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App top related FAQs
Which Apple (iPods, iPhones and iPads) or Android operation system/devices supported the latest Philips Hue app 3.0?
How to create a Hue account and link to your Hue Bridge?
I cannot log in to my Hue account via the Philips Hue app, what can I do?
App support by category
Features
App feature support
Control your lights
How does Hue work with the camera on my phone?
I am unable to control my bridge when I am away from home.
Can I control lights in multiple rooms using my Hue tap or Hue dimmer switch with the Philips Hue app?
Can I control multiple Hue bridges with the Philips Hue app?
How does Hue work with the camera roll on my phone?
How do I create a Hue account?
When is the best time to set-up the software update?
How does the Sunset/Sunrise feature work?
What is Hue labs, and what can it do for me?
Rooms
How can I set all the lights in a room to the same color?
How can I set one light in a room to a specific color and/or brightness?
Can I assign one light in multiple rooms/areas?
Can I control lights in multiple rooms using my Hue tap or Hue dimmer switch with the Philips Hue app?
How do I move a light to another room in my Philips Hue app?
Scenes
I have deleted the Philips Hue app default scenes, how can I get them back on my dashboard?
How can I create new scenes in the Philips Hue app?
How can I modify the colors or brightness of lights in a scene?
How can I set the color or brightness for a light when I create a picture scene?
How does Hue work with the camera on my phone?
How do I rename or delete a scene?
Is there a limit to the number of scenes I can create?
Personal routines
Where can I find the routines and timers from my 3rd party apps in the Philips Hue app?
Can I setup sunset and/or sunrise triggers for routines while I’m not at home?
How can I create a routine based on sunset/sunrise?
Why can I only select default scenes when I select ‘Home’ in the ‘Where’ for a routine, widget or accessory?
How can I set an offset for my Sunrise/Sunset?
Home & Away
How do I activate "Home & Away"?
I am unable to control my bridge when I am away from home.
What devices support "Home & Away"?
Can I set my "Home & Away" location without having access to my home Wi-Fi?
Do I need to be at home for the software update?
Updates
App updates
When will the "Philips Hue app gen 1" be removed from the App Store/Google Play Store?
What can I find in the “What’s new section”?
I have had the message “Downloading updates” in my Hue app for a while, what can I do?
What do the orange exclamation marks in my Hue App mean?
Why do I need to keep my system up to date with software updates?
What is the software postpone function?
How often/long can I postpone the software-update?
Does the postpone software function have an impact on the security of my Hue system?
How can I manually update my system after I postponed an update?
How can I check if I have the latest software?
Which Hue products can receive software updates?
Compatibility
App compatibility
Can I control my Philips Hue lights from multiple devices?
What is the difference between the IFTTT and the Philips Hue app sunset and sunrise?
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Troubleshooting
App troubleshooting
How does Hue work with the camera on my phone?
I am unable to control my bridge when I am away from home.
Can I assign one light in multiple rooms/areas?
I cannot log in to my Hue account via the Philips Hue app, what can I do?
What does "Unreachable" below my light names mean
What can I do if I experience issues after installing a formula on Hue labs?
When I open the Philips Hue app on my device I cannot identify or connect with my lights, what should I do?
I can’t use some of the new hue features. What shall I do?
When trying to link the Philips Hue bridge to the portal and pressing the link button, the website reports that "You weren't quick enough". What can I do?
How can I see which routine is from which 3rd party app?
I disabled and/or deleted all 3rd party routines and I still have unexpected behaviour. How can I resolve this?
I have setup my Hue accessories via Apple Homekit/3rd party app, how do I set it back to default?
Will my sunset/sunrise routines continue to work if I am away from home and/or do not have my App opened?
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