Hue Party for Philips Hue

Name: Hue Party for Philips Hue
Rating: 3.9 (2472 reviews)
Author: SpaceNation Inc. CA

By: SpaceNation Inc. CA App

Dynamic light scenes

Overview

Version:

9.2.2

Last updated: 2026-06-23

Ranking

#42,046 ▼ 63

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Hue Party for Philips Hue turns your smart lights into a pulsating disco. It syncs Philips Hue, HomeKit, and LIFX lighting with music in real time, delivering lighting that dances to every beat and rhythm.

Real-time music sync, customizable light scenes, advanced brightness and transition controls, and multi-platform access for iOS, macOS, and tvOS. With over a million downloads, it’s a polished solution for parties, home theaters, and ambient lighting.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment Home Automation Music & Audio

By:

SpaceNation Inc. CA

Rating:

3.90

(2,472)

Version:

9.2.2 Last updated: 2026-06-23

Version code:

887260908

Creation date:

2013-05-06

Compatible devices:

Size:

54.11MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-22

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 42,046 ▼ 63

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Developed by:

SpaceNation Inc. CA

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hue-party-for-philips-hue/id630956426

User Reviews

Users repeatedly report that Hue Party for Philips Hue often fails to connect to the Hue Bridge, struggles with hub detection, and cannot handle large lighting setups. A common complaint is that scenes only run while the app is open, preventing background control and causing colors to drift or the lights to ignore selections. Many cite issues after updates, including paid upgrades or licenses not working as promised and inconsistent music-sync behavior. Support and documentation are lacking, leaving users without guidance. A minority note it once worked for basic, small-scale lighting and offered depth for power users.

Pros

Longstanding reliability for some users, with reports of years of trouble-free use.
Good for basic lighting control and offers deeper options for power users.
When it works for a small setup, it can manage a couple of lights smoothly and provide scene options.

Cons

Frequent connectivity/hub detection failures to Hue Bridge; many reviews report it will not connect or find the hub.
Background operation is not supported; scenes require the app to stay open and colors can drift when inactive.
Paid upgrades/licensing issues; upgrades not functioning; licenses may require paying again for devices like Apple TV.
Poor support/docs; lack of help docs and unresponsive support.
Limited scalability with large light counts; not suitable for setups with many lights (e.g., 80 lights).