Philips Hue

The amazing way to control every Philips Hue product in your home.

Philips Lighting BV · com.philips.lighting.hue2

3.4 out of 5 (5 ratings) 10M+ downloads v3.10.0 51.9 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.10.0 (6606)
Updated: Aug 3, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 51.9 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Lifestyle (app)
Listed since: Feb 9, 2017 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (4 sensitive)
Website: meethue.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Philips Hue is an app by Philips Lighting BV in the Lifestyle category, listed since at least February 2017. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.19.1, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 5.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read shared storage. Compared with version 2.19.1, it adds 5 new permissions (“Google Play install referrer”, “Prevent the device from sleeping”, “Receive push notifications” and 2 more) and drops 1 (“Modify shared storage”).

Ratings

3.4out of 55 ratings

5 ★40%
4 ★20%
3 ★0%
2 ★20%
1 ★20%

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What's new in v3.10.0

- Friends of Hue switches support. Smart, battery-free and fully configurable via the Hue app. - Added a banner to assist you on how to improve Home and Away routines and Widgets if your phone enabled battery optimization for the Hue app. - This release also includes various stability and performance improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Transform the way you experience light with Philips Hue. The Philips Hue App makes it easy for you to get the most out of your Hue lights and accessories. CONTROL YOUR LIGHTS WITH EASE With the Philips Hue App, you can easily organize your individual lights into rooms. Switch rooms on/off or change the color or brightness of all your lights to match your mood or your activity. It's easy to control no matter how many lights you have. PLAY WITH 16 MILLION COLORS Transform your lighting into an extraordinary experience with our color palette. Effortlessly choose from 16 million colors or any shade of white light. THE PERFECT LIGHT FOR ANY MOMENT OF YOUR DAY Choose from four preset light recipes that support your daily routines: Energize, Concentrate, Read and Relax. Get ready for the day with cool daylight that helps to energize your body and mind. Stay focused with finely tuned bright white light. Or put your feet up and relax with warm white light for the perfect end to the day. TRANSFORM ROOMS WITH ONE TAP Enjoy a sunset in Honolulu or a night out in London's Soho district. Simply tap the scene to transform your room. The Philips Hue App features over 30 scenes handpicked by our lighting designers. Let their expertise help you instantly transform your room. BRING YOUR PICTURES TO LIFE With our state of the art picture-to-light algorithm you can easily transform your favorite picture into a personal Philips Hue scene. The algorithm extracts the relevant colors and intelligently applies them to your lights. Now you can use your Hue lights to relive your memories using your own pictures. YOUR LIFE, YOUR LIGHTING ROUTINES Automate your lights any way you want. Start at a specific time or when the sun goes down, turn on and off or activate a scene. You can even mimic being home by randomizing the routine. HOME AND AWAY Set it and forget it. With the App's location awareness feature, your lights will automatically turn on when you arrive at your front door or turn off when you leave home. WAKE UP AND GO TO SLEEP Configure your lights to help you fall asleep at night and wake up energized. Create your own personal sleep routines to automatically dim the lights in the evening or gently wake you up in the morning. VOICE CONTROL: YOU TALK, HUE RESPONDS Surprise your guests or simply never struggle again while walking into a dark home with your hands full. Whether you want to turn your lights on and off or change the brightness of a room, a lot can be done using your voice. Explore the possibilities of voice control with the voice assistant of your choice. Discover more on: www.meethue.com

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v2.19.1. Since v3.10.0 it requires Android 5.0+.

v3.10.0 LATEST Aug 3, 2026 51.9 MB TRUSTED v2.19.1 Mar 2, 2018 60.6 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 3, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Thanh Ly” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Dec 1, 2018
Validated against Google Play Aug 3, 2026
Antivirus scan passed Nov 4, 2020
Signed byCN=Thanh Ly
Signing certificate (SHA-1)5E:53:CA:BD:BA:11:19:4F:ED:F1:4C:62:81:63:55:66:C1:B4:4E:BA
File MD52fb14e8c985baff63a51c60fed152020
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

Philips Hue requests 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.philips.lighting.hue2.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Philips Hue APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Philips Hue for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 2.19.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2.19.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Philips Hue APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2fb14e8c985baff63a51c60fed152020.