The Philips Hue app for iOS has received an update, now at version 5.30.0. This is the first update of the month, following the previous version 5.29.0 which was released in October. The earlier update added new features for Hue security cameras and allowed users to trigger timers or Mimic presence automation directly from the iOS widget.
Update Details
The changelog for version 5.30.0 simply mentions that it includes bug fixes and enhances stability for the Philips Hue app. However, the company hasn't provided any specific details about what exactly has been fixed. According to Hueblog, there appears to be new widget features for security cameras, such as the Hue Secure Battery camera (currently priced at $139.99 on Amazon). This new feature allows users to access the live video feed from their camera quickly, instead of having to search through the app. It’s puzzling why this has not been highlighted in the release notes.
Missing Features
Unfortunately, this update does not introduce any of the highly awaited features, like 24-hour scenes, multi-bridge support, or improved integration for Hue Secure devices with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. You can download the Philips Hue app version 5.30.0 for iOS from the Apple App Store. There's no information yet on whether a similar update for Android devices will be released anytime soon.
