Effortlessly control the Philips Hue system in your house using the PC with the help of this efficient and streamlined software solution.
- WinHue
- Version :2 1.0.8.7 / 3 Beta 13
- License :Freeware
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :Pascal Pharand
WinHue Description
WinHue is a streamlined piece of software designed from the ground up to make it as easy as possible for you to fully control your Philips Hue bulbs and get the desired effect in terms of lighting.
The application comes with a straightforward user-interface, with a ribbon toolbar that provides you with quick access to the app’s basic functions, without cluttering the workspace.
When it comes to connecting and controlling your Philips Hue bulbs, the utility provides you with the options to either manually input their IP or automatically search for them.
When it comes to adjusting the light and mood of your home, you are mostly required to rely on WinHue’s easily accessible sliders. The utility enables you to control parameters such as hue, color, brightness, color temperature and saturation just to name a few.
The software solution also enables you to create groups, scenes, schedules, moods and scenes, as well as to define a set of rules.
In addition, you can send turn-on and -off commands or add several interesting light effects. With a little bit of patience and willingness, you can easily and properly set up your Philips Hue system to go perfectly with your home’s intended colors or your mood.
In order to create schedules, you need to choose their type and write their name and a description, add the start date and time and the transition time. WinHue also enables you to create groups, quite useful when you want to control all bulbs from a certain area or room of your home.
Taking all things into consideration, WinHue is a comprehensive and efficient software solution for fully controlling your Philips Hue bulbs. The application comes with a streamlined interface, lots of customization features and is not at all heavy on your computer’s resources.
System requirements
- .NET Framework 4.5.1
- Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable library
- Philips Hue system