Hue Essentials

Imagine unlimited possibilities in your smart home. Set scenes and quick effects to match your mood, making every moment unique. Experience Dance Sensation in your entertainment area with Philips Hue Entertainment, where lights dance to the rhythm. Enjoy a more colorful ambiance on your IKEA TRADFRI gateway. Feel more in control with schedules and automation from sunrise to sunset. Widgets, Shortcuts, Quick settings, and Wear OS help you get the most out of your smart lights. Control multiple bridges simultaneously without switching between them. Supported Devices: Philips Hue bridge Philips Hue Bluetooth lights IKEA TRÅDFRI gateway 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 place a light in several groups. Add widgets for temperature sensors, easy control of lights, setting color and brightness without opening the app. Add shortcuts to your home screen for quick access to your room. Control your lights through an optional notification in the notification panel. Control your lights from your smartwatch. Switch on your lights right from your watch face. Create complications & shortcuts for quick access. 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, making it easy for you and your family. Advanced Features Automation allows you greater control of your smart home. Turn on your lights when the door opens. Adjust your ventilation when humidity gets too high. Open or close blinds and curtains based on temperature or sunshine. Configure endless automation possibilities through the Tasker plugin. Make it look like you’re 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. Want it all? Enjoy fast, ad-free performance. Purchase the premium version to unlock full content.

How to Play Install and Open the App Download and install the app, then open it to connect your smart home devices. Set Scenes and Automation Create automated scenes based on your daily routine, letting your lights change with time and events. Create Groups and Shortcuts Organize your lights by creating room groups and setting up shortcuts for quick access anytime, anywhere. Explore Advanced Features Use Touchlink search, Tasker plugins, and the API debugger to explore more advanced functionalities.