Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Philips Hue since it was posted on our website on 2019-10-26.
The latest version is 5.14.1 and it was updated on soft112.com on 22 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 5.14.1
posted on 2024-04-05
- Friends of Hue switches got smarter: You can now use Time-based light, Scene cycle mode, the Natural light scene, and more.
- Save scene changes with a tap. Instead of tapping the pencil icon to edit, you can now simply adjust any light from the Room or Zone — and then edit the entire scene in which it's active. Tap Save in the top left to save as a new scene or save the changes to your original scene.
version 5.13.0
posted on 2024-03-19
- Tap switches just got smarter! You'll now get access to Time-based light, Scene cycle mode, the Natural light scene, turning lights on/off, and more.
- There are now even more scenes in the energy-saving category of the scene gallery.
- Don’t miss out on Prism! This effect cycles your lights through the colors of the rainbow for an awe-inspiring effect. In the app, tap a color light’s card and tap the effects icon to try it out.
version 5.10.0
posted on 2024-02-08
To learn what to test and what is new in this release, please go to the Hue App project in the Philips Hue Beta Community
version 5.9.0
posted on 2024-01-23
- The Tap dial switch now lets you choose what you want to do when you press and hold each of its four buttons: nothing, turn off the selected Rooms/Zone, or turn off your entire home.
- Switches can now “do nothing.” Hear us out: you can now use the switches to control multiple Rooms at a time, while making sure a specific Room doesn’t react as you control the rest.
version 5.8.0
posted on 2024-01-16
Start Mimic presence automatically when you arm your home. Set it up in Settings > Security
Filter your video clips in the Security Center’s timeline. Select person, vehicle, animal, package, or other.
Organize your scenes into groups for easy access. Open a Room, tap the three dots (...) icon, and select Edit Room/Zone.
Move, delete, and sort your lights easily from the Edit Room screen.
Wall switch modules got smarter! You now have access to Time-based light, the Natural light scene, and more.
version 5.6.1
posted on 2023-12-19
Improved connectivity for some lights controlled via Bluetooth.
version 5.6.0
posted on 2023-12-13
The Winter holidays scene category in the scene gallery is back! Deck your home’s halls with these scenes specially curated for the season — some of them even feature effects, such as Candle or Prism.
version 5.5.0
posted on 2023-11-28
You can now customize your dimmer switches and smart buttons with up to 10 different time slots, your choice of up to 10 scenes to cycle through, the Natural light scene, and more for even more control. Go to Settings > Accessories in the app to set it up.
version 5.4.0
posted on 2023-11-13
- You can now filter your timeline in the Security Center by date, device, or both.
- You can now tap a push notification from your Secure camera to go directly to the video clip in your timeline.
- Additional support for the Secure battery camera.
version 5.3.1
posted on 2023-11-06
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
version 5.2.2
posted on 2023-10-26
- Added support for Philips Hue Secure camera.
- Halloween scenes are back! Plus, some of them now feature effects for an extra-spooky feel.
version 5.0.2
posted on 2023-09-21
New: Philips Hue Secure! Check out the Security Center on the Home tab for new home security features:
- Arm and disarm the system
- Receive push notifications when an indoor motion sensor or Secure contact sensor detects activity
- View a timeline of events that occurred while the system was armed
- Trigger alarms from the app to flash the lights
- Call local emergency services or a trusted contact with a tap in the app
Support for Secure contact sensor
version 4.49.1
posted on 2023-08-25
Bug fixes and performance improvements
version 4.48.0
posted on 2023-08-08
Your motion sensors just got smarter! They’ll now have up to 10 time slots for light behaviors, access to the Natural light scene, and even better performance.
