# Remote for Philips Hue Devices

> Control Philips Hue Device

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1571887172](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1571887172)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1571887172`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Amir Fleisher
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (847 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2022-11-01
- **First published:** 2021-06-18
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/remote-for-philips-hue-devices/id1571887172)
- **Website:** [http://www.macareapps.com](http://www.macareapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.macareapps.com/privacy.html](http://www.macareapps.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Control your Philips Hue devices from your phone with a simple, non-official remote app. It connects quickly to your Hue bridge, letting you replace the physical remote for everyday use.

Key features include an easy connection flow and an intuitive remote control layout, with no need for your real remote. For issues, contact ma.remote.apps@gmail.com. Note: Hue is a registered trademark; this app is not provided or endorsed by Signify/Philips.

## Rankings

- #59,152 — Overall
- #40 — device

## Review summary

The app is praised for being easy to use and often functioning as a Philips TV remote, even a life saver after replacing a broken remote. However, users repeatedly report heavy ads, frequent connectivity problems, and inconsistent device compatibility, with some noting that paying for an ad-free version doesn't solve the ad issue. Reliability concerns (ad load and control failures) significantly affect satisfaction, despite positive experiences when it connects.

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Works well as a Philips TV remote and serves as a replacement when the original remote fails
- Positive experiences after a long search; found a reliable option
- Life saver for replacing a broken or nonfunctional remote

### Cons

- Excessive and intrusive ads
- Connectivity issues / fails to connect or drops connection
- Ad-free purchases do not fix issues / ads persist after paying
- Inconsistent device compatibility (some TVs/devices not detected)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1571887172)