Name: Philips - Hue Lightstrip Dimmable LED Smart Light Starter Kit - Multicolor
Brand: Philips
SKU: 3286197
Rating: 4.5 (113 reviews)

Key Specs
- Color Temperature: Multicolor
- Dimmable: true
- Extendable: true
General
- Product Name: Hue Lightstrip Dimmable LED Smart Light Starter Kit
- Brand: Philips
- Model Number: 259499
- Color: Multicolor
Lighting
- Bulb Technology: LED
- Color Temperature: Multicolor
- Dimmable: true
- Extendable: true
Compatibility
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Cortana, Google Assistant, Nest, SmartThings, Wink (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
Features
- Pre Programmed Modes: false
Other
- UPC: 046677797515

Philips Friends of hue LightStrip Luminaires 259499 Starter Kit: Trim, bend and attach these versatile strips to your fixtures and furniture to create mood lighting and draw attention to decorations. The wireless bridge allows you use your phone to change colors, schedule gradual dimming and more.

Choose from 16 million colors: Create and save scenes using your favorite photos as palettes, or slowly cycle through shades to match your event, activity or mood.
Create custom schedules: Program your lights to match your routine. The LightStrips can wake you to your own gradual sunrise every morning or automatically illuminate your desk at sundown.
Dimming and brightening features at your fingertips: Use your smartphone to turn the lights low or liven the room without having to adjust the dimmer switch.
Mobile control from your smartphone or tablet: The free iOS- and Android-compatible app lets you adjust colors, brightness and functions without leaving your seat. Create a hue account to access your lights remotely by app or Web browser.
LED bulb technology: Designed to provide longer, more energy-efficient illumination.
Works with the whole Philips hue family: Includes 2 LightStrips and a bridge, so you can begin your collection of up to 50 linked hue lights and lamps.
Connect with other automated devices: Hue is OpenHome certified and PEQ-compatible, so you can create your own ecosystem of automated devices.

Whats Included

Two 6.6' Friends of hue LightStrip luminaires, hue bridge, bridge power adapter, Ethernet cable

Q: I understand you get two strips of 6.6' but does each one have their own power cord or is one powered and the other an extension.... have to be ran together?

A: They have to be ran together. Only one power cord is provided.

Q: I want to have a 50 feet long lightstrip for my apartment and I'm not getting how to buy this lights strips plus. Which kit and extensions do I need?

A: You will need the light strip plus model, which is the newer one. I found out the hard way that these are not compatible with the extensions. I also believe that even with extensions you can only go to around 30ft per light strip

Q: Will this bridge control the bulbs too?

A: Yes you can set the bridge up to control all of the lights in your house. And you can separate them by room and Zone Etc

Q: Is this with the old bridge?

A: Yes it is the old one. 1st gen is round and the 2nd Gen is square.

Q: 1st or 2nd Gen HUB?

A: 1st gen. The 1st Gen hub is round the 2nd Gen is square.

Q: Can this be cut and if so can you put it in different parts of your room and turn it on by voice ?

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Q: under counter light in kitchen near the floor what is the connection , can this work on two sides of the room and how.

A: They plug into the wall. A little cable management will make it look seamless. I use them in my kitchen as well. These can work anywhere in your home, as long as you plug them in. If you cut them, then they won't work. You'd have to buy another set for a different area of the house.

Q: How long is the power cord for the light strip?

A: undefined

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the Hue Lightstrip's brightness, ease of use, and relatively simple installation. Many also appreciate the product's appearance and find it to be a good value for the price. However, some customers have experienced compatibility issues, particularly with older versions of the product. A few also wished for longer light strips.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love them!
I've always been intrigued by the idea of network-connected smart lights. A year or so ago I tried out Belkin's WEMO system with a starter pack of two bulbs and a bridge. Unfortunately I ended up returning them after a few days because I had so many issues with them. They would lose connection with each other frequently, I would need to repair the devices with my network, and one bulb eventually refused to turn on at all. Perhaps I just received a rare defective product. Regardless, I was hesitant to try Smart Lights again. Of course, I've read lots of great reviews and feedback on the Philips Hue system, so when the light strip starter kit was on sale I figured I'd try them out. I could not believe how hassle-free setup was! Literally all I had to do was plug everything in and press a button. The system connected to the Hue app on my Android phone right away, and within minutes I was tinkering with different color schemes. Speaking of apps, the official Philips app leaves a little to be desired. Thankfully, Philips has left the system open for programmers to tinker with, and there are a number of great free and paid apps available to give you greater control. The online service If This Then That (IFTT) adds a lot of great functions to Hue as well. For example, there's a setting on IFTT that will change the color of the lights to match the cover of the album you're listening to. Adding new bulbs to the system has been a breeze. It's just been a matter of hooking the bulb up to a lamp, turning it on, and pressing a button on the bridge. If you have Amazon Echo, you can turn the lights on and off by voice. You can even rename the lights (for example, Desktop Lamp instead of Light 1) and Echo will recognize it. These light strips work great as accent lights. You won't be lighting your whole room with them, but they look great under countertops or along baseboards! The strips are lined with one long piece of tape so they will stick where you want them to. A word of warning: the Hue system is a rabbit hole. Once you get one light, you'll want to fill your home with them! This can get rather expensive!
Posted 10 years ago by Roggabogga
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for under cabinet lighting!
Purchased this for under cabinet lighting, provides really cool ambiance! App is great, can set the lights to come on and off at certain times (as well as whatever color or brightness you want). Super easy to setup and install, now i'm looking for more places to apply in my house.
Posted 10 years ago by MplsGolpher
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very nice lights
I would recommend these light for kitchen cabinets or under. Easy to use app. Only had them for a week so can't comment on life of lights. Just wish I had order the newer ones with Siri voice commands. All in all the lights are bright and pretty.
Posted 9 years ago by Billbob1212