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Since some of you asked us to give you step by step manuals on how to use certain parts of iConnectHue for Philips Hue, we couldn’t resist but do so. Stuck with something? Here you go!
Light Migration Wizard
How to use it and easily replace a Philips Hue light
You want to replace a light with a new one for the very easiest way? Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to do this with our Light Migration Wizard: Please note the following: Only lights of a same or better type can replace your old one (e.g. color -> color, color temp -> color, […]
How to use it and easily replace a Philips Hue light
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How to make your doorbell blink your Hue lights
If you have a quiet doorbell or your home is too big so you sometimes miss when somebody’s ringing – buy a relais and a Hue wall switch module and get some visual notification for your doorbell – this is how we did it: Setup your Hue wall switch module as Push switch with one […]
How to make your doorbell blink your Hue lights
SIRI SHORTCUTS
How to control Philips Hue with Siri Shortcuts via iConnectHue
There are two ways of setting up a Siri shortcut for iConnectHue. With a membership or 2020 upgrade (latter is included for everyone who purchased it beginning with version 4/ After Nov 2019), you can create many actions directly from iConnectHue! For that, tap the menu button (three dots) and select to add it to […]
How to control Philips Hue with Siri Shortcuts via iConnectHue
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How to attach your Lutron Aurora to the Hue Smart Button Base
If your Hue Smart Button base is just lying around, because you have it attached to a fridge or like to have it mobile, you can still put it to good use for your Lutron Aurora. With a little handywork and preferably a mini electric grinder this is easily done. See for yourself: All you […]
How to attach your Lutron Aurora to the Hue Smart Button Base
DISCOTAINMENT
Hue Disco with iConnectHue’s Discotainment and Hue Entertainment
Turn your living room into a living Hue disco! With iConnectHues Discotainment you can easily make the most of your party and get your people in dancing mood, which might even save you some booze 🙂 One of our employees even uses Discotainment to create the perfect atmosphere for concerts. This Tutorial will show you […]
Hue Disco with iConnectHue’s Discotainment and Hue Entertainment
COMBINING MOTION SENSORS
How do I combine two motion sensors for one area?
You want to use two motion sensors in the same area and make them work together? Here is a step by step tutorial how to make it happen with iConnectHue: Please Note: This tutorial describes how to set up one motion sensor, at the end please repeat these steps for the second one. In our […]
How do I combine two motion sensors for one area?
Home & Away
How do I set up arrival/leaving (geofencing) for multiple and individual users?
iConnectHue allows you to have different automated functions when individual app users arrive or leave at a home location via geofencing. This feature is called Home & Away, and is part of our memberships or available as in-app purchase. How do I start the setup? How do I add my home location for geofencing? How […]
How do I set up arrival/leaving (geofencing) for multiple and individual users?
ALTERNATIONS
How to set up alternations with Philips Hue switches and Motion Sensors
iConnectHue allows you to do advanced editing of your Philips Hue (Signify Hue) switches like Hue Tap, Hue Dimmer, Hue Smart Button, but also of Friends of Hue switches like the amazing Lutron Aurora. You can program them the way you want. For all devices it is possible to set several actions for one button. […]
How to set up alternations with Philips Hue switches and Motion Sensors
ANIMATIONS
How to create an Animation (Dynamic Scenes) for Philips Hue lights
One of iConnectHue’s great features are Animations on your Philips Hue bridge. Animations are dynamic scenes – they change over the course of time. Contrary to many other apps, they are stored directly on your bridge – allowing you to turn off your device, and thus saving you battery life. They can also be stored […]
How to create an Animation (Dynamic Scenes) for Philips Hue lights
MAGIC SCENES:
How to create colorful Magic Scenes with iConnectHue
Magic Scenes are one of iConnectHue’s great features. They are similar to normal scenes, but much more colorful and versatile, making it easy for you to play with colors in a room. Created once, they are usable in every light group – unlike normal scenes, which are group-dependent. All user changable settings for Magic Scenes […]
How to create colorful Magic Scenes with iConnectHue