Philips Hue App Update 5.59 Arrives Empty-Handed While Promised Features Remain Absent

Version 5.59 was released as the first update of 2026. It marked a jump from version 5.57.0 to 5.59.0. The update is available on iOS via the Apple App Store and on Android via the Google Play Store. The Android variant is noted as 5.59.1 in some APK listings. No official release notes were published for version 5.59 on Philips Hue support pages as of January 2026.

Version 5.59 launched as the first 2026 update, jumping from 5.57.0 to 5.59.0, available on iOS and Android, with the Android version listed as 5.59.1 in some APKs.

The changelog includes various bug fixes and stability improvements. No specific details were provided on the fixes or improvements. The update does not include any new features. A detailed examination confirms the absence of new functionalities. The change log is described as relatively simple.

The update was released several weeks after the December 2025 version 5.57. It follows a longer wait over the New Year period. Updates are typically released every two weeks. This was the first 2026 software update for the Hue app. It arrived in late January 2026.

The app is compatible with iOS and Android devices. It is downloadable via the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. It serves as the official app for organizing, controlling, and customizing Hue lights. The APK version 5.59.1 is available for specific Android devices such as the Vertex Impress Sun. Philips Hue remains one of the top-tier lighting solutions compatible with Alexa-enabled devices across the market.

Promised automations that were expected to be viewable in room or zone views are not included in this update. Recent Hue Bridge and Bridge Pro updates had hinted at upcoming app features. No 2026 new features were added despite user anticipation. The first impression of the promised features has been delayed. A spring 2026 release is scheduled for additional features, expected by April or May.

The prior update, 5.57, was released in December 2025. Earlier 2025 updates included version 5.46 on July 8, which focused on bug fixes. Version 5.45, released on June 25, added product support and Alexa multi-bridge control. A pattern of “various bug fixes” appeared in versions 5.44, 5.40, and others. Feature-rich updates such as 5.43 included camera motion and zone suggestions.

There are unclear specific benefits for smart home product users from this update. Stability improvements are expected but remain unspecified. There are no immediate new capabilities for Hue ecosystems. Future updates are anticipated to deliver the 2026 features. Release notes tracking is available on Philips Hue support pages for both iOS and Android. SpatialAware room layout analysis remains absent despite being announced at CES 2026. One highly anticipated capability, Hue SpatialAware, is set to debut with the Hue Bridge Pro in spring 2026.