{"id":4228,"date":"2019-04-24T13:07:24","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T20:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/?p=4228"},"modified":"2022-01-31T09:37:30","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T16:37:30","slug":"philips-hue-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/philips-hue-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Creative Philips Hue Ideas You Will Want to Try in Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Philips Hue is the most well-known brand in smart lighting, and there are plenty of options for customizing it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Whether you want to throw a disco party or match your lights to the TV, <a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/philips-hue-3rd-gen-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Philips Hue<\/span><\/a> has so many lighting options and apps to perfect your home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We gathered our favorite Philips Hue\u00a0ideas to help you brainstorm some options for taking your home to the next level.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#23_Philips_Hue_Ideas\">23 Philips Hue Ideas<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Make_your_own_Death_Star\">Make your own Death Star<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Launch_a_disco_party\">Launch a disco party<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Change_your_lights_with_the_weather\">Change your lights with the weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Use_your_voice_to_change_the_lights\">Use your voice to change the lights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Control_your_lights_at_your_bedside\">Control your lights at your bedside<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Connect_with_XBOX_One\">Connect with XBOX One<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Turn_on_your_lights_automatically_when_you_arrive_home\">Turn on your lights automatically when you arrive home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Show_your_team_pride\">Show your team pride<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Control_all_smart_home_devices_in_one_place\">Control all smart home devices in one place<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Integrate_with_Kodi_for_your_home_theater\">Integrate with Kodi for your home theater<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Set_up_great_bias_lighting\">Set up great bias lighting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Set_notifications_you_can8217t_miss\">Set notifications you can&#8217;t miss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Automate_with_HomeKit\">Automate with HomeKit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Install_unique_hanging_lights_or_desk_lamps\">Install unique hanging lights or desk lamps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#i\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Get_cooking_reminders\">Get cooking reminders<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Light_up_your_kitchen\">Light up your kitchen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Create_a_Hue_widget_in_your_phone\">Create a Hue widget in your phone<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Automate_your_lights_with_motion\">Automate your lights with motion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Make_your_movies_realistic\">Make your movies realistic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Get_smart_outdoor_lighting\">Get smart outdoor lighting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Let_Nest_control_your_lights\">Let Nest control your lights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Use_SmartThings_for_complete_control\">Use SmartThings for complete control<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Take_Hue_Goanywhere\">Take Hue Go\u00a0anywhere<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Have_Alexa_or_Google_Assistant_trigger_specific_scenes\">Have Alexa or Google Assistant trigger specific scenes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"23_Philips_Hue_Ideas\">23 Philips Hue Ideas<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"affiliate\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affiliate Disclosure<\/a>: This page contains affiliate links, which earn us a\u00a0commission at no cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Make_your_own_Death_Star\">Make your own Death Star<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\">We found this idea on Twitter. Combine a Hue bulb with an Ikea lamp to make your ultimate Star Wars lighting. You can even change the colors to make it more dramatic. Just keep an eye on the main reactor&#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Best thing about having <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PhilipsHue\">@philipshue<\/a> lights and an <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IKEAUK\">@ikeauk<\/a> light ? Death Star! ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/s8RTn2rxFb\">https:\/\/t.co\/s8RTn2rxFb<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Z2n4VQwCX5\">pic.twitter.com\/Z2n4VQwCX5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 paaauuull (@_pxxl_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_pxxl_\/status\/820397405082361856\">January 14, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Launch_a_disco_party\">Launch a disco party<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using a third-party app like the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=nl.ijsdesign.huedisco&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hue Disco app<\/a>, you can turn your home into a full rave\u00a0and have the lights change to the music. The app recognizes music play through your phone&#8217;s microphone, then changes the lighting to match the mood.<\/p>\n<p>You can also adjust the microphone sensitivity, brightness, color saturation, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our article about <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/philips-hue-music-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philips Hue music ideas<\/a><\/span> for more ways to integrate with music.<\/p>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7458221108232710\" data-ad-slot=\"9236892931\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script><br \/>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Change_your_lights_with_the_weather\">Change your lights with the weather<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Automate your lights using <a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/applets\/G8XHBhqb-if-it-begins-to-rain-then-change-the-light-colors-to-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IFTTT (If This, Then That)<\/a> to have the lights turn blue when it rains. IFTTT pulls in weather data and can automatically change your lights based on what&#8217;s going on outside. You can also use it to automate your lights to turn on at sunset.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Use_your_voice_to_change_the_lights\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8646 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/amazon_echo_dot_heather_gray-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"amazon echo dot v3 heather gray\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/amazon_echo_dot_heather_gray-compressor.