Thunderstorm for Hue icon

Phone

Thunderstorm for Hue

Entertainment Scott Dodson ⭐ 4.30 10,000+
Version 6.3.1 Everyone

Screenshots

Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Thunderstorm for Hue screenshot
Permissions Explained 8 permissions requested View details

This app requests 8 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Read Phone Status And Identity read phone status and identity This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Allow Wi Fi Multicast Reception allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Full Network Access full network access This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Change Your Audio Settings change your audio settings This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Thunderstorm for Hue

Summon a thunderstorm light show using your Philips Hue lights. Watch your lights pulse and flash to the sounds of a storm.* *Hue Bridge required THUNDERSTORMS • Strong Thunderstorm — Heavy rain with frequent lightning and thunder nearby Lights pulse quickly to the sound of heavy rain. Booming sounds of thunder accompany bright flashes of light. • Normal Thunderstorm — Steady rain with a full range of lightning and thunder Lights pulse to the sound of rain. The sound of thunder can be heard from various distances. The closer the lightning, the louder the sound, and the brighter the flashes of light! • Weak Thunderstorm — Light rain with occasional lightning and thunder far off Lights pulse slowly to the sound of light rain. Dim flashes of light are followed by soft sounds of thunder. • Passing Thunderstorms — Rain and lightning intensity changes as the storms pass Lights pulse and flash at different rates to correspond with the current strength of the storm. SETTINGS Sky • Change the base color and brightness of your lights Rain • Toggle rain sound effects • Change rain audio: Default, Heavy, Steady, Light, On Tin Roof • Change rain volume • Toggle rain light effects • Change rain pulse rate: Default, Slow, Medium, Fast • Target lights for rain light effects • Change rain transition effects: Pulse, Fade Quickly, Fade Slowly • Change color and brightness of rain light effects Lightning/Thunder • Toggle thunder sound effects • Change thunder volume • Change delay lightning (Wireless audio delay offset) • Toggle delay thunder • Toggle lightning light effects • Target lights for lightning light effects • Change lightning transition effects: Random, Flicker, Flash, Pulse, Fade Quickly, Fade Slowly • Change lightning/thunder occurrence: Default, Never, Occasional, Normal, Frequent, Unreal • Change color and max brightness of lightning light effects Passing Thunderstorms • Change starting storm for Passing Thunderstorms: Weak, Normal, Strong • Change cycle time for Passing Thunderstorms: 15m, 30m, 60m Background Sounds • Toggle background sounds: Birds, Cicadas, Crickets, Frogs • Change background sounds volume General • Change default end state: On, Off, Revert • Change sleep end state: On, Off, Revert • Select mode to automatically start when app opens • Choose time to automatically stop selected mode • Choose time to automatically restart selected mode when sleep timer ends, enabling recurring cycle LIGHTS / GROUPS Select one or more lights for your thunderstorm light show on the Lights/Groups tab. Choose a group that you set up using the Philips Hue app, or create a new zone in the Thunderstorm for Hue app. To edit a zone in the list, swipe the item to the left and tap the pencil icon. When you add, remove, or change lights, pull down the list to refresh. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Lightning on Demand — Start a storm and utilize the lightning buttons at the bottom of the screen for manual control. • Sleep Timer — Set a timer complemented with an audio…

What Thunderstorm for Hue Is Used For

Thunderstorm for Hue appears to be an entertainment app for Philips Hue users who want to turn connected lights into a storm-themed light and sound scene. Based on the metadata, it is designed to coordinate rain, thunder, lightning-style effects, and optional background sounds so a room can feel like a simulated thunderstorm. A Hue Bridge is required, so this is meant for homes already set up with Philips Hue lighting rather than for general phone use.

The app may be used when someone wants a decorative ambient effect for relaxing, setting a mood, or creating a weather simulation on their lights. The available settings suggest users can adjust sound volume, lighting color, brightness, pulse behavior, and which lights respond to rain or lightning effects. Permissions such as network access and Wi‑Fi multicast appear consistent with communicating with Hue devices on the local network, while audio and sleep-related permissions may support sound playback and keeping the experience running during a session.

Common uses

  • Simulate thunderstorm lighting scenes with Philips Hue lights
  • Adjust storm intensity with different thunderstorm presets
  • Control rain, lightning, and thunder sounds separately
  • Tune light color, brightness, and transition effects
  • Target specific Hue lights for rain or lightning effects
  • Use background nature sounds like birds or cicadas
  • Keep the app active during longer scene playback
Best for:
Hue lighting owners Ambient sound scenes Home mood lighting Phone app users Connected light setups

App Details

Package:
io.scottdodson.thunderstorm.hue
Category:
Entertainment
Developer:
Scott Dodson
Version:
6.3.1
Updated:
Feb 7, 2026
Min Android:
7.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: io.scottdodson.thunderstorm.hue
  • Age rating: Everyone

Explore More

Browse more apps in Entertainment or explore the Phone hub .

Related Entertainment Apps

Philips Hue icon

Philips Hue

Lifestyle Signify Netherlands B.V.

The official Philips Hue app to control every Hue product in your home.

Version 5.63.1 257.4 MB ⭐ 4.50 10,000,000+ installs

How to Download Thunderstorm for Hue

If this app is not hosted directly on APKApps official link, then for the safest and most up-to-date version, install it from its official Google Play listing.