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Philips Hue iOS App Updated With Siri Shortcuts Support

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The Philips Hue app for iOS this week updated with support for Siri Shortcuts, allowing users to add their lights to a Shortcut to turn on scenes like "Movie Time." Siri will also now learn when people are using their favorite scenes and suggest them for quick activation on the iOS lock screen, in Siri search, and on the Siri Apple Watch face (via 9to5Mac).

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The Shortcuts app launched to the public within iOS 12 in September, allowing users to create multi-step shortcuts using first and third-party apps that can be activated by Siri voice command. Shortcuts are deeply customizable, and third party apps like the Hue app are able to develop quick actions for Siri that can be incorporated into Shortcuts recipes.

During the original announcement, the company explained how Hue shortcuts are compatible with other shortcuts, so you can have a whole "Dinner Time" setup that not only changes the lights, but also does things like turn on music and text family members that the food is ready.

The launch of Shortcuts for Hue lights comes after the company revealed new light fixtures last August, aimed at providing light for an entertainment area. These include the Hue Play (seen above) and Hue Signe lights. Philips Hue also now sells a range of outdoor lights, including an Outdoor Lightstrip, spotlight, and path light.

For the new Siri Shortcuts integration, Philips Hue version 3.6.0 is available to download now on the iOS App Store.

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ipedro said:
Philips Hue is already integrated into HomeKit scenes so I’m not sure how this will be any different. You can already call up a HomeKit scene from Shortcuts.
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A HomeKit scene, scenes from the hue app can’t be brought up until now. Not quite sure what huge difference that makes
 
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The Philips Hue app for iOS this week updated with support for Siri Shortcuts, allowing users to add their lights to a Shortcut to turn on scenes like "Movie Time." Siri will also now learn when people are using their favorite scenes and suggest them for quick activation on the iOS lock screen, in Siri search, and on the Siri Apple Watch face (via 9to5Mac).

Hue-Play-2.jpg

The Shortcuts app launched to the public within iOS 12 in September, allowing users to create multi-step shortcuts using first and third-party apps that can be activated by Siri voice command. Shortcuts are deeply customizable, and third party apps like the Hue app are able to develop quick actions for Siri that can be incorporated into Shortcuts recipes.

During the original announcement, the company explained how Hue shortcuts are compatible with other shortcuts, so you can have a whole "Dinner Time" setup that not only changes the lights, but also does things like turn on music and text family members that the food is ready.

The launch of Shortcuts for Hue lights comes after the company revealed new light fixtures last August, aimed at providing light for an entertainment area. These include the Hue Play (seen above) and Hue Signe lights. Philips Hue also now sells a range of outdoor lights, including an Outdoor Lightstrip, spotlight, and path light.

For the new Siri Shortcuts integration, Philips Hue version 3.6.0 is available to download now on the iOS App Store.

Article Link: Philips Hue iOS App Updated With Siri Shortcuts Support
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I like how lighting closely matches what is on the screen, is this the actual feature of these bulbs, or is it just a directed shot?
 
StellarVixen said:
I like how lighting closely matches what is on the screen, is this the actual feature of these bulbs, or is it just a directed shot?
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It is a feature. But you need the App "Hue Sync" on a PC or Mac to synchronize the content and the lights.
 
I did my entire 1st floor with hue lights. It’s awesome. I love them. Really makes every room feel special and different. Asking Siri to turn off or on lights in rooms just feels like the future. Can’t wait to get hue play.
 
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Amacfa said:
A HomeKit scene, scenes from the hue app can’t be brought up until now. Not quite sure what huge difference that makes
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Huh? What are you talking about? HomeKit scenes have been a part of Shortcuts from day one.

And Philips Hue app scenes are transferred to HomeKit and vice versa.

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Amacfa said:
This is great, anyone come up with some cool shortcuts yet? Please share!
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I have an Alexa routine set up which you could probably duplicate in Siri. You say “Night Night” and she replies “Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs murder you in your sleep, ha,ha,ha ha ha ha”, then she turns off all the lights in the house and starts playing the theme from “The Exorcist” It really helps us settle down for the night.
 
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One step closer to giving me the ability to use Sync on an Apple TV while watching a film?

I can dream...
 
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The Philips Hue app for iOS this week updated with support for Siri Shortcuts, allowing users to add their lights to a Shortcut to turn on scenes like "Movie Time." Siri will also now learn when people are using their favorite scenes and suggest them for quick activation on the iOS lock screen, in Siri search, and on the Siri Apple Watch face (via 9to5Mac).

Hue-Play-2.jpg

The Shortcuts app launched to the public within iOS 12 in September, allowing users to create multi-step shortcuts using first and third-party apps that can be activated by Siri voice command. Shortcuts are deeply customizable, and third party apps like the Hue app are able to develop quick actions for Siri that can be incorporated into Shortcuts recipes.

During the original announcement, the company explained how Hue shortcuts are compatible with other shortcuts, so you can have a whole "Dinner Time" setup that not only changes the lights, but also does things like turn on music and text family members that the food is ready.

The launch of Shortcuts for Hue lights comes after the company revealed new light fixtures last August, aimed at providing light for an entertainment area. These include the Hue Play (seen above) and Hue Signe lights. Philips Hue also now sells a range of outdoor lights, including an Outdoor Lightstrip, spotlight, and path light.

For the new Siri Shortcuts integration, Philips Hue version 3.6.0 is available to download now on the iOS App Store.

Article Link: Philips Hue iOS App Updated With Siri Shortcuts Support
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Indeed. I was surprised when I got the notification of a new update.
 
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