Customer Ratings & Reviews

[Employee of bestbuy] I previously used a standard Philips Hue light strip behind my TV and was initially hesitant to upgrade to the Gradient Lightstrip due to the higher price. But after installing it, I was instantly impressed — the difference is night and day. Watching TV and movies now feels far more immersive, with the dynamic color transitions adding a whole new level of atmosphere. Even when the TV is off, setting a lighting scene transforms the room with smooth, flowing colors. If you're on the fence, I highly recommend making the switch — it’s absolutely worth it!

Bought this to go behind my 65” OLED TV, and man - it works great! I bought it used - excellent condition, and the only complaint is that some of the adhesive was already used, but it was easy to just buy some cheap 3M adhesive foam to replace the factory Philips stuff. One recommendation to have this working perfectly: I highly recommend installing your Hue Bridge as close as possible to your “Hue Play Entertainment Area” it makes a colossal difference.

I was expecting to return this because I didn't think it would fit. It's meant for 55" TVs. However I saw some other folks online that managed to get it to work. Philips says in their instructions that you should place the mounts 2-3 inches from the sides of the TV, however doing so on the 48" OLED would cause the light strips to stick past the bottom of the TV a few inches. The included mounting solution seems to be working well so far. Initially I bought 3 Hue Play Bars to work with the Hue HDMI Sync box. I didn't care for the mounting solution they provided and really needed to get 3 more to get the visual affect I wanted for the distance my TV is from the wall. This lighstrip accomplishes the same without leaving any gaps and since it doesn't stick as far out from the TV does a better job getting the light on the wall behind it. My picture below might suggest it sticks out past the side of the tv, but it doesn't. While you can see the light strip if you step a few feet to the left or right of the side of the TV, this doesn't bother me as I'm not viewing it from these angles. The design of the back of this OLED does provide a bit of a problem with the bump out on the sides in the middle. However with careful placement I'm confident the lightstrip isn't going to move. It might be helpful to order a couple more mounting brackets used for the side or top to go on those bump outs. I tried double sided sticky tape but it had trouble adhering to the rubberized surface of the back of the lightstrip. For me, the backlighting reduces some eyestrain watching in a dark room. Though hyperspace extending past the edge of my tv is pretty cool. App control is easy, thought I did add control for the Hue HDMI Sync box to my Harmony remote and added easy buttons to the touch screen for adjusting the brightness and intensity so I don't have to grab my phone to turn it on.

Quite honestly the best purchase I’ve made for my home entertainment! It is a pricey investment, especially when you factor in that you will also have to purchase the Bridge and Sync Box and/or the app. Please be aware that you will need these to make the entire thing work which becomes a $500+ investment. If you have it, it is worth every penny! The lights are powerful without being overwhelming, and seamlessly transition to whatever you’re watching. Complex colors are matched and makes your entire wall blend with the screen while making the image on the screen just pop. Setup is quick and easy (and I’m a clumsy oaf) and troubleshooting rare issues is intuitive. PLEASE BE WARNED: a 2022 TV IS required. Otherwise you will be limited to the Hue lights only syncing to your entertainment accessories (Blu-ray player, video game system, AppleTV, etc.). Also everything is controlled via local Wi-Fi + Bluetooth. If you do not have Wi-Fi + Bluetooth this product is not for you.

Installed the these lights (w/ sync box) to my 65” Samsung (1080p) TV. This upgrade has been the biggest “wow” factor added to the home theater which also includes videophile caliber Blu-ray player (Oppo) and 5.1 surround sound. The “surround” lighting provides an extra level of immersion to your shows, movies, sports & video games (commercials are even awesome to watch!!). You will get spoiled really quick once your eyes get used to these lights. It’s always tough going up to the bedroom TV after watching a movie or show with these…. Almost hard on your eyes not having the ambient lightning. We have demo’d these to a few of our house guests since purchase and they are all awestruck never even aware something like this ever existed. The sync box works flawlessly. I haven’t experienced any lag or other hiccups from the video signal pass thru since installation. The mounts for the lights were easy to put on and as long as you clean the back of the TV with alcohol wipes you shouldn’t have any issues with them sticking to the surface. Getting the bridge & sync box communicating with one another is just a matter of downloading a couple apps to your phone and entering in your WiFi password. This is not a cheap upgrade, but once you take the plunge and see the result, I don’t see anyone having a regret of purchase. 5 star upgrade! I can’t recommend highly enough!!

