From June 11 to July 19, it’s that time of year again: the World Cup is just around the corner. Due to the time difference—the tournament is taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, as you know—most matches will be held late at night for us in Europe. The perfect opportunity to pair the sporting event of the year with Philips Hue smart lighting.
The new SpatialAware feature has been available in the Hue app since Tuesday. When used with the Hue Bridge Pro, lights in a room can be scanned to determine their positions, thereby optimizing the display of scenes. And in practice, this actually seems to achieve the desired effect, at least according to your initial experiences.
Philips Hue has just released version 5.66.0 of its official app, introducing the SpatialAware feature—announced in January—for the Hue Bridge Pro. The update also includes improvements for the Hue Secure video doorbell. The update is now available in the Google Play Store for Android devices and in the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Just one week after the last update, a new version of the Philips Hue app is available for download. The update to version 5.65.0 is already available on the Google Play Store, and it should arrive on the Apple App Store today or in the coming days. And once again, Philips Hue isn’t revealing all the details in the official update description.
After a short Easter break, Philips Hue released its next update this week. Version 5.64.2 of the in-house app has been available for download on the Google Play Store since yesterday and on the Apple App Store since today. Aside from the usual under-the-hood improvements, the only new feature is a small function that allows you to remix the colors in previously saved scenes.
The Hue Outdoor Sale has just ended, and the next discount promotion is already on the horizon. Philips Hue’s spring deals have kicked off, and there are some serious savings to be had—especially since the new products are included. The promotion has launched worldwide and is available in nearly every country.
Over the past few months, Philips Hue has significantly revamped the Room View in its app. Among other things, switches, sensors, timers, and automations are now visible alongside lights and scenes. Additionally, the order of the individual segments can now be customized. But that’s not enough for me personally. To make Hue Secure even more exciting in the future, Philips Hue should also integrate the camera preview into the Room View.
Since July 2024, Signify, the manufacturer of Philips Hue, has been sponsoring the Mercedes team in Formula 1. This isn’t its only involvement in the premier class, as Signify lighting is even used during the night races on the street circuits in Las Vegas and Singapore—though without smart Hue features. Until now, only the Signify logo was visible on the Mercedes race cars.
Following the launch of MotionAware and the announcement of SpatialAware, Philips Hue is now moving forward with its next new product. The Dutch company announced the new PartyAware series today. Two new products will be available at launch in the summer of 2026. Just like MotionAware and SpatialAware, you’ll need the new Hue Bridge Pro for these as well—because they’re about much more than just light.
Some time ago, Philips Hue added a search function to the home screen of its app. Using a magnifying glass icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, you can quickly search for lights, rooms, or scenes. This small icon has since evolved into the Hue AI Assistant, but personally, I hardly ever use it either.
Fabian