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SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue Chrome Extension Analysis

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Chrome extension ID: hmpdmpklgehkaogoakociceocfcbkckg

SimpleHue Control is a utility extension that integrates with a Philips Hue Bridge to provide basic lighting management. It allows users to toggle lights on/off and adjust brightness levels for specific rooms or zones.

Developer:Arzensoft
Version:0.14.0
Size:14.76MiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

2K+

Rating

★ 4.4

41 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English (United States)

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a convenient way to control Philips Hue lights directly from the Chrome browser. It emphasizes the ability to manage multiple bridges, rooms, and zones for brightness and power without needing a mobile device.

Inferred product pattern

Hardware-companion browser utility for IoT device management.

Review-backed pain points

Users have reported issues where the bridge authorization process fails or the app gets stuck on a spinning loading circle, rendering the extension unusable.

Observed feature gaps

The ability to set specific light colors is currently missing and is listed in the store description as a future planned feature.

Tags
Smart HomePhilips HueLighting ControlIoT Utility
Target users

- Philips Hue owners

- Smart home enthusiasts

- Desktop-centric users

Primary use cases

- Controlling lights without a phone

- Quick brightness adjustments during web browsing

- Managing multiple Hue Bridge setups

Positive themes

- Convenience of desktop access

- Intuitive interface

- Accurate mirroring of Hue app rooms and zones

- Responsive developer support

Negative themes

- Connectivity and authorization failures

- Infinite loading screens

- API request limit errors

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed; the tool appears to be free.

Evidence boundary: Analysis based on the official store listing and a sample of 10 high and low rating reviews. The review sample is small, and some feedback dates back several years, which may not reflect current stability.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

Generally positive; one user specifically praised the developer for being quick to answer requests.

Reliability

Reliability issues include authentication failures and occasional crashes or connectivity loops during bridge discovery.

Privacy

No privacy or security complaints observed.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 4

- Videos: 1

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 0.14.0

- Size: 14.76MiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

Philips Hue Chrome extensionControl Hue lights from browserSimpleHue Control

Comparison

Philips Hue app vs browser extensionSimpleHue alternatives

Problem

Hue bridge not connectingcontrol Philips Hue on PC

Alternative

Hue lighting browser controlHue Bridge Chrome plugin

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Screenshots

SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue screenshot
SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue screenshot
SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue screenshot
SimpleHue Control for Philips Hue screenshot

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