidays.
- The new Rest light recipe gives you just the right light for going to bed. Find it in the Defaults category of the Hue scene gallery.
4.29.0
2022-11-07
- Optimized the size of the app to make your updates download and install faster.
- Check out Wellbeing in See what Hue can do. Find it in the Explore tab.
- Find the right scene in the Hue scene gallery! The new search function lets you search by color, default dynamic speed, name, or category.
- An easier sign-in experience! Sign in to your Hue account on multiple devices without needing to push the button on your Hue Bridge. This feature will roll out to users gradually in the coming weeks.
- And...did you know that if you make a Hue account, you can control your lights from anywhere in the world?
- Fixed an issue when sharing scenes via iMessage.
4.27.0
2022-10-04
Test out the Tap dial switch right in the Hue app! Go to the Explore tab and tap on Demo mode to try.
4.26.0
2022-09-20
Check out the new Mimic presence automation! This automation turns your lights on and off at times you’d generally use them in the selected Rooms. It’s some extra peace of mind while you’re away from home. Find it in the Automations tab.
4.25.1
2022-09-13
- Added support for the Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip for PC
- Introducing auto-play! Automatically make a scene play dynamically every time you set it — just tap the pencil icon next to an active scene card to enable it.
4.25.0
2022-09-06
- Added support for the Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip for PC
- Introducing auto-play! Automatically make a scene play dynamically every time you set it — just tap the pencil icon next to an active scene card to enable it.
4.24.0
2022-08-23
- You can now customize your Tap dial switch even more: set each of the buttons to trigger a specific scene depending on the time of the day.
- Share your favorite scenes with friends and family! On the scene card, tap the three dots (…) icon, and then tap Share.
- Have more than one Home? Switch between them even faster by long pressing the Home tab.
4.23.0
2022-08-09
- Added four new richly colored scenes to the Luxurious category in the Hue scene gallery
- Added five scenes to the new Sunrise category of the Hue scene gallery
- You can now copy scenes to other Rooms or Zones — just tap the three dots icon (…) and choose Copy to...
- Scene search is back! We had a little hiccup and had to remove it, but it’s now enabled again and ready to use
4.22.1
2022-07-22
Bug fixes and performance improvements
4.22.0
2022-07-15
- Create a new type of Entertainment area for PC gaming setups. Prep your battle stations!
- You can now search the Hue scene gallery by name or category.
4.21.0
2022-06-28
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.20.1
2022-06-21
- Wake up to the colors of the morning sun! You can now choose to set the Sunrise wake-up style in a Wake up automation. This setting was made specially for gradient products, but it works on all White ambiance or White and color ambiance lights.
- You can now adjust how bright your lights are at the end of a Wake up automation.
- Added support for the all-new Tap dial switch, which lets you set scenes in up to four Rooms or Zones.
- Improved the accessories dashboard to make it faster and more reliable.
- Tap the four cards in the See what Hue can do section of the Explore tab to learn more about how you can use Philips Hue.
4.20.0
2022-06-21
- Wake up to the colors of the morning sun! You can now choose to set the Sunrise wake-up style in a Wake up automation. This setting was made specially for gradient products, but it works on all White ambiance or White and color ambiance lights.
- You can now adjust how bright your lights are at the end of a Wake up automation.
- Added support for the all-new Tap dial switch, which lets you set scenes in up to four Rooms or Zones.
- Improved the accessories dashboard to make it faster and more reliable.
- Tap the four cards in the See what Hue can do section of the Explore tab to learn more about how you can use Philips Hue.
4.18.0
2022-05-30
Bug fixes and stability improvements
4.17.0
2022-05-09
- Added 7 colorful scenes to the Party Vibes and Refreshing categories in the Hue scene gallery
- Added demo mode in the Explore tab to let you virtually experience (and play with!) the full suite of smart lighting features
4.16.1
2022-04-15
Bug fixes and performance improvements
4.16.0
2022-04-12
Bug fixes and performance improvements
4.15.0
2022-03-30
Bug fixes and performance improvements
4.14.0
2022-03-15
- Improved the setup process for Amazon Alexa and Google Home for users with a Hue Bridge
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
4.13.0
2022-02-24
• New Philips Hue users can now use the Hue app to control their Bluetooth setup. If you already use the Hue Bluetooth app, keep using it for now — you'll be prompted to move to this app in a future app update.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.
4.12.0
2022-02-09
- Mimic the natural world with all-new effects! Use Candle for a soft, gentle glow or Fireplace for dancing flames. Compatible with newer-generation lights. Open a light in the app — you'll see the effects icon if it's compatible with effects.
