Philips has announced that it is working on an Apple Watch app for its Hue smart bulbs, Digital Spy reports.

The technology will allow users to turn lights on and off from their wrist, although the company has yet to reveal when it expects to release the app.

Writing on Twitter, developers for Philips Hue said: "Yes, we are working on an app for Apple Watch that will allow Hue customers to control their lighting."

Owners of the smart bulbs can already control lighting on iPhones and iPads, which can also be used to change lighting colours and intensity.

Several firms have been busy building apps for the long-awaited Apple Watch, including Facebook, eBay and Emirates.

Pre-orders for the Apple Watch open on April 10 ahead of release on April 24.