SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue

Control Philips Hue lights
What is SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue?
"SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue" is a Chrome extension that allows users to control multiple Philips Hue lights via their Hue Bridge. With features for managing rooms and zones, including turning lights on/off and adjusting brightness, this app simplifies light control. Upcoming versions will enhance functionality with color settings. Discover Philips Hue light management seamlessly from your browser.

Extension stats

By: Arzensoft
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.44 (25)
Version: 0.10.3 (Last updated: 2024-10-29)
Creation date: 2021-07-08
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • https://discovery.meethue.com/*
Size: 7.91M

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Extension summary

Control Philips Hue lights from Chrome.

This app requires the Hue Bridge. This app cannot control Bluetooth lights.

Functionality:

  • Control multiple Hue Bridges.
  • Turn on/off lights in rooms or zones
  • Change the brightness of the lights by room or zones

Permissions: Hue Bridge discovery requires permission to access https://discovery.meethue.com.

Functions that I want to add in upcoming versions

  • Set colors
  • Set light colors
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use and set up.
  • Works well for controlling lights and scenes.
  • Great for access when phone is unavailable.
  • Clean minimal interface with option for dark mode.
Cons
  • Does not support dimming of individual bulbs.
  • Issues with connecting to the Hue bridge for some users.
  • Czech font issue reported.
  • Spinning circle is the only thing appearing for some users.
Most mentioned
  • Easy to set up and use.
  • Works well for light control.
  • Does not allow scene creation but can access scenes created in the Hue app.
  • Issues with connecting to the Hue bridge.
Recent reviews
by Sylwek Zarychta, 2024-11-03

Works as advertised. What more is there to say?
by Brandon Allbery, 2024-10-31

Easy to use. Works as expected
by Yayo Arellano, 2024-04-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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