This light strip, paired with an OLED TV makes for an unmatched viewing experience. It does for the image what a surround sound system does for the sound. Bright, colorful scenes look immeasurably incredible, and explosions in action movies make the room seem to engulf in flames. You also have the ability to adjust the brightness and intensity of the lighting effects. I will admit that it’s on the high end of cost, as is all of Hue’s products, but no other smart lighting matches Philips Hue quality. All in all, this light strip, with an OLED TV and a quality sound system will truly make the movie theatre seem obsolete.

You’re gonna love this. I really can’t say enough good things about this product, or how much I enjoy it. It is pricey, but it’s a quality product. The ease of setup is worth the cost. This product will do exactly what you want it to put of the box. You’ll have to purchase a sync box if your not setting this up using the computer app. I personally went with the sync box. Cake!

Best lights. Fastening to the tv is easy and secure. You do not have to have the sync box to get quality lighting behind the TV. We enjoy the lighting options on the Philips hue app.

This purchase was one of my best and worst decision at the same time. I don’t regret buying it, mind you, it’s just that I’m now addicted and buying other lighting bulbs/fixtures that I don’t need! Can’t watch movies the old way again. I took a star off due to the price - over $500 for the setup to sync with your tv. My photos shows 2 play bars to highlight the bottom of the screen.

I bought this Phillips new TV light stripped because I have a 65 inch Sony TV and my whole entire room has Phillips lights so I wanted it to blend in perfectly the ecosystem. It’s super overpriced by itself, but if you have an entire Phillips ecosystem, it’s worth it.

I upgraded my two Hue Play bars for the 65" gradient strip and have been pleasantly surprised so far. It definitely gives off more light and more accurate to what's on-screen when synced with the Hue Play. My only complaint is the light strip seems fragile considering theres about a 4"-5" section where the lights are discolored. I'm not sure if this was a defect or this section bent while mounting behind my tv, but it's a minor complaint that doesn't effect the overall quality of the lights.

I have been waiting for this lightstrip for awhile now and I was not disappointed. The clips make it way easier to install than the standard light strips. Movies are so fun to watch and gaming is taken to another level! Here is a sample of what the lightstrip can do. https://youtu.be/JukZ8aKfl8o

Expensive, short, but still fantastic. Easy to mount and setup but you need the Hue Sync Box to get the most out of it with your TV. I really wish they found a way to cover the bottom of the TV. Could have been a little longer too.

My partner loves them, I love them, they make movie night so special and cinematic!

Phenomenal product from my favorite smart light company - Philips Hue just can't be beat. Add the Sync functionality, and it gets even better.

This was my second purchase of the gradient lightstrip. I have the 55 inch version and recently purchased a 65 inch tv, it was a no brainer to get the lights to go along with it. When used with the sync box it adds a whole new level of immersion to movies and games that cant be beat. Pricey but i definitelt recommend for the avid home theater enthusiasts.

Prices tag is a bit high but boy the quality on this thing has transformed my TV. Yes you need a sync box but if you ask me is more than worth it. Easy to user Easy to install Easy to set up

The backlighting on these LEDs is better than anything I’ve seen, and the best part is that, unlike other brands, when used to tether with the Phillips sync box, it doesn’t need a camera attached to the television to sync its lights with the action on the screen. This definitely enhances our viewing experience.

This thing is game changing. I already had two Play Bars and the Play Box, so adding 7 extra zones of color for this price was a no brainer. Took some fiddling around with the controls to get the lights to turn on and off with my TV (best way is a USB cable to connect the Play Box to your TV). I seriously with my OLED more than I do going to the theater, which you can't really do these days anyway.

Was a gift for my husband, so bright and colorful. Easy to install, sorry I didn’t buy one for the living room TV.