# Hue Lights

> Advanced control for Hue

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id762009425](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id762009425)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id762009425`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LapApps, LLC
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (432 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.7
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-05
- **First published:** 2013-12-02
- **Size:** 53 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hue-lights/id762009425)
- **Website:** [https://huelights.com](https://huelights.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://huelights.com/privacy](http://huelights.com/privacy)

## Description

Hue Lights delivers comprehensive Hue control across Bridge Pro, Bridge V2, and Round Bridge with no subscriptions. Create precise scenes, schedules, and sequences, manage multi-room lighting, and customize Hue dimmer and Tap controls. All bridge-stored scene data enables control from any device on your network, with an improved UI for quick on/off and brightness.

Apple Watch integration and rich effects let you trigger scenes on the go, while in-app purchases unlock Water, Thunderstorm, and Fire effects and extend lighting with third-party app support. Share scenes and groups, view watts, and schedule complex automations for up to 50+ lights. The app emphasizes accessibility and localization with VoiceOver support.

## Rankings

- #81,153 — Overall

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Hue Lights for its advanced control, extensive features, and strong developer support, with broad bridge compatibility and voice control via Alexa/Siri. However, recurring issues appear across reviews: unreliable bridge connections and post-update breakages; a steep learning curve and a less intuitive UI; stability issues and occasional crashes; and concerns about pricing and in-app purchases. Overall, it’s a powerful tool for power users, but not ideal for casual users seeking a simple, reliable experience.

### Pros

- Very powerful control with advanced features like Sequences, custom animations, and Scene Effects.
- Strong developer support and responsive troubleshooting.
- Broad compatibility with Hue bridges (older and newer) and solid HomeKit/Siri integration.
- Regular updates and ongoing feature improvements.
- Alexa and Siri voice control support for hands-free operation.

### Cons

- Bridge/connection reliability and setup issues, including 'cannot find bridge' and post-update breakages.
- Steep learning curve and a complex, sometimes dry UI that’s not beginner-friendly.
- Stability issues and occasional crashes, especially during edits or after updates.
- Cost and monetization concerns, with in-app purchases for extra lights or features.
- Widget and UI usability problems, making some controls feel clunky or unintuitive.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id762009425)