Reviews of OnSwitch for Philips Hue

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List of user reviews and ratings for OnSwitch for Philips Hue

Total ratings

4.22 (Rating count: 2,810)

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Review summary

Users appreciate the app's engaging lighting scenes, support for multiple bulb brands, and responsive developers. However, frequent freezing and crashing issues detract from the experience. Many criticize the high cost of in-app purchases and expensive individual scenes. Connection problems, including needing to re-pair with the Hue bridge and limited group/bulb control, frustrate users. Volume control for sound effects is also problematic. Overall, while the app offers great effects and features, stability and pricing concerns persist among Android users.

Pros

Offers a variety of impressive lighting scenes and effects.
Developers are responsive and update the app.
Works with both Philips Hue and LIFX bulbs.
Easy to use with pre-made lighting settings.
Good visual appeal and fun to use.

Cons

App frequently freezes or crashes, especially on startup.
In-app purchases are expensive and scenes are sold individually, making it costly.
Some features like syncing effects with TVs or controlling individual bulbs within groups are lacking.
App requires constant reconnection to Hue bridge and has connection issues.
Sound effects volume cannot be properly controlled within the app.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.60

All time rating average: 4.22

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-02-25	Be*****	In one word: Garish
In one word: Garish
2026-02-13	An*****	been a user since the beta days before it was on the play store. Great app and one of a kind. only request would be for the scenes to be able to be activated even when no lights connected. helps with troubleshooting.
been a user since the beta days before it was on the play store. Great app and one of a kind. only request would be for the scenes to be able to be activated even when no lights connected. helps with troubleshooting.
2025-11-14	Ja*****	Bloated garbage
Bloated garbage
2025-11-03	Su*****	I turn my other lights off, as I only want it to use my living room ones, but it always turns all room lights on, and there's only a few of the lights that I like, most are locked behind a paywall so can't test those and the sample ones I did test I did not like. Sorry but I don't do subscriptions or microtransactions on apps as I strongly disagree with it.
I turn my other lights off, as I only want it to use my living room ones, but it always turns all room lights on, and there's only a few of the lights that I like, most are locked behind a paywall so can't test those and the sample ones I did test I did not like. Sorry but I don't do subscriptions or microtransactions on apps as I strongly disagree with it.
2025-10-22	Ja*****	If you’re looking for an App to use with Hue lights for Halloween, Christmas, a party, or just to show off your fancy lights to your friends and neighbors, this is the app to get! It does a really great job synchronizing the color-changing lights and music into engaging shows. Have you ever driven by those houses that go all out for Christmas with radio stations that have music synchronized to their displays? That's basically what this app does for you with your Hue lights!
If you’re looking for an App to use with Hue lights for Halloween, Christmas, a party, or just to show off your fancy lights to your friends and neighbors, this is the app to get! It does a really great job synchronizing the color-changing lights and music into engaging shows. Have you ever driven by those houses that go all out for Christmas with radio stations that have music synchronized to their displays? That's basically what this app does for you with your Hue lights!
2025-10-22	Ka*****	since the new update, the app doesn't recognize that I have any bulbs connected. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app but nothing works. I tried resetting our bridge, everything I could think of. please fix this error.
since the new update, the app doesn't recognize that I have any bulbs connected. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app but nothing works. I tried resetting our bridge, everything I could think of. please fix this error.
2025-10-20	Ge*****	this app was awesome when it used to work then all of a sudden it just stopped after the new update, it can't find my bridge even though it's on the same network
this app was awesome when it used to work then all of a sudden it just stopped after the new update, it can't find my bridge even though it's on the same network
2025-10-19	Ni*****	so many amazing choices for ALL OCCASIONS! Customer service is spot on! Anytime I have a question or a problem, they answer quickly and always solve the problem! Onswitch even works with Hue Bridge Pro NOW!!!!
so many amazing choices for ALL OCCASIONS! Customer service is spot on! Anytime I have a question or a problem, they answer quickly and always solve the problem! Onswitch even works with Hue Bridge Pro NOW!!!!
2025-09-02	No*****	will not detect smart bulbs
will not detect smart bulbs
2025-07-29	Li*****	health eye sight!! 👀 😁
health eye sight!! 👀 😁