You can now edit your Natural Light scene to transition faster or slower between timeslots.
version 4.47.0
posted on 2023-07-26
Love syncing your lights with the content on your screen, but feel like one is just too bright? Use the new Brightness balancer to adjust the maximum brightness of each light in your Entertainment area to get the perfect syncing experience for you. Find it in Settings > Entertainment areas!
version 4.46.0
posted on 2023-07-11
You can now set the Natural light scene to automatically adjust to your local sunset time. To try it out, tap the pencil icon next to your Natural light scene, and then set Auto-adjust to Sunset.
version 4.43.0
posted on 2023-06-01
You can now invite users to your Philips Hue Home with an invitation link. In your Philips Hue account, go to Manage members > Add new member to send a link.
version 4.40.0
posted on 2023-04-18
You can now stay up to date with our latest and greatest — or just browse the collection — in the new Latest products section of the Explore tab.
version 4.39.0
posted on 2023-04-04
As the weather starts to change, so does the Hue scene gallery! We've got 10 new scenes to help you usher in the changing of the seasons. Find them in the Pure, Cozy, and Dreamy categories.
version 4.17.0
posted on 2022-05-09
- Added 7 colorful scenes to the Party Vibes and Refreshing categories in the Hue scene gallery
- Added demo mode in the Explore tab to let you virtually experience (and play with!) the full suite of smart lighting features
version 4.14.0
posted on 2022-03-15
- Improved the setup process for Amazon Alexa and Google Home for users with a Hue Bridge
- Fixed a bug in which the on/off toggle for widgets didn't work
version 4.12.0
posted on 2022-02-09
- Mimic the natural world with all-new effects! Use Candle for a soft, gentle glow or Fireplace for dancing flames. Compatible with newer-generation lights. Open a light in the app - you'll see the effects icon if it's compatible with effects.
- We’ve added 6 new scenes to the new Romantic category in the Hue scene gallery - just in time for Valentine’s Day!
version 4.11.0
posted on 2022-01-27
We’ve got two new scene categories for you to explore:
- Futuristic: Get an otherworldly look with scenes that flood your space with rich, saturated colors.
- Lush: Vibrant, lively and bright. These scenes look great outside, but you can use them anywhere you like.
version 4.10.0
posted on 2021-12-20
- Get ready for the holidays with 7 new holiday-themed light scenes. Find them in the Hue scene gallery!
- The new Style setting in the Sync tab makes your Philips Hue + Spotify even more customizable. Choose Classic or the new Pulse option, which offers a totally different sync experience.
- The redesigned Explore tab helps you get even more out of your smart lighting system.
version 4.9.0
posted on 2021-12-01
- You can now set a timer to flash your lights when it ends by choosing “Flash lights” when you set it up
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
version 4.8.0
posted on 2021-11-09
- Dynamic scenes changing too slowly? Each color scene in the Hue scene gallery now has its own default dynamic speed that’s based on the mood of the scene.
- You can now adjust the speed at which the colors of a dynamic scene change. To change the speed temporarily, tap the three-dots icon next to the scene currently playing. To change the default speed of the scene, tap the pencil icon.
- For our Turkish users, a special update: we’ve brought back all the Turkish translations in the app.
version 4.7.0
posted on 2021-10-19
We have some exciting new features in this update:
. The Philips Hue + Spotify integration is now out of the early access stage and available for everyone.
. All color scenes can now be played dynamically. Speed control will be available in a future update.
. You can now select individual lights in all automations. Note that when you select individual lights, you can only set the default light recipes.
. Various bug fixes, performance and stability improvements
version 4.5.0
posted on 2021-09-21
Customize your gradient lights the way you like! This update gives you complete control over your gradient lights:
- Gradient lights now have three distinct icons on the color wheel, each corresponding to a different section of the light. Drag each icon to create new combinations of color.
- In an Entertainment area, position your gradient lights not only by height and location but the way they’re directed at the TV.
version 4.4.0
posted on 2021-09-01
Announcing two new features!
. DYNAMIC SCENES: Let your Philips Hue lights cycle through different colors of any scene in the Hue scene gallery - just press the play button on the scene card! To enable, update your lights and make sure they’re connected to power.
