Philips Hue Security & Privacy Scorecard

Philips Hue

Package: com.philips.lighting.hue2
Version: 5.61.0
Platform: Android
Scan Date: March 4, 2026

Security Score: 52/100
Privacy Score: 81/100

What This Means for You

Usage patterns are shared with several analytics and marketing services, including Braze and Amplitude, which track how users interact with the app. Data travels over connections where some protections fall short of expectations. Users have good control over their data within the app itself, and user information is not sold to outside advertisers.

Recommendation: Use With Caution

Best For: Smart home users comfortable with standard analytics

Key Findings

Data Security - 1 finding (1 medium)

Network Security - 2 findings (1 critical, 1 high)

Code Safety - 0 findings

Privacy - 2 findings (1 high, 1 medium)

Privacy Concerns

What Data is Collected

The app collects data about how users interact with it, including which features are accessed, how often the app is opened, and session activity. Device identifiers and behavioral patterns are gathered by multiple analytics services running in the background.

Third-Party Data Sharing

Usage data is shared with the following third-party services:

• Braze - Marketing engagement and customer messaging
• Amplitude - Product analytics and usage tracking
• Firebase Analytics - Usage event tracking (Google)
• Firebase Crashlytics - Crash and error reporting (Google)
• Firebase Messaging - Push notification delivery (Google)
• Firebase Remote Config - App configuration and feature management (Google)
• Firebase Performance - Performance monitoring (Google)
• Sentry - Error tracking and diagnostics
• Spotify SDK - Music playback integration
• ARCore - Augmented reality features (Google)
• ML Kit Barcode - Barcode and QR scanning (Google)
• WebRTC - Real-time communication features
• Google Maps - Mapping and location display (Google)

Understanding the Scores

Positive Security Features

• Stored data is well protected within the app, reflected in a near-perfect data security score.
• User information stays within the Philips Hue ecosystem and is not sold to outside advertisers.
• The app gives users meaningful control over their personal data and account settings.
• The underlying code follows sound practices that reduce exposure to common software risks.

Areas for Improvement

• Network communications use protections that fall short of expectations, meaning some data may not be fully protected while it travels between the device and external servers. All connections should use the strongest available protections.
• Several analytics services collect behavioral data in the background. Greater transparency about exactly what is tracked and how long it is retained would give users a clearer picture of their data footprint.
• Privacy controls for third-party integrations could be more granular, letting users choose which analytics and marketing services receive their usage data.

About This Analysis

This scorecard reflects the security and privacy posture of the Philips Hue Android app (version 5.61.0) as of March 4, 2026.

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