Home LivingSmart HomeYou can now control your Philips Hue lights via a widget — here’s howThe new Hue widgets allow users to adjust the brightness and colour of lights, as well as set schedules and activate scenesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Home LivingSmart HomeYou can now control your Philips Hue lights via a widget — here’s howThe new Hue widgets allow users to adjust the brightness and colour of lights, as well as set schedules and activate scenesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The new Hue widgets allow users to adjust the brightness and colour of lights, as well as set schedules and activate scenes
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Philips Hue)
(Image credit: Philips Hue)
The new Philips Hue app update means it’s now possible to control Hue lights via a widget. Hue widgets can be added to the Apple Home Screen, Lock Screen or Today View, and can be used for controlling lights and other accessories.
Despite starting up just over 10 years ago,Philips Hueis the biggest smart lighting brand within the industry. Not only does it regularly launch new products, but it continues to introduceexciting updatesjust as often.
Well, after updating to version 5.14 last week, it’s now possible to control the Philips Hue app via a widget foriOSdevices. Hue widgets can be added to theAppleHome Screen, Lock Screen or Today View, and can be used for controlling lights and other accessories. Not only does this move make it easier than ever to control your smart lights, but it can all be done without having to open the app itself.
How to add Hue widgets to your home screen
Tap and hold any empty space on your Home Screen.
When it appears, tap the+icon that appears at the top left of the screen.
Search for’Hue’and click on the logo when it pops up.
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Choose what size widget you’d like and tap’Add Widget'.
Position the widget to wherever you’d like and click’Done’when finished.
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(Image credit: Lizzie Wilmot / T3)
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