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Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip is a smart light that is created to improve your home entertainment by adding dynamic colors to your TV or monitor stand. This light strip is very easy to install and works perfectly with other Philips Hue products; it can also synchronize the lighting with what is on the screen and is perfect for watching movies or playing video games.
Design and Build
The Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip is an LED strip that can be fixed to the back of your TV or monitor and wraps around the sides to create a ring of light which really makes the action pop on the screen. The strip is designed in different thickness to accommodate different screen sizes and has mounting clips for easy installation. It is well constructed and the strip is unobtrusive and made to fit into your rig when not in use.
Lighting and Ambience
The feature that makes the Gradient Lightstrip different from any other LED strip is the fact that it can show different colors at once across the entire length of the strip in form of a gradient that corresponds to the colors on the screen. This feature makes the strip to be able to follow your content whether it is a movie, a game, or music and this makes it to go beyond the screen experience. The lightstrip also boasts of millions of colors and you can control the same through the Philips Hue application depending on your mood or home décor.
Integration and Control
Like most Hue products, the Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip can be synchronized with other Hue products and can be used in other areas of your home. It is compatible with the Philips Hue Bridge, which allows for more complex
functions such as voice command, time management and remote operations. The strip works with most of the smart home systems including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit thus can be operated through voice command or smart devices.
Installation and Setup
The Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip is easy to install by sticking the strip at the back of your TV or monitor using the clips provided. After installation, it links with the Philips Hue Bridge, and consumers can manage the light and program it by using a Philips Hue application. The app also features pre-set lighting scenes and the option to customize your own lighting scenes and thus, provide full control over lighting.
Pros:
Variable gradient illumination that augments what is displayed on the screen
It is compatible with other Philips Hue smart products
The installation and setup of this product is also very simple.
This is done through the Hue app where one can adjust the lighting to fit his/her preferences.
Cons:
Needs the Philips Hue Bridge to work to its full potential
Costs a bit higher than the normal LED strips
Conclusion
Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip is a perfect accessory to any home entertainment space that provides dynamic and engaging lighting that complements your content. However, the cost is slightly higher than the standard smart bulbs, but the quality, availability of more options on the light, and the compatibility with other Philips Hue products make it an excellent investment for people who want to take their home lighting to a new level.
