# hueDynamic for Philips Hue

> Experience dynamic Hue with disco, camera and more for your Philips Hue lights.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/huedynamiciap.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/huedynamiciap.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `huedynamiciap.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Little Blinky Lights
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 333,845
- **Rating:** 4.24 / 5 (2,521 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.19
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2018-06-23
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 182 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=huedynamiciap.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.huedynamic.com](https://www.huedynamic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://huedynamic.com/index.php/support-privacy-policy/](https://huedynamic.com/index.php/support-privacy-policy/)

## Description

**hueDynamic for Philips Hue** transforms Philips Hue lights with dynamic scenes, music-reactive disco modes, camera and screen synchronization, and professional light-and-sound experiences. Explore over 100 mixable scenes, including fireplaces, rainforests, fireworks, and relaxing ambient environments.

Create photo ambiences, control multiple Hue bridges, program compatible smart buttons and dimmers, monitor motion-sensor temperatures, and use timers for automated lighting. The app also supports select third-party bulbs, child lock controls, and advanced adjustments for brightness, color, strobe, smoothing, and lighting intensity. The lite version limits dynamic effects to two minutes.

## Rankings

- #123,711 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `huedynamiciap.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

HueDynamic for Philips Hue is praised for its extensive customization, dynamic lighting modes, multi-bridge support, and privacy-focused design. Users enjoy unique lighting effects and smooth color transitions. However, multiple reviews highlight a poor user interface that is unintuitive and outdated, difficulty accessing official Hue scenes, short and limited audio experiences, and lack of integrations such as Google Assistant or widgets for quick control. Additionally, some users report glitches and unresponsiveness from support. Overall, it is a powerful app with some usability and feature integration issues.

### Pros

- Offers extensive customization options beyond the official Philips Hue app.
- Supports dynamic lighting modes and video-based lighting effects.
- Ability to control multiple Hue Bridges without switching is appreciated.
- No data sharing, providing good privacy for users.
- Generally positive lighting effects and color blends, including unique effects like candle effects and smooth color cycling.

### Cons

- User interface is outdated, unintuitive, and difficult to navigate.
- Limited or no access to scenes programmed through the official Hue app, reducing functionality.
- Audio clips in experiences are very short and abruptly end, even when set to never-ending mode.
- Lack of Google Assistant, IFTTT integration, and widget support making quick control inconvenient.
- Some glitches like license errors, app freezes when switching between this and official Hue app, and unresponsive support.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/huedynamiciap.android)