Philips Hue routine is a very handy feature that allows you to control your daily routines with the help of a bulb. You can set routines to automate the Bulb in different variations such as wake-up, bedtime, leaving out the room and etc.
The Philips Hue routines are not just limited to the Hue bridge, which means the bulb does not require a dedicated Hue bridge for the routines to activate. If your Philips Hue Bulb is Bluetooth compatible, you can still set up Philips Hue routines without bridge using the Philips Hue app.
If you encounter the Philips Hue routines not working, automation not saving, or routines keep turning off, then try to consider deleting your old routines and creating new ones from scratch. It will help you eliminate the issues you are facing with the routines.
- Launch the “Philips Hue app”.
- Tap “Routines” at the bottom.
- Now, you will be able to see different types of routines such as “Timer”, “Wake-up”, and “Go to sleep”.
- Tap the desired type of routine you want to create.
- Customize the routines by adjusting the different fields such as time and day and other settings and then tap “Save”.
Philips Hue Routines Not Working: Try out these Fixes
What hinders the Hue routines from functioning is the outdated version of the Hue app, the device firmware, incorrect date & time, and internal system issues. These issues can collectively prevent your Philips Hue routines from functioning as expected.
Adjust the Date & Time
The time zone is an integral part when setting the routines in the Hue app. If the time zone is not accurate, then the Routines will not activate at the intended date and time. Therefore, you should check the time zone and adjust it according to the state or city you are currently in.
- Launch the Philips Hue app.
- Tap the “Settings” at the bottom right corner.
- Open your “Hue Bridge” and then tap the “info” button.
- Now, locate the “Time zone” option and set the accurate time zone.
Inspect the Switch
Chances are your wall switch might be turned Off and as a result, the Philips light is not operating. most of the time, the issue is very straightforward other than the issues we think a more complex.
So, try to check the wall switch and make sure it is turned ON to restore the Philips Hue routines back to work.
Update the Hue app
The outdated version of the app may also cause various issues such as preventing the Bulb from functioning properly. Therefore, one should always try to keep the app updated to the latest version. This will help avoid compatibility issues and let the Hue routines work properly.
on Android,
- Open the “Play Store”.
- Type “Philips Hue” in the search bar.
- Now, tap the “Update” button to download and install the latest version.
on iPhone,
- Open the “App Store”.
- Tap the “Profile icon” at the top right.
- Locate the “Philips Hue app” and then tap the “Update” button.
Update the Device Software
Try to keep your device firmware up to date to avoid any kind of issues. There is a possibility your device software might be affected by some bugs. You can eliminate these bugs by updating the device firmware.
- Launch the “Philips Hue app”.
- Tap the “Settings” icon.
- Tap “Software update”.
- If there is any update available, then download and install it.
Clear Philips Hue app Cache and Data
The outdated data present in the cache of the app can cause issues and as a result, you will find several functionalities of the bulb not operating as intended.
- Open the “Settings” on your phone.
- Tap “Apps” and select “Philip Hue” from the list of apps.
- Tap “Storage” and then tap “Clear cache” and “Clear Data”.
- Now, restart your phone.
Uninstall and Reinstall Philips Hue App
Various kinds of issues can be resolved by simply uninstalling and reinstalling the app. First of all, uninstall the Philips Hue app from your phone.
Now, restart your phone. Once, your phone boots up, then again reinstall the Hue app. Launch the app and set it up from scratch again.
Reset Philips Hue Device
Reset the device to fix the issues when no option works. This will remove all the data, settings, and preferences including the corrupted ones causing the issues. Your device will be set to factory default and you will need to configure it from scratch again.
- Launch the “Philips Hue app”.
- Tap the “Settings” and then tap “Choose Lights”.
- Now, you need to select the “Light” you want to reset.
- Finally, tap “Delete”.
Your light will be removed from the Hue app and will be available to add again. Further, follow the on-screen instructions to add the light again to the Hue app.
Reset Philips Hue Bridge
Above all, consider resetting the Philips Hue bridge if you have connected the bulb to it. This will reset the desired bulb and other hue devices connected to it.
- Press and hold the “reset” button located at the back of Hue Bridge for 5 seconds until the LED on the front starts blinking.
- Once you notice the LED stops blinking, now the Hue bridge is available to set up again.
- Press the Hue Bridge button and then open the Hue app and follow the on-screen instructions to connect.
- Further, tap the “Home tab” and then the “three-dots icon” on the Hue app.
- Tap “Add lights” and then tap “Search”.
- Moreover, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your light with a Hue Bridge.
