How to Join Hue Essentials Beta on iOS
About Hue Essentials
Imagine unlimited possibilities in your smart home
Set scenes and fast effects to your mood.
Experience Dance Sensation in your entertainment area with Philips Hue Entertainment.
Feel more in control with schedules and automation from sunrise to sunset.
Control multiple bridges simultaneously without switching between them.
Supported devices
Philips Hue bridge
Philips Hue Bluetooth lights
deCONZ (ConBee)
diyHue
LIFX
Scenes & effects
Create the perfect ambiance from your photos or the included photo library
Experience special animations like lava, fireplace, fireworks, or lightning.
Wake up at sunrise and go to sleep at sunset with fading lights.
Get into the party on the beats of your music
Sync your lights for a night of disco with strobe effects (updates 25 times/sec).
Quick access
Create rooms and groups to organize your lights
You can even put a light in several groups.
Smart lights & controls
The unique ‘Touchlink’ search allows you to find new (3rd party, Zigbee) lights
Use included wizards for easy setup of your devices.
You can set scenes, actions, or even multiple scenes on a button to make your switch a real investment
Experience the right ambiance during different times of your day with your motion sensor
All of your creations are stored on the bridge
Easy for you and your family.
Advanced
Automation allows you to have greater control of your smart home
Turn on your lights when the door opens
Adjust your ventilation when the humidity gets too high
Open or close blinds and curtains based on temperature or sunshine.
Make it look like you are at home using 'Away from Home' (out of home control).
Communicate directly with your Hue bridge using the API debugger
View technical details of your Hue bridge and update its resources like lights and sensors.
You want it all?
Fast performance with ad-free experience
Purchase the premium version to unlock full content.