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/amazon_echo_dot_heather_gray-compressor-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/amazon_echo_dot_heather_gray-compressor-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/amazon_echo_dot_heather_gray-compressor-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/>Use your voice to change the lights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/best-smart-bulbs-alexa-google-assistant\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexa or the Google Assistant,<\/a> you can have the lights change with your voice commands. This can range from basic on\/off commands, to more specific ones: &#8220;Alexa, dim my lights by 30%&#8221; or &#8220;Set Kitchen lights to Blue.&#8221; Both assistants work very well for controlling your Hue lights in an easy, hands-free way.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Control_your_lights_at_your_bedside\">Control your lights at your bedside<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kxPhvz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hue Tap<\/a><\/span> or Hue\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kxBmoY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dimmer switch<\/a><\/span> with its removable remote, you can turn the lights on or off with a quick tap. These are also great at the entrance of\u00a0bedrooms and living rooms as versatile wall switches.<\/p>\n<p>You can program the Tap with a few of your favorite presets, or adjust the brightness manually with the dimmer switch. Both are smart options if you have someone at home who doesn&#8217;t like using the app for controlling lights.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3671\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue-light-switch-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"hue light switch\" width=\"187\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue-light-switch-compressor.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue-light-switch-compressor-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue-light-switch-compressor-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue-light-switch-compressor-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3670\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue-dimmer-switch-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"hue dimmer switch\" width=\"143\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue-dimmer-switch-compressor.jpg 883w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue-dimmer-switch-compressor-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue-dimmer-switch-compressor-754x1024.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px\" \/><\/div>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Connect_with_XBOX_One\">Connect with XBOX One<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a gamer, Philips Hue can really enhance your experience by connecting to your XBOX. The game Chariot is specifically programmed to interact with your Hue lights while you play. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.windowscentral.com\/philips-wants-bring-hue-sync-lighting-xbox-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full XBOX support<\/a> is still a wish list item, there is a workaround you could try.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/carstena\/game-to-philips-hue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The workaround involves<\/a>\u00a0using a screen capture program like Bandicam, which can take screenshots every few seconds.\u00a0The strongest colors on the screen are then sent to your Hue lights. While similar Philips Hue ideas work with movies or TV, the XBOX integration is great for gamers.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><span id=\"Turn_on_your_lights_automatically_when_you_arrive_home\">Turn on your lights automatically when you arrive home<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By enabling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gottabemobile.com\/how-to-turn-on-philips-hue-lights-when-you-get-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">geofencing <\/a>in Hue&#8217;s menu of options,\u00a0you have your lights turn on automatically when your phone&#8217;s location shows that you arrived home. You can also make your lights turn off when you leave for the day. This will save you power and add convienence by automating your lights.<\/p>\n<p>Just note that if the geofencing barrier is incorrect, you&#8217;ll need to use IFTTT to correct it.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><span id=\"Show_your_team_pride\">Show your team pride<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This is a simple idea to impress your guests. Using the Hue app, simply change the colors of your multicolor bulbs to match your favorite sports team. This makes your gathering the most festive sports party ever.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Set my <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Philips\">@Philips<\/a> Hue lights to red &amp; blue tonight to cheer for the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Patriots\">@Patriots<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFCChampionship?src=hash\">#AFCChampionship<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PatsNation?src=hash\">#PatsNation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PhilipsHue?src=hash\">#PhilipsHue<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Tech?src=hash\">#Tech<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Design?src=hash\">#Design<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Geek?src=hash\">#Geek<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yreWtjpyfT\">pic.twitter.com\/yreWtjpyfT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Casey Kita (@caseykita) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/caseykita\/status\/823343271518863362\">January 23, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Control_all_smart_home_devices_in_one_place\">Control all smart home devices in one place<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using different apps to control smart home devices is a huge annoyance. But some <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/philips-hue-and-lifx-3rd-party-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">third-party apps<\/a><\/span> let you control your Hue lights in addition to other home tech.<\/p>\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightbow.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lightbow app<\/a>, you can easily control LIFX, Hue, and other bulbs, along with WeMo smart outlets. What&#8217;s great about it is that you don&#8217;t need a hub or additional hardware to use the app for controls.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4242 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/lighbow_app-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"94\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/lighbow_app-compressor.jpg 500w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/lighbow_app-compressor-142x300.jpg 142w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/lighbow_app-compressor-484x1024.jpg 484w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Integrate_with_Kodi_for_your_home_theater\">Integrate with Kodi for your home theater<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make the lights change dramatically as you watch TV.