. PHILIPS HUE + SPOTIFY: It’s the first deep lighting and music integration, matching your lights to any Spotify song. Enable early access: tap the “Turn on early access” button in the What’s new section of the Explore tab.
version 4.3.0
posted on 2021-08-24
- The Hue scene gallery now has larger cards for a better overview
- You can now reset an installed scene you’ve adjusted from the Hue scene gallery back to default settings
- You can re-order scenes by tapping and dragging a scene
- The color pickers have increased visibility and an improved color spectrum
- Get information on how to switch between Hue Bridges in Settings
- The “connecting” screen has been improved
- And finally, we fixed some bugs
version 4.2.0
posted on 2021-08-03
. Fixed 10+ bugs
. Upgraded the underlying UI technology, which should have a significant effect on performance, stability, and other UI related issues across all devices
. Made it easier to enable Out of home control from the top of the settings menu
. Fixed some issues related to using Siri Shortcuts with multiple Bridges
. Fixed an unexpected behavior when grouping certain lights in the color picker
version 4.2.0
posted on 2021-08-03
. Fixed 10+ bugs
. Upgraded the underlying UI technology, which should have a significant effect on performance, stability, and other UI related issues across all devices
. Made it easier to enable Out of home control from the top of the settings menu
. On popular demand we bring Timers back in the app. Soon we will add the blinking end state to Timers
. Fixed an unexpected behavior when grouping certain lights in the color picker
version 4.1.0
posted on 2021-07-14
In this update, we fixed bugs, improved performance, and released feature improvements:
. Added off toggle to scene widgets
. Tap and hold a light to adjust brightness
. Tap and hold a Room to reorder lights/scenes
. Added scrolling to the Bridge-switch screen
. Made it easier to select and change the color of a single light
. Improved automations display
. Improved unselected lights display
Fixed 20+ bugs
. Improved performance
. Fixed an issue with push linking
version 4.0.2
posted on 2021-06-21
Based on your feedback we have prioritised first and foremost bug fixes then focussing on improvements and later on bringing additional functionality.
. 15+ bugs fixed.
. Performance improvements for lower end devices.
. Faster response times and improved feedback for Widgets.
. Made it easier to find Hue Labs in the Automations tab as it is now shown by default.
. Fixed an issue where the bridge push link screen could get stuck.
. Fixed an issue where remote access stopped working.
version 4.0.0
posted on 2021-06-17
Rebuilt from the ground up, the new Philips Hue app features over 100 changes:
. Improved performance and design
. Tile view: See all lights and scenes together inside the Room and Zones screens.
. Hue scene gallery: Discover Philips Hue scenes handcrafted by lighting designers.
. Routines are now automations: Get more advanced customization options.
. Multi-user geofencing: Coming home and Leaving home automations now check whether anyone is home.
See more in the app: Explore > What’s new
version N/A
posted on 2020-09-21
This update features support for our new Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip.
version N/A
posted on 2020-07-27
This update features support for our new products including our new Hue Centris, 1600-lumen Hue White bulb, updated Hue Lightstrip, and updated Hue Bloom. We’ve also fixed some bugs and improved stability of the app.
version N/A
posted on 2020-02-27
- On popular request, the motion sensor enable/disable toggle is directly accessible from the "Accessory setup" list again.
- Added language support for Russian.
version N/A
posted on 2020-01-23
This update brings some bug fixes:
- Fixed an issue where some scenes in a room were missing after upgrading from Hue Bridge v1 to Hue Bridge v2.
- Fixed an issue where a Hue Bridge v2 was seen as a Hue Bridge v1.
version N/A
posted on 2020-01-07
- Use Zones with Philips Hue accessories! Control Zones created in the Hue app with a Dimmer switch, Smart button, Motion sensor, and more.
- Wondering if the batteries in your accessories are low? Check the accessory overview in the Hue app, which will tell you if the battery in your Philips Hue accessory needs to be replaced soon.
- You can now turn your lights off and on with a single button press on your Tap switch by configuring button 1 to toggle the lights.
version N/A
posted on 2019-11-14
Added language support for Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish.
version N/A
posted on 2019-10-31
The Philips Hue app now always keeps you up to date. If you'd like to update your preferences, visit Settings > Advanced > Messaging preferences in the Hue app.
version N/A
posted on 2019-10-17
You can now decide what your lights will do when you stop syncing with entertainment. Configure via Settings > Entertainment areas.
