In order to get the most out of your smart lighting system and keep it even more secure, signing in to a Philips Hue account will become an essential part of controlling your lights — and here’s what you can do with one.
Add a layer of security
Invite new users to your account, remove user permissions when they’re no longer needed, or add two-factor authentication to keep your data even more secure.
Stay connected, wherever you are
Get access to your smart lights whether you’re at home or away. Turn lights on and off, check up on your system, or adjust your settings in the Hue app — from anywhere with an internet connection.¹
Sign in, manage access easily
It’s an easy sign-in experience on multiple devices, and you only have to press the button on the Bridge the first time you sign in. You’re in control, and will always be able to see who has access to your smart lighting system.
Compare user permissions
Add/remove lights, sensor & switches
Create/edit/remove Rooms & zones
Create/edit/remove automations
Link app to Spotify
Start/stop light sync
Arm/disarm Philips Hue Secure
View camera's live feed & video clips
View event timeline in Security Center
Receive notifications for Philips Hue Secure
Manage camera settings
Subscribe to Philips Hue Secure plan
Add/remove Bridge
Create/rename/delete Home
Manage user permissions
What else you can do with Philips Hue accounts
Philips Hue + Spotify
Link your Philips Hue and Spotify accounts to watch your lights react to the music. Use the Sync tab in the Hue app to start — and transform the room into a personal concert.¹
Smart home assistants
Connect your Philips Hue account to a smart home assistant, and let your lights react to your command. Tell them what to do, and they’ll do it — look, no hands!
Smart home security
A Philips Hue account lets you access all the smart, secure features that come with Philips Hue Secure products.
Your privacy, our priority
As the features we develop grow, so does the need for more advanced security. To keep your accounts and products secure and ensure you get the most out of your system, you’ll need to create a Hue account soon. Want to know more about how we’ll manage your data? Read the Privacy Notice
Questions & answers
How do I create a Hue account?
If I sign up for a Hue account, what happens to the information I provide?
Can I use my Hue account on multiple devices?
What information does a Hue account require?
Is two-factor authentication required to sign in to a Hue account?
Will I receive marketing communications once I sign up for a Hue account?
1 Philips Hue Bridge required.
*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and color ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness.