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Hue Essentials 4.2.7

19.5 MB / 1000K+ Downloads / Rating 3.8 - 5,332 reviews


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Hue Essentials, developed and published by SuperThomasLab, has released its latest version, 4.2.7, on 2025-01-24. This app falls under the Lifestyle category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.8, based on 5.332 reviews.

Hue Essentials APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.superthomaslab.hueessentials

Updated: 12 days ago

Developer Name: SuperThomasLab

Category: Lifestyle

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Hue Essentials on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.8
Total 5,332 reviews

Reviews

4 ★, on 2021-07-10
Works great as long as not watching DRM protected stuff like Netflix, but knew that going in, so not marking down for that. The only issue I have with this is the HDR content matching. Seems like this doesn't match up lights to HDR content well (bt.2020), but colours match perfect to SDR content. If developer can hopefully fix HDR then this would be perfect 5*. Bonus is that not only does this work on my nVidia Shield TV, but also works just as well on my Sony Bravia XF-65X90J TV as well.

4 ★, on 2021-07-08
Great app. Still the fact that the widget stops working and the best way to fix it is to remove it and add it back is a big minus. Except for that it's a must have.

4 ★, on 2021-06-22
Got the premium for the hue sync functionality. It's not as smooth on my Chromecast as the desktop app on my pc but overall I like it.as it saves me from a long hdmi cable. 30 seconds is a bit short to test this, so I gambled buying it. I would have bought it sooner if I'd has a few minutes to test instead of 30 seconds to test Edit: it didn't work for the ziggotv app 😭, but for Kodi it works 😁

1 ★, on 2021-06-18
Still no support for Nvidia Shield. I've had this app for many months now and the Hue/Nvidia app is still under development. As it currently stands the app doesn't function too well displaying what's on screen and reflecting it via my hue lightstrips. It displays the wrong colours and there's no way to calibrate it, there's lag between what's on screen and what the lights reflect.

5 ★, on 2021-06-13
This app has made it much easier to use the Hue Bluetooth lights, so I use this app every day and I've been happy with it. After the last update, the lights became unreachable and I couldn't control the lights anymore thru the app or its widgets. I was able to remedy this by uninstalling and reinstalling the app, and then having to reconnect every single light and put all the settings back in order. Otherwise the app is great.

1 ★, on 2021-06-07
Really wanted this for the widget functionality but am unwilling to pay for a premium feature without having the opportunity to check if it even works first. Especially given the many reviews about various premium features not working. I'd be happy with literally even a 5 or 10 minute trial to know I'm not wasting time and money.

Previous Versions

Hue Essentials 4.2.7
2025-01-24 / 19.5 MB / Android 5.0+

Hue Essentials 4.1.2
2024-12-25 / 8.7 MB / Android 5.0+

Hue Essentials 4.1.2
2024-12-16 / 19.5 MB / Android 5.0+

Hue Essentials 4.0.3
2024-11-01 / 19.4 MB / Android 5.0+

Hue Essentials 2.1.1
2023-02-16 / 11.1 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

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. Enjoy a more colorful ambiance on your IKEA TRADFRI gateway.

Feel more in control with schedules and automation from sunrise to sunset. Widgets, Shortcuts, Quick settings, and Wear OS help you get more out of your smart lights.

Control multiple bridges simultaneously without switching between them.

Supported devices
• Philips Hue bridge
• Philips Hue Bluetooth lights
• IKEA TRÅDFRI gateway
• 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. Place widgets for temperature sensors, easy control of lights, setting color and brightness without opening of the app.

Add shortcuts to your home screen for quick opening of your room. Control your lights through an optional notification in the notification panel.

Control your lights from your smartwatch. Switch on your lights right from your watch face. Create complications & shortcuts for quick access.

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. Configure endless automation possibilities through the Tasker plugin.

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.

Share your experience
Community: https://community.hueessentials.com

New features

• Gradient support for Hue Bluetooth lights and Hue lights connected to deCONZ
• Power-on behaviour support for Hue lights connected to deCONZ
• Performance improvements
• Bug fixes

App Permissions

Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.