# iLightShow for Philips Hue

> Music for Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1247273887](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1247273887)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1247273887`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nicolas Anjoran
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (7,176 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2017-06-25
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ilightshow-for-philips-hue/id1247273887)
- **Website:** [http://ilightshow.net](http://ilightshow.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ilightshow.net/privacy-policy/](https://ilightshow.net/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Transform your music into a visual journey with iLightShow for Philips Hue. This extension (and companion app) syncs Spotify and Apple Music with Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf to create dynamic light shows that move to the beat of your tunes.

Key features include precise beat-sync, customizable strobes and palettes, and quick controls via iOS Shortcuts and grouped lighting. Note: Hue Bridge v2 is required for Hue functionality; check FAQ for LIFX and Nanoleaf compatibility.

## Rankings

- #21,556 — Overall
- #26 — show
- #43 — sync
- #73 — light

## Review summary

Users laud iLightShow for its superior music-to-light sync, scalability across Hue systems, and lifetime-value pricing. It’s easy to use and works well with Apple Music/Spotify and mic visuals. However, multiple reviews note connectivity challenges requiring the app to stay active and occasional bugs. Overall, it’s a top pick for Hue-based audio-reactive light shows with noted reliability caveats that developers may address in future updates.

### Pros

- Excellent music-to-light synchronization across Hue lights, scalable to large setups and multiple bridges.
- Strong scalability and compatibility with many lights and bridges, including 5+ bridges and numerous fixtures.
- Lifetime purchase option with no ongoing subscription, offering great value for long-term use.
- Easy-to-use, intuitive setup with reliable performance and good user experience.
- Solid music-service integrations (Apple Music, Spotify) and mic-based visual effects for party/entertainment use.

### Cons

- Recurring connectivity and reliability concerns: the app often needs to stay open and may require frequent reconnections or cannot run reliably in the background.
- Occasional bugs or glitches reported by users indicating instability or sporadic issues across sessions.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1247273887)