Philips Hue ‘Natural Light’ Rolls Out: Here’s How it Changes Color Temperature

Philips Hue's "Natural Light" has starters rolling out to more users.

The new feature gives users an option to set their lighting color temperature based on the sunlight.

It is worth noting that Philips previously dished out the "Natural Light" feature early this year. However, the giant Dutch firm had to remove it shortly after releasing it.

But this time, the color temperature feature is back, rolling out to Philips Hue users for the second time.

Philips Hue 'Natural Light' is Now Rolling Out

As per the latest report by 9to5 Google, the Philips Hue app is now offering its users the "Natural Light" feature again after its false start last July.

On July 17, it looks like Philips completely removed the "Natural Light" feature from its mobile app, according to Hue Blog.

After Philips removed it, a warning pop-up notes that "the Natural Light Scene is not officially supported yet." It further tells users to avoid installing it until it is ready to be used.

The feature essentially lets users change their color temperature throughout the day without manually adjusting it. Instead, the lighting color will be based on the sunlight outside. Thus, this function automatically shifts the scene indoors.

And now, 9to5 Google reports that the "Natural Light" feature has started appearing in the latest version of the Philips Hue app for Android phone and iPhone users. It turns out that it is back via its latest update for some users.

Some Reddit users reveal that the feature sits on the Hue Scene Gallery. And it is now set as the default option.

The feature seems to have started rolling out in the latest version of the app in the United States and other countries around the globe.

However, 9to5 Google says that some folks still miss out on the feature. Given that, it looks like the Dutch firm is currently rolling it out. So it might take a few days before everyone gets their hands on it.

Here's How it Changes Color Temperature Based on Sunlight

For the folks who now have the "Natural Light" feature on their phones, the Hue app explains how it functions.

The new feature allows them to change the color temperature throughout the day. It automatically slowly shifts color depending on the time of the day.

For instance, the app says that from 7:00 am to 10:00 am it is at a cooler color temperature. While late at night, specifically between 11:00 pm and 12 midnight, it is on an extremely warm tungsten-like hue.