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re familiar with Kodi, you know it&#8217;s open source software for managing media files and setting up your home theater.<\/p>\n<p>Kodi has a Philips Hue add-on that can integrate your lights with your TV. The two modes are ambilight and theater. Ambilight matches the colors on the screen, while theater mode dims the lights once you start a movie or TV show, and turns the lights back on after the show is stopped.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Set_up_great_bias_lighting\">Set up great bias lighting<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2jrTdjv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3470 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hue_bloom-compressor.jpg\" rel='magnific' alt=\"hue bloom smartthings\" width=\"76\" height=\"76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hue_bloom-compressor.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hue_bloom-compressor-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hue_bloom-compressor-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 76px) 100vw, 76px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hue Bloom\u00a0and Iris\u00a0are both designed to light up a wall. One of the best areas for this kind of home lighting is behind your TV. These lights make excellent bias lighting to add to the mood and functionality of your home theater.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-587\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hue_bloom_tv.jpg\" alt=\"Philips Hue bias lighting\" width=\"423\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hue_bloom_tv.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hue_bloom_tv-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hue_bloom_tv-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another alternative is to buy inexpensive, basic floor lamps and put in a Hue bulb.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><span id=\"Set_notifications_you_can8217t_miss\">Set notifications you can&#8217;t miss<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using IFTTT or Tasker, you can have your lights turn red or flash when you have a missed call, text message, or are tagged in a photo on Facebook. You can even specify the notifications so the lights only change when you receive an email from a VIP.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><span id=\"Automate_with_HomeKit\">Automate with HomeKit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer Siri and Apple devices, you can also control your Philips Hue bulbs using HomeKit. As long as you have an iPad or Apple TV (any device using iOS 10 or above), then you can get HomeKit working. Then Siri will control your Hue bulbs and any other HomeKit-compatible devices around your home. Very cool!<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Install_unique_hanging_lights_or_desk_lamps\">Install unique hanging lights or desk lamps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you think of smart lights, you probably think of standard smart bulbs.<\/p>\n<p>But Hue actually offers a variety of desk lights,\u00a0recessed down lights, and hanging lamps under the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2juab0V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hue Phoenix<\/a><\/span> brand. The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2juuScN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hue Beyond lamp<\/a><\/span>\u00a0actually has layers where you can shine two different colors for a very unique look.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"i\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4246 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/phoenix_lamp-compressor-1.jpg\" alt=\"philips hue phoenix lamp\" width=\"277\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/phoenix_lamp-compressor-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/phoenix_lamp-compressor-1-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4247 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hue_pendant_light-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"Hue pendant light\" width=\"269\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hue_pendant_light-compressor.jpg 500w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hue_pendant_light-compressor-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Get_cooking_reminders\">Get cooking reminders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re the kind of person who is constantly burning food, have your lights remind you when the food is finished.<\/p>\n<p>Ask Alexa to set a timer for however long the food needs to cook. Then set up an <a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/ifttt-applets-only-at-certain-times\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IFTTT applet<\/a> to have all of your Hue lights flash when your Alexa timer is finished. Even if your food is cooking upstairs, the flashing lights will remind you that dinner is ready downstairs.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, this is a little extra work to set up, but it might be worth it for you.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Light_up_your_kitchen\">Light up your kitchen<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2k6xVsJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Philips Hue light strips<\/a><\/span>, make your kitchen look stunning by illuminating areas around your kitchen cabinets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2823\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/philips-hue-lifestyle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/philips-hue-lifestyle.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/philips-hue-lifestyle-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Light strips\u00a0look cool anywhere in the home, and we&#8217;ve installed them <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/led-light-strip-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">throughout ours<\/a><\/span> (see the video below). But we especially love them in the kitchen. It really accents your kitchen&#8217;s white space, especially since it&#8217;s the area where most people host guests. This is one of the Philips Hue ideas that anyone could agree looks stunning.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7soFzqvIxQ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9785\" src=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Lightstrip-embed-min.jpg\" rel='magnific' alt=\"light strips review\" width=\"539\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Lightstrip-embed-min.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Lightstrip-embed-min-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Lightstrip-embed-min-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Create_a_Hue_widget_in_your_phone\">Create a Hue widget in your phone<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have an iOS device, you can create a widget directly within the Hue app to control your lights easier on-the-go.