Hueblog: iConnectHue brings new features in version 5.6

iConnectHue brings new features in version 5.6

Download update from the store now

With the iOS app iConnectHue (App Store-Link), you can control your smart lighting system even more conveniently and benefit from many additional functions. The developer is always on the ball and is now delivering the next update to version 5.6, which is now available for download.

Support for Hue Twilight: iConnectHue is the first 3rd party app to fully support the Hue Twilight. That includes its switch which you by now can configure to its fullest with all of iConnectHue’s features. (Available for every Member or w/ 2024 upgrade or when purchased in 2024)


Color suggestions by description: If you had trouble finding a specific color, iConnectHue can help you now. Select the menu in the color picker, select “By description”, and type. iConnectHue will present you up to 5 suggestions, press reload for another round. Pick the color and/or save it to your colors. (Available for every Member, up to 3 tries for non-members)

White tones: For those who like whites, or want all of their lights to have the same color, we present to you an exclusive selection of white tones – which range from comfy to interesting and exciting. (Available for every Member or w/ 2024 upgrade or when purchased in 2024)

More improvements

  • Watch Plus: Starting sleep timers is back! Via long press within your light group.
  • Magic Scenes by description should now return even better results
  • “Favorites” are now named “My colors”
  • Added support for new light types
  • Several detail improvements
  • Fixes and stability improvements

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Check your local Philips Hue Online Store for availability of Hue products in your country. There you will also find all the technical information and prices.



Smart Lighting is great. I love the possibilities and also like Hue very much. We want to share our informations und insides with all of you. I am from Germany and not a native speaker - don't be so hard with us ;)

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