Hue TV Hack 1.13 + Redeem Codes
Light your space with video
Developer: Flaming Pear Software
Category: Lifestyle
Price: $2.99 (Download for free)
Version: 1.13
ID: com.flamingpear.hue2
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Description
Send colors from your TV to Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf, and Avea bulbs. Just aim Hue TV at your monitor and your space lights up with colors that follow the show you're watching. Too cool!
Using your device’s camera, the app chooses the most important colors in the picture – up to three – and puts you in the show. Even add extra, harmonized colors for a sophisticated effect.
Too bright? The global brightness control lets you dial it down for a quieter mood.
- Change the speed and vividness to your taste
- Selection tool lets you focus on just one part of the screen
- Quick on/ quick off switch
- Use up to fifty bulbs
- Remembers your settings between uses
- Use Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf, and Avea together at the same time
To use Hue TV you need at least one of...
- a Philips Hue bridge with at least one controlled bulb
- LIFX bulbs
- Nanoleaf panels and controller
- an Elgato Avea bulb and an iOS device with Bluetooth 4.0
LIFX bulbs should have the latest firmware update from http://www.lifx.com/pages/updates .
See meethue.com, lifx.co, nanoleaf.me, or elgato.com for more information.
Using your device’s camera, the app chooses the most important colors in the picture – up to three – and puts you in the show. Even add extra, harmonized colors for a sophisticated effect.
Too bright? The global brightness control lets you dial it down for a quieter mood.
- Change the speed and vividness to your taste
- Selection tool lets you focus on just one part of the screen
- Quick on/ quick off switch
- Use up to fifty bulbs
- Remembers your settings between uses
- Use Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf, and Avea together at the same time
To use Hue TV you need at least one of...
- a Philips Hue bridge with at least one controlled bulb
- LIFX bulbs
- Nanoleaf panels and controller
- an Elgato Avea bulb and an iOS device with Bluetooth 4.0
LIFX bulbs should have the latest firmware update from http://www.lifx.com/pages/updates .
See meethue.com, lifx.co, nanoleaf.me, or elgato.com for more information.
Version history
1.13
2022-02-15
- Controls now appear correctly on devices with screen notches.
- Fixed an issue with connecting to Nanoleaf.
- Fixed an issue with connecting to Nanoleaf.
1.12
2021-01-02
- Improves communication with Nanoleaf
1.11
2020-01-15
- Fixes discovery problem with the Gen 2 Hue bridge.
1.10
2019-04-09
- Control Nanoleaf panels.
1.09
2018-10-27
- Improved color selection method
- Removed support for Osram Lightify
- Updated privacy policy
- Removed support for Osram Lightify
- Updated privacy policy
1.08
2016-12-16
- We've added the most-requested feature: auto exposure! Now get better results from bright TVs in dark rooms.
- Improved Osram Lightify connection.
To use Hue TV with LIFX, you need to install the latest firmware update via the LIFX app.
- Improved Osram Lightify connection.
To use Hue TV with LIFX, you need to install the latest firmware update via the LIFX app.
1.07
2016-11-04
- Now handles the richer colors of 2016 Philips Hue bulbs.
- You can enter your Lightify serial number by using the gateway’s QR code.
- You can enter your Lightify serial number by using the gateway’s QR code.
1.06
2016-09-13
- Control Elgato Avea bulbs if your device has Bluetooth 4.0.
1.05
2016-07-09
- Now works with Osram Lightify bulbs.
1.04
2016-02-13
- Better color matching for LIFX bulbs.
1.03
2016-01-16
- Use either the front or back camera
- Compatible with February 2016 changes to the Philips Hue bridge
- Compatible with February 2016 changes to the Philips Hue bridge
1.02
2015-11-05
- Better handling of setups with many lights – no more skipped bulbs.
- More reliable connection under iOS 9.
- More reliable connection under iOS 9.
1.01
2015-07-13
- Improved handling of LIFX bulbs.
1.0
2015-07-04
Ways to hack Hue TV
- Redeem codes (Get the Redeem codes)
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Ratings
3.4 out of 5
45 Ratings
Reviews
Stephieeeeeesteph,
Does an okay job!
I have Hue Sync Box on my main TV but use a Lifx strip on my smaller TV in the sunroom. For fun, I downloaded this this week because I miss my Hue Sync box when I spend spring and summers out in the sunroom. No problem connecting with my Lifx bulbs (didn’t try Hue yet). It works well - the lag is barely noticeable and you can adjust the brightness and intensity. The only issue I’m having is the camera/focus box at minimum size is still too big for my 32” TV. So I get some black upper/lower areas of a movie and even some of the backs of my wall. I don’t have anywhere closer to the TV to position my iPad, but for my limitations (32” TV corner mounted at the ceiling) and the price it does the job. It works better on my iPhone X than iPod Air 2.
Julian37,
Fun novelty
I do not find much lag at all with this app. I am using an iPhone 6+ with a gigabit LAN and an original hue base with 7 gen 1 hue bulbs and light strip. I agree with some of the other reviews that the lights changing all the time in the room can distract from the tv but is fun for some shows. I don't like that it does not drop the light to very dull or off during dark scenes. It holds the last light setting before the screen went to the dark scene. Hopefully they will fix this issue soon. I would think that should be easy to program. I am happy I purchased.
slyckmb,
Wife Approved!!
