SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue

SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue

Control Philips Hue lights

What is SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue?
SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue is a user-friendly and intuitive Chrome extension that offers a straightforward way for users to control their Philips Hue lights. The application, which requires a Hue Bridge to function, enables users to regulate multiple Hue Bridges, switch on/off lights in rooms or zones, and modify the brightness of the lights. The developers aim to enrich its features, with plans to add color and light color setting functionalities in the future.
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By: Arzensoft
Users: 914 ▼ -2
Rating: 4.39 (23)
Version: 0.10.2 (Last updated: 2024-04-04)
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: 7.82M
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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
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Handy for controlling lights from desktop
  • Minimal and clean interface
  • Provides control for lights and scenes
Cons
  • Some users experienced difficulty connecting to the Hue Bridge
  • Doesn't support dimming of individual bulbs
  • Some users experienced loading issues
Most mentioned
  • Works great
  • Easy to set up
  • Handy for desktop use
  • Provides control for lights and scenes
  • Some users experienced difficulty connecting to the Hue Bridge
Recent reviews
Easy to use. Works as expected
by Yayo Arellano Yayo Arellano, 2024-04-11

Very good
by Yayo Arellano Yayo Arellano, 2024-02-17

Easy to use. Works as expected
by Yayo Arellano Yayo Arellano, 2024-04-11
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Safety
Risk impact

SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue is relatively safe to use as it 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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