\u00a0Select an icon for the widget and specify which bulbs you want as part of the widget. Then add it to the top of your dropdown menu.<\/p>\n<p>Android users can create a widget by downloading it separately and then placing it on your home screen. After the widgets are set up, you can control Hue lights without even opening up the app.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Automate_your_lights_with_motion\">Automate your lights with motion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Never forget to turn off your lights again. The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2j8HiZA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hue motion sensor<\/a><\/span> automatically turns your lights on when motion is sensed and off after motion stops.<\/p>\n<p>Mount or place it in a garage and have your lights turn on when you pull in. Alternatively, place it in the hallway to have your lights turn on for guests who get up in the middle of the night.<\/p>\n<p>We used motion sensors to automate light strips in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/toNVmPoyAfk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this video tutorial<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4236\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/philips_motion_sensor-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"philips hue motion sensor\" width=\"365\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/philips_motion_sensor-compressor.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/philips_motion_sensor-compressor-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/philips_motion_sensor-compressor-1024x874.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Make_your_movies_realistic\">Make your movies realistic<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just like the Kodi integration, you can also make your lights work with streaming services. Download the third-party app Huey\u00a0to have your lights change colors with movies or TV shows. Great for getting fully immersed in what you are watching, or just showing off to visitors.<\/p>\n<p>The Ambience Chrome extension also integrates your Hue lights with Hulu, Netflix, and others.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Get_smart_outdoor_lighting\">Get smart outdoor lighting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Beyond making your indoor lights amazing, you can also use Philips Hue lights to add smart outdoor lighting. These are weatherproof and will make your yard look incredible.<\/p>\n<p>Hue offers outdoor multicolor light strips, lamps, and more. We go over your best outdoor options <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/best-smart-outdoor-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in this article<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-335 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/nest-thermostat-featured-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"Smart Thermostat Nest\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/nest-thermostat-featured-compressor.jpg 538w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/nest-thermostat-featured-compressor-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Let_Nest_control_your_lights\">Let Nest control your lights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nest thermostats and Hue lights work together. Since Nest&#8217;s technology learns when you are <a href=\"https:\/\/workswith.nest.com\/company\/philips-hue\/philips-hue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home and away<\/a>, you can use this to automatically turn your lights on and off.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Use_SmartThings_for_complete_control\">Use SmartThings for complete control<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By integrating Hue with the SmartThings hub, you can get\u00a0Hue lights working with many other devices for complete automation.\u00a0For example, pair your Hue lights with your smart TV and\u00a0Bose speaker. When you get home, SmartThings will turn on all of the devices on at once.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/39-smartthings-ideas\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Using SmartThings<\/a> is one of my favorite Philips Hue ideas because it makes your smart home much easier to manage. Instead of controlling each device in its own app, you can just use SmartThings.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Take_Hue_Goanywhere\">Take Hue Go\u00a0anywhere<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This small, battery-powered light is great for\u00a0outdoor events. Kids will love bringing this little light out on the porch. Just like the rest of the Hue lights, it syncs with music\u00a0and has 16 million colors, which you can select from the app.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kya7Lk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3668\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue_go-compressor.jpg\" rel='magnific' alt=\"hue go\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue_go-compressor.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue_go-compressor-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue_go-compressor-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hue_go-compressor-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Have_Alexa_or_Google_Assistant_trigger_specific_scenes\">Have Alexa or Google Assistant trigger specific scenes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While you may think the only commands you can tell Alexa are to &#8220;turn the lights to 50%,&#8221; there are plenty of additional commands using IFTTT. After integrating the <a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/applets\/475215p-hey-alexa-trigger-_____-scene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IFTTT applet<\/a>, just say, &#8220;Alexa, trigger ____ scene.&#8221; Hue already makes it easy to create and browse scenes within their app, and voice commands only make it easier to control.<\/p>\n<p>You can also do this without IFTTT by creating and automating scenes in the Hue app.<\/p>\n<p>The same thing applies with Google Assistant, which you can easily use to set the scene.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>If you&#8217;re finding Hue to be too expensive and want to check out alternative bulbs, watch our video with the 7 best (and 2 worst) smart light bulbs on Amazon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-ZPo7C3PDT4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9821\" src=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-smart-bulbs-embed-compressor.jpg\" rel='magnific' alt=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-ZPo7C3PDT4\" width=\"553\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-smart-bulbs-embed-compressor.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-smart-bulbs-embed-compressor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-smart-bulbs-embed-compressor-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We also compared <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/lifx-vs-hue-comparison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LIFX vs Hue<\/a><\/span> here on the website, so you&#8217;ll want to read up on their differences.<\/p>\n<p>What are your favorite Philips Hue ideas? 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