I set this up in my man cave for the Super Bowl. The wife came in and said “Wow! I love your TV light!”
This is the first tv sync app I have tried and decided to buy it based on the reviews.
It is very easy to setup. I mounted and old iPhone on the wall behind my couch. I flipped the camera around to use the front facing camera so I could see the screen for setup. I connected my hue lights and it started working right away.
The device can be either vertical or horizontal. You can define a “pinch” box to tell the app which part of the camera picture to analyze to drive the color lights.
You can configure 5 color modes, but the documentation is sparse on what they do. You’ll just have to experiment to find what works best with your setup.
Overall, this is a very cool way to get tv color synchronized with your smart color lighting.
This is the first tv sync app I have tried and decided to buy it based on the reviews.
It is very easy to setup. I mounted and old iPhone on the wall behind my couch. I flipped the camera around to use the front facing camera so I could see the screen for setup. I connected my hue lights and it started working right away.
The device can be either vertical or horizontal. You can define a “pinch” box to tell the app which part of the camera picture to analyze to drive the color lights.
You can configure 5 color modes, but the documentation is sparse on what they do. You’ll just have to experiment to find what works best with your setup.
Overall, this is a very cool way to get tv color synchronized with your smart color lighting.
Jdididieb,
Hardly and Lag! Multiple settings!
I was very surprised how well this actually works! If you are not using your phone or have a secondary device, this app is amazing! There is basically no lag in transition from screen to lights. There is multiple settings that can allow you to manually adjust the syncing if you feel like it’s just not quit enough or is too much. This is one of the best sync hue apps out there!
goody90&,
Hue now makes a product that makes this obsolete
Attention everybody! This app is now obsolete. Hue actually makes a product now called Hue sync box, which is a physical hdmi device, it is f’n amazing and everything this app is not.
My biggest gripes with the app was the lag time. Even if very little lag time, it’s disorienting. The lights must be truely in sync for it to be immersive and enjoyable. The lag time ruins the entire experience because the lights are always a scene or camera shot behind and most movies especially action movies switch the screen to a different camera very frequently. You also have to point the camera at the screen meaning u can’t use your phone while using the app
My biggest gripes with the app was the lag time. Even if very little lag time, it’s disorienting. The lights must be truely in sync for it to be immersive and enjoyable. The lag time ruins the entire experience because the lights are always a scene or camera shot behind and most movies especially action movies switch the screen to a different camera very frequently. You also have to point the camera at the screen meaning u can’t use your phone while using the app
vivsavage37206,
great!
This app works beautifully. I encountered absolutely Zero issues with my Hue lights. There is not much customization necessary, (it's pretty much plug-and-play), but what you need/want is available. I am so glad I bought it. Just watched the Martian with this app zoomed in on my TV screen. I am just so impressed there were absolutely no issues- it works & feels great! effortless and fun to play with . Just an extremely well developed & engineered app. thanks!!
AlexisB809,
Throw in pinch to zoom.
Just needs zoom. This is the app to get for your movie room setup. I like placing my box either in the middle of the screen since this gives you smoother transitions, but there are some times when I place a rectangular box capturing the top of the tv for a the scenes bleeding into the room. Works great with 1 ceiling light and a strip behind the tv. BTW you get to pick the brightness levels.
SigmaSnake,
Not too shabby!
Sync delay is approx 1-2 seconds, which is not too bad. The only possible issue that I see is a background/foreground color mismatch, where a character wearing a red shirt standing in a blue background causing the app to project out a vivid red back light. This is not the dev's fault by any means and I think this app is as good as it gets.
different computers,
Broken App, No response from support
I've waited a week to hear from support and gotten nothing. This app CRASHES on an iOS 9 iPad, though the developer claims it works under iOS 9. It also crashes in iOS 15.3 on an iPhone 13 Pro Max. So if it's a hardware issue, it's a VERY large compatibilitiy issue.
Further, the app, on those rare occasions it doesn't crash, it refuses to connect to Nanoleaf devices, and most of the time never finds them.
This app has NEVER worked for me as advertised, and the developer does not respond. DO NOT BUY.
Further, the app, on those rare occasions it doesn't crash, it refuses to connect to Nanoleaf devices, and most of the time never finds them.
This app has NEVER worked for me as advertised, and the developer does not respond. DO NOT BUY.
JPny,
Best option for tv sync without “Hue Sync”
I’ve used this app for over a year now. It is a must for movie night.
Easy connection. I use my iPad at the camera for light syncing. I have used my phone when needed with no issues. You just have to have a good enough angle to see the whole picture without being a distraction for your viewing. I normally use a coffee table or back corner of the couch.
Needed update, being able to select where on the screen each light selects color from.
Love this app
Easy connection. I use my iPad at the camera for light syncing. I have used my phone when needed with no issues. You just have to have a good enough angle to see the whole picture without being a distraction for your viewing. I normally use a coffee table or back corner of the couch.
Needed update, being able to select where on the screen each light selects color from.
Love this app
