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Not a mistake, but intentional: Cleaned-up home page in the Hue app Now also in the Android version

Now also in the Android version

With the introduction of version 5.12, Philips Hue has made a small change to the start page of its app, which you may have already noticed. While information on the lamps that are switched on or off was previously displayed under each room name, this space is now empty. “5 lamps are switched on” or “All lamps are switched off” was previously displayed there.

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Philips Hue removes useful display from the app Home view is suddenly so empty

Home view is suddenly so empty

When I took a look at the Hue app on the overcast days, something struck me as odd. The start page with the overview of the rooms seemed so empty. However, I didn't immediately realise what exactly was missing. It was only a comment from a reader that put me on the right track.

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Philips Hue: Updates for bridge and app without any real new features Nothing new for Android

Nothing new for Android

It's time again for some updates from the world of Philips Hue. However, I can already tell you that it's not going to be spectacular, as there are probably no new functions. An update for the Hue Bridge was released a week ago. The firmware version 1963089030 merely improves the performance and stability of the system.

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Philips Hue app soon with iPhone widgets again Control light from the home screen

Control light from the home screen

It's been a few years since Philips Hue removed the widgets from its iPhone app, but back then they weren't on the home screen anyway. Apple now allows widgets on the home screen – and since the launch of iOS 17, they can even be interactive. This means that actions can be performed without having to open the corresponding app.

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Philips Hue introduces third colour wheel for scenes A small change in the app

A small change in the app

An interesting comment from a reader drew my attention to a small but noteworthy innovation in the official Philips Hue app. There is now a third colour circle that has been specially created for scenes. Up to now, there have been two colour circles in the Hue app. One is the familiar “colour picker”, where you can move the light points to a colour of your choice.

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Philips Hue 5.10: Now with a new design for the iPad More overview thanks to two columns?

More overview thanks to two columns?

Yesterday evening, Philips Hue released another update to its app – and simply failed to mention the biggest new feature in the update description. On the iPad and also on Android tablets, the room overview is now displayed with two columns again. But before we get to that, let's take a look at what the app looked like before.

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Light up Philips Hue to match the Super Bowl Game synchronisation with OnSwitch Plus

Game synchronisation with OnSwitch Plus

It's finally time again on Sunday night: the 2024 Super Bowl is on. The Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas. If you're watching the sporting spectacle on your TV, you can create an even more impressive atmosphere with your Philips Hue lamps. All you need is an app.

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iConnectHue now with improved discotainment mode Alternative for Hue Entertainment

Alternative for Hue Entertainment

If you want your lights to light up rhythmically to music, you can do this directly in the Hue app. However, Hue Sync only supports Spotify, no other sources. If you prefer to listen to your music with Apple Music, the classic CD or another streaming service, then the Discotainment mode in iConnectHue (App Store link) could be something for you.

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The Dymera shows the way: Combining two light sources as one lamp The new integration in detail

The new integration in detail

In February, Philips Hue is launching the Hue Dymera, a new wall light that is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. It will cost €219.99 and is therefore significantly more expensive than the Hue Appear or Hue Resonate, for example. However, we won't be talking about the price and other details of the Hue Dymera today.

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Philips Hue 5.9: More options for the Hue Tap Dial Switch New update in the App Store

New update in the App Store

Just one week after the major update to version 5.8, with which Philips Hue has given the wall switch module, among other things, a major upgrade, the next update is already available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The update to version 5.9 is a little smaller and mainly deals with the Hue Tap Dial Switch.

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