App Profile: Hue Essentials
Android / Games / Puzzles
Hue Essentials
Installs:
Rating:
4.05
Total Reviews:
61
Top Countries:
DE, NL, DK
< $5k
/mo
< 5k
/mo
Reviews: What People Think About Hue Essentials
George WS
Rating: 5/5
Wow. I discovered today when I needed to change which lights my switches controlled that the official Philips Hue Bridge v1 app (which I still have on my phone for compatibility with my circular v1 bridge) could no longer configure the accessories (it would freeze then crash when trying to select them in settings). Since that app is no longer supported, and my switches would not control the right lights without me being able to configure them… I was just about resigned to having to buy a new v2 bridge. Besides the cost and waste of plastic, this felt sad because I don’t need the newer bridge’s features and *all my Hue hardware including the v1 bridge is working just fine*! The only issue is that the software used to change their settings broke—had I not needed to add a few new bulbs and configure the switches to control them, I could’ve kept using the same setup for a long time! I was about to give up and buy a new bridge for $60 when I came across this app, tried it out, and… wow. No issues pairing with my v1 bridge, and could easily make the changes I needed to make to my switches. (In fact it offers customizations that the official Hue app never did for these switches, like setting up to *10* different things a single button can do when pressed repeatedly.) Leaps and bounds better than official Hue apps ever have been. Thanks so much for building this. 🙏
Megela
Rating: 5/5
First, ignore anyone whining about needing to pay for this app to use your Hue bulbs. That’s not true and this app isn’t from Philips. Complain about shortcomings of the official app on the official app. That said, I’m a Hue user going back five years and two houses. When I moved I absolutely did not want to deal with the limitations of the official Hue app any longer, and tried several third-party apps. This was the best one of the bunch. Every bulb in my house is Hue, with a mix of bulb types (white, color, Edison) and though I did the setup in the Hue app, I use this one for everything that isn’t scheduled or on a Hue switch. When I went in to override my front porch light for Halloween, I noticed that the color adjustment is easier to get to, which I’m thrilled about.
BRUH 3ston
Rating: 5/5
Hue now requires you to update your firmware and create a mandatory cloud account to manage local IOT hardware in their app. Their app is truly terrible and hue is a worthless company for that predatory behavior. This app lets you decline the update and manage your devices that are IN YOUR HOME without having to talk to hue’s servers. As it should be.
About Hue Essentials
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.
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.
File size: 246089728
Launched countries: MZYEBHCYMTBJBFCGJOLAMLSNTZUGZW
Minimum OS version: 15.0
Release Date: 1584687600000
Published by Thomas Vos
Website url: https://www.hueessentials.com
Publisher country:
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