App Detail » iConnectHue for Philips Hue

Published by: Stefan Gohler

+ Universal & Apple Watch App - Designed for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

Price: $4.99
Current Version: 5.0.6
Released: April 29, 2013

What's New

5.0.6:
• Halloween animations are back!
• Solved that scenes could not be used in groups (but rooms, zones)
• Added workaround for issue introduced by the latest Bridge firmware (API 1.60) that prevented any scenes to be created
• Solved problem on watch app that hindered groups to be opened on watchOS 10
• Updates for iOS 17

So this is happening... iConnectHue aged 10! Thank you for being with us, even if you haven't been around through all the time!

We've condensed our many news to these main topics:

10 year special

This is a special number - and we've decided to make it a special update. We've given iConnectHue a design overhaul, complete with skinning support and a new skin - we call it "Neon" - several visual updates - and a lot more!

Additionally, this is the first time the app is available in both French and Danish - bienvenue & velkommen!

Group tabular list

Due to feedback we've added a tabular view to the home view. On the iPhone, simply select the menu (...), when you're in group overview, then select the tabular view. On the iPad, the tabular view is available as a sidebar for quick access & quick jump. There, simply press the sidebar button left to the menu to show/hide it.
(2023 upgrade or Membership)

2023 Upgrade
The 2023 upgrade - included for all members - introduces several changes. Amongst the most notable:

Animations and Magic Scenes (latter on timers and switches) in Zones and Rooms can now use gradient lights*
The app can detect the active scene in many cases in Rooms and Zones*
Swipe down on a light on the home view to turn it off

*Also requires 2021 upgrade, since gradient support required; You may need to clean up unused animations via the bridge settings before in order for it to work for recently used animations
(2023 upgrade or Membership)

Membership improvements

Select your Animation transition type - normal, progressive (also backwards), random
Monochromatic gradient mode - use the same color with its saturation
Discotainment sparkle color also available for Basic members
More AI scenes per day - 15 for Basic, 25 for Pro

(for all members)

Light startup Mode Wizard

The brand new Pro light startup mode wizard makes your life easier! It allows you to set the startup mode (after power interruption) for multiple lights in batch mode, and to define in which mode newly added lights should be automatically configured with.
Note that for the latter to work, you'll need to always search lights within iConnectHue!
(Available for all Pro members)

Single shot timers

Single shot timers for lights and groups allow you to create a timer that is only started once - either today (if later than current time), or tomorrow (if earlier). It currently is only available without conditions like presence or group-on state. Simply switch the "repeats" button to off in the editor to enable it. Timers will delete themselves after they activated.
(Available w/ 2023 upgrade or Membership)

Other changes

These are other notable changes, and they're for free:

The bridge page has been completely reworked for better overview and easier access
Your devices now have a nice little icon for battery, brightness and temperature (if available)
Skinning support - choose between our brand new "Neon" and the known "Classic" theme under Settings->Skin

Special thanks
A special thanks to everyone who has supported us over the years - through purchases, memberships, positive reviews, reporting issues and requesting features. You are the reason we can do this!
We would also thank our translators. For Danish it is Bernth Eriksen, for French they are Samuel Vincent, Fabrice Dubois and Daniel Rondreux.
This is new to us - supporting languages we don't speak. If you spot any issues, please let us know!

If you run into any issues, don’t hesitate, contact us from within the app. You will surely get support! Need a quick check for a question? We also have an elaborate FAQ: https://iconnecthue.com/f-a-q/

App Description

Discover a whole new world of lighting with iConnectHue, the ultimate Philips Hue app. Transform your lighting experience with our smart timers, customizable switches, and intuitive sleep timers, allowing you to adapt your Hue lights effortlessly for every occasion.

Whether you yearn for a soothing ambiance or a lively party atmosphere with our optional Discotainment, iConnectHue has you covered. Immerse yourself in striking calibrated colors, captivating gradients, and enchanting Magic Scenes, perfect for any mood.

Our dynamic Animations breathe life into your home with lively color displays. For lightning-fast access to your lighting actions, our customizable widget is at your fingertips.

Join us and elevate your lighting control to new heights with iConnectHue! Celebrated as Philips' App of the month 5 times, we've created a potent, yet user-friendly interface that simplifies complex tasks. Step into the future of Hue light control today!

More about all the fantastic possibilities: iconnecthue.com/features

PLEASE NOTE: In case of any issues, please contact us! Our team will try hard to solve any problem that you may encounter.

Why iConnectHue?
• Full feature set: control almost every aspect of your Hues + constant updates
• Family focus: Scene sharing, family geofencing (first one turns on the light, last one off - optional), group hiding
• Everything non-music related happens on your bridge - your iPhone can stay off!
• Color animations on bridge. No empty batteries, everybody w/ iConnectHue can stop them!
• Color calibrated color picker w/ great gradient modes
• Create beautiful Magic Scenes, color your home - they work for every group & gradient light and are super easy to create
• Drag & drop colors between lights
• Multiply the possibilities of your switches and Motion Sensors! More flexibility than any other app on market (more: iconnecthue.com/features)
• Create the iOS widget you want! Add scenes, switches, sleep timers, reminders, light states and dimmers, motion sensor temperature & more
• Access your lights and timers when not at home
• Intelligent timers: Start them by time and day, by condition (group on/off or presence - w/ optional Automation), use colors & scenes, use random offsets, use sunrise or sunset time
• Instant timers: Darken lights when you go to bed, let your lights remind you, transition to scenes
• Find new lights & devices, add lights from other bridges, update your firmware
• Integrated tutorials and FAQ make it easy to understand the usage and to solve problems
• Supports all Hue Zigbee hardware & many 3rd party lights

To allow further development, additional modules are available via in app purchase or membership:

• Home & Away turns off lights when first arrives and last left + individually by user
• Animation Upgrade: unlimited animations, upload to switches, use them on your Apple Watch, widget & timers
• Discotainment: sync lights to music with Hue Entertainment, make your home a Disco - works with every source thanks to microphone use
• Weekend mode: let your switches and sensors act differently on week vs. weekend
• Watch Plus: control your groups, adjust their brightness and load their scenes
• Additional animation and Magic Scene packages

Memberships:
• Basic: All purchases, share your content, 2 Bridges @ 1 location (w/o switching)
• Pro: Like Basic, plus:
• Many bridges @ multiple locations w/o switching
• Light wizards: easily replace old lights, set startup mode via batch & on light search
• Daylight & Incandescent light mode
• Widget on Apple Watch
• Group picture/widget
• Apple Family Sharing of membership
• Advanced Shortcuts
• +More: iconnecthue.com/pro

Options & pricing: iconnecthue.com/app-options

It's less than a single Hue light! We want the best app for you and invest time and money. More:
iconnecthue.com/app-costs

It's the most comprehensive Hue app available:
iconnecthue.com/features/

HUE BRIDGE V2 REQUIRED!

Terms: iconnecthue.com/terms/eula_en.pdf