- We’ve added 6 new scenes to the new Romantic category in the Hue scene gallery — just in time for Valentine’s Day!
4.11.0
2022-01-27
We’ve got two new scene categories for you to explore:
- Futuristic: Get an otherworldly look with scenes that flood your space with rich, saturated colors.
- Lush: Vibrant, lively and bright. These scenes look great outside, but you can use them anywhere you like.
4.10.0
2021-12-20
- Get ready for the holidays with 7 new holiday-themed light scenes. Find them in the Hue scene gallery!
- The new Style setting in the Sync tab makes your Philips Hue + Spotify even more customizable. Choose Classic or the new Pulse option, which offers a totally different sync experience.
- The redesigned Explore tab helps you get even more out of your smart lighting system.
4.7.0
2021-10-19
We have some exciting new features! To get the most out of these features, make sure that all your lights are updated to the latest software:
- The deep music integration with Spotify is now out of the early-access stage and available for everyone! Tap on the sync tab in the app to get started.
- We’ve enabled dynamic transitions for all color scenes, whether they’re chosen from the Hue scene gallery, customized by you, or created from a photo. Set a scene, and then tap the play button on the scene card to let your lights slowly transition through the scene’s colors. The speed of the transitions will be subtle, but speed control will come in a future update.
- You can now select individual lights when creating an automation in the Automations tab, letting you use your lights with more flexibility than ever. Note that when you select individual lights, you can only set the default light recipes.
- Various bug fixes and stability improvements
4.6.0
2021-10-06
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
4.5.0
2021-09-21
Customize your gradient lights the way you like! This update gives you complete control over your gradient lights:
• Gradient lights now have three distinct icons on the color wheel, each corresponding to a different section of the light. Drag each icon to create new combinations of color.
• In an Entertainment area, position your gradient lights not only by height and location but the way they’re directed at the TV.
3.45
2020-12-16
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
3.44.1
2020-11-23
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
3.44
2020-11-10
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
3.43
2020-09-21
This update features support for our new Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip.
3.42.0
2020-09-03
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
3.41.0
2020-07-27
- This update features support for our new products including our new Hue Centris, 1600-lumen Hue White bulb, updated Hue Lightstrip, and updated Hue Bloom.
- You can now create a Hue account using your Apple ID. Simply tap the “Sign in with Apple” button to set up out of home control in the settings tab.
- We’ve also fixed some bugs and improved stability of the app.
3.40.0
2020-06-25
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
3.39.1
2020-05-29
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
3.39
2020-05-28
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
3.38
2020-05-04
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
3.37
2020-04-06
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
3.36
2020-02-27
- On popular request, the motion sensor enable/disable toggle is directly accessible from the "Accessory setup" list again.
- Added language support for Russian.
3.35
2020-01-23
This update brings some bug fixes and upgrades:
- Fixed an issue where the name of a Hue smart plug was not correctly synced to HomeKit.
- Fixed an issue where a Hue Bridge v2 was seen as a Hue Bridge v1.
- Reduced app size.
3.34
2020-01-07
- Use Zones with Philips Hue accessories! Control Zones created in the Hue app with a Dimmer switch, Smart button, Motion sensor, and more.
- Wondering if the batteries in your accessories are low? Check the accessory overview in the Hue app, which will tell you if the battery in your Philips Hue accessory needs to be replaced soon.
- You can now turn your lights off and on with a single button press on your Tap switch by configuring button 1 to toggle the lights.
3.33
2019-11-14
- Improved syncing to HomeKit when making changes in the Hue app.
- Fixed a HomeKit issue that names in Home app do not correspond to names in Hue app.
- Fixed a HomeKit issue that saving a scene to HomeKit causes the error "value is higher than the maximum".
- Added language support for Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish.
3.32
2019-10-31
- The Philips Hue app now always keeps you up to date. If you'd like to update your preferences, visit Settings > Advanced > Messaging preferences in the Hue app.
- You can now decide what your lights will do when you stop syncing with entertainment. Configure via Settings > Entertainment areas.
3.30
2019-10-07
Want to personalize your Philips Hue Motion sensor even more? Now, you can set your lights to return to their previous state when no motion is detected, as well as configure separate day and night settings.
3.29
2019-09-19
This release features support for iOS 13.
3.28.0
2019-09-06
This update features support for our new products including our new Hue Filament bulbs, Hue Smart button, and Hue Smart plug. We’ve also fixed some bugs and improved stability of the app.
3.27.0
2019-08-15
We have upgraded the entertainment experience! In the entertainment area setup you are now able to adjust the height of your lights. Simply tap the light to indicate its heights. Test it now in Hue Sync 1.3!
3.26.0
2019-08-01
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
3.25.0
2019-07-22
This release includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
3.24.0
2019-07-08
This release includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.23.0
2019-06-26
- This update includes another step in giving you more flexibility with Zones by making them available in Widgets. Now you can trigger a single scene in a Zone. A Zone can have unlimited Rooms or a group of lights in a Room.
- You can now select the icon of your Hue lights to match the type of your fixtures. This will help you to conveniently recognize your lights. Check it out in Settings -> Light setup.
- We improved the security of your Hue system. We invite you to log in again so you can continue enjoying Out of Home control.
3.22.0
2019-06-11
This update includes our next step in creating more flexibility with Zones by making them available for selection in Routines. Perfect for those Routines that use more than 4 Rooms or when you want to trigger a single Scene across multiple Rooms.
3.21.0
2019-05-21
This release includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.20.1
2019-05-11
We are excited to introduce Zones! This release gives you full flexibility and convenience to control any grouping of lights next to your existing rooms using the Hue app. Check it out in settings -> Rooms & Zones.
3.20.0
2019-05-09
We are excited to introduce Zones! This release gives you full flexibility and convenience to control any grouping of lights next to your existing rooms using the Hue app. Check it out in settings -> Rooms & Zones.
3.19.0
2019-04-29
This release includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.18.0
2019-04-10
This release includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.17.0
2019-03-28
This release addresses an issue where users were unable to setup out of home control for the Philips Hue app. You will need to update to this app version to keep your out of home control connection working.
This update also includes automatic updates for your Hue Bridge, Lights & Accessories, to ensure that your Hue system works optimally including the latest security improvements. Choose your preferred auto-update time via Settings > Software Update > Automatic update.
3.16.0
2019-03-14
- Introducing home-level support for Friends of Hue switches. You can choose up to 3 rooms, or control your entire home using home-level scenes.
- This release includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.15.0
2019-02-28
This release includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.14.0
2019-02-14
- We are happy to announce that you can now configure the power-on behavior to your preferred color and brightness. Go to settings -> Power-on behavior to configure. Try now and let us know how you like it!
- Added on/off switch and brightness slider to the color picker screen for individual lights.
- This release includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.13.0
2019-01-31
- Now you can configure the new Outdoor sensor in the Hue app. Get a warm welcome in these cold, dark winter days. Or...scare away anyone trespassing. Feel safe and secure in and around your home!
- This release includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.12.0
2019-01-17
This release includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.11.0
2018-12-13
- Out now, the long awaited option for your lights to return to their previous state when you experience a power loss. Go to "Power-on behavior" settings to configure. Let us know what you think!
3.10.0
2018-12-03
- This release includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.9.0
2018-11-08
- Friend of Hue switches support. Smart, battery-free and fully configurable via the Hue app.
- New Indicator on settings icon to inform you when your app drops connection.
- Improved iPad support with Split View and Slide Over.
- This release also includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.8.0
2018-10-22
This release includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.7.0
2018-10-11
This release includes various stability and performance improvements.
3.6.0
2018-10-03
Siri Shortcuts support
We are excited to introduce Siri Shortcuts for Hue. Siri now learns when you are using your favorite scenes and suggests them for quick activation right on your lock screen, Siri search or Siri watch-face. You can also record personal phrases to activate your favorite scenes and include them as actions in the Apple Shortcuts app. Please note this feature is only supported for iOS 12 devices connected to Hue bridge v2 (square shaped).
Let’s keep talking
We can now keep you up to date on latest products and features in the app. Go to advanced settings to configure the types of messages you would like to receive.
Others
And of course this release also includes various other stability and performance improvements.
3.4.0
2018-08-23
- To ensure you can keep enjoying Philips Hue, this release also fixes various bugs and improves stability.
3.3.0
2018-08-09
- We’ve made it easier to use Hue Labs in the app, you now no longer need a separate sign-in when accessing Labs from inside the Hue app.
- To ensure you can keep enjoying Philips Hue, this release also fixes various bugs and improves stability.
3.2.0
2018-07-30
- Check out the “what’s new” section to find out more about our new Alexa support for Hue Labs Formulas.
- Restyled the room icons.
- Fixed a bug where, in some conditions, a wrong time zone is set after opening the app in a different time zone. Please verify your time zone by tapping Settings -> Hue Bridges -> (i) > Time zone.
- To ensure you can keep enjoying Philips Hue, this release also fixes various bugs and improves stability.