How to Customize Your Smart Lighting Colors

Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - Philips Hue Bridge v2
You will need
Smart hub, Compatible smart bulbs, Smartphone with manufacturer app

Step by step

  1. 1 min

    Open the lighting control dashboard

    Launch your lighting manufacturer's app from the home screen. Navigate to the Room or Zone tab to view the active state of your connected devices.

    Note: Ensure your smartphone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart bridge.
  2. 30 sec

    Select a specific light or light group

    Tap the name of the specific bulb or fixture you wish to modify. This will open the individual color wheel interface for that device.

  3. 1 min

    Adjust color and intensity

    Drag your finger across the color wheel to select your desired hue. Use the brightness slider located directly below or beside the color picker to set the intensity of the light.

    Note: Double-tap the center of the color wheel to instantly revert to a neutral warm white.
  4. 1 min

    Fine-tune color temperature

    Switch to the Temperature tab if you require precise Kelvin adjustments. Slide toward the left for cooler, blue-toned light or toward the right for warmer, amber-toned light.

    Note: Cooler temperatures increase focus, while warmer temperatures promote relaxation.
  5. 30 sec

    Save your custom color preset

    Locate the Save or Create Preset button within the current menu. Assign a descriptive name to your new color configuration to ensure easy retrieval in future scenes.

    Note: Most apps allow for up to 10 custom presets per bulb.