Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Philip light bars are another solid Hue's product: high quality lights, very bright, 16 Mil colors, easy set-up (need a Phillips Hue Bridge) but yes a bit pricey. I have these light bars synced with the Phillips Hue Sync Box and a few other table lamps and A19 bulbs. The light bars are amazing (located behind my display), synced with my content and other Phillips bulbs they create a very immersive environment. I would highly recommend purchasing in-conjunction with the Philips Sync Box.

I recently purchased the Philips Hue Play Smart LED Bar Light (2-Pack) and I am absolutely blown away by the performance and versatility of these lights! As someone who loves to create the perfect atmosphere at home, these smart LED bars have completely transformed the way I experience my living space. Here’s why I’m so impressed: Easy Setup & Integration: The setup was a breeze! I just plugged them in, connected them to my Hue Bridge (I already had one), and within minutes they were up and running. The app integration is flawless and it’s super easy to control the lighting, whether I’m using the Hue app, voice commands, or my smart home system. Vivid Colors and Crisp Whites: The range of colors is absolutely stunning. From deep blues to vibrant reds, everything is rich and true to life. The white light also has a perfect range of temperatures—from warm, cozy tones to bright, cool whites. I love being able to adjust the lighting to match my mood, time of day, or activity. Compact & Sleek Design: These light bars are surprisingly compact, yet powerful. I’ve placed them on either side of my TV, and they provide the perfect ambient lighting that enhances movie nights and gaming sessions. They’re sleek and blend seamlessly into any decor, so they don’t stand out as bulky or out of place. Dynamic Lighting Effects: I’m really impressed with the dynamic lighting features, especially for entertainment. I paired them with my TV to create an immersive lighting experience during shows, movies, and gaming. The colors change in sync with what’s on the screen, and it adds so much to the overall vibe of the room. It’s like having a personal cinema in my living room! Quality Build & Durability: Philips has always been known for quality, and these lights are no exception. The build feels solid, and the LEDs are bright without being harsh. I expect them to last a long time, making them a great investment for anyone looking to upgrade their smart lighting setup. Final Thoughts: If you’re looking for a way to elevate your home’s lighting with smart technology, the Philips Hue Play Smart LED Bar Light (2-Pack) is a fantastic choice. Whether you’re setting the mood for a relaxing evening, enhancing your gaming setup, or adding a bit of color to a party, these lights deliver in spades. They’re versatile, high-quality, and definitely worth the investment. I highly recommend these to anyone who loves creating a custom atmosphere with smart home tech!

The Philips Hue Play LED Bars completely elevate any gaming or media setup. The 2-pack is perfect for behind a TV or along a desk, and the lights are bright, smooth, and fully customizable through the Hue app. I love syncing them with movies, games, or music, they respond instantly and make the entire experience more immersive. Setup was simple, and the app gives you endless options for color, brightness, and routines. You can also integrate with Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit seamlessly. They’re compact, sleek, and feel high-quality, and the ability to stack or position them anywhere makes them incredibly versatile. If you want your gaming or entertainment setup to feel alive, the Hue Play lights are an easy five-star recommendation.

I bought these to use, on my desk, as lighting, while I stream for my YouTube channel. I like that I can control them with Siri or Google Assistant. Since they use a hub and I'd already purchased the starter kit, I just had to tap the button on the top of the hub and they connected instantly. I can sync them to my computer as well, so they sync up the colors and brightness to music, movies, etc. When I go live, I can adjust them to get just the right brightness and exposure. Also, fun to play with the colors. The Philips ecosystem is convenient and easy to handle. My only complaint is the price.

My Phillips Hue Play Bars have been the best purchase. I’ve owned them for years and I can’t imagine not owning them. They brighten up my living room and give such a nice ambient glow to my entertainment stand. Hue shines its brightest when it’s used in tandem with the other products the company offers. Just incredible.

In general, they’re really good light bars. A bit on the pricier end but that’s what convenience costs. It requires the Hub which is a bit disappointing as there is no way to connect via Bluetooth. The color range, quality, and brightness are excellent and the app makes it simple to set up and use. I recommend having the hub by all the devices during initial setup, including firmware update as it can be a pain if you do it from a room with spotty WiFi. Got a few bulbs later as it really improved the ambience of the gaming room for my partner and I

Best lights on the market. Coupled with the protection plan...insures them for life, essentislly. Open box - excellent 10/10 as always. Open box - excellent is always a GREAT option.

After returning a color change light strip due to a section quickly malfunctioning, I ended up with 4 of these (2-2packs on sale) which was comparable to the price of the Play gradient light strip. 3 for the TV, one to float wherever I’d like. The 3 can be linked to be all the same color, or i can select individual colors. It’s great. I think they are a superior and more flexible option compared to the light strips. Great color, works well with the preset themes, very satisfied.

I’ve been using the Hue Smart Light Bar for a few weeks now, and I’m really impressed! The setup was simple and seamless, and it integrated easily with my existing Hue system and smart home devices. The light quality is excellent — vibrant colors, smooth dimming, and a wide range of customization options. I especially love using them behind my TV for an immersive entertainment experience, but they also work great for accent lighting around the house. The app control and voice assistant compatibility make it super convenient to adjust the mood instantly. Overall, a fantastic product that really elevates the atmosphere of any room. Highly recommend!

Veteran Philips Hue owner, so setup was quick and easy. Just make sure that you have the Hue Sync App installed on your PC. Reminder, this does NOT work with over the air/cable content, it requires you to play videos or movies from your PC to work. That being said, I had already connected my bedroom PC to the living room TV via HDMI through the wall. Watched Star Trek Beyond last night, and I was amazed when the Enterprise was on red alert. The red pulses on the screen lit up the back wall as well, totally amazing!!!

My home is full of Philips Hue lights, but these bars pack a punch in both brightness and color. I use them to add some pop to my Twitch streams, and they don't disappoint. The colors are vibrant, and you can place them just about anywhere. They're basically plug and play, so if frequently change your mind about where you want them, you can easily just move them around anywhere that they can be plugged in. Unless you use the sticky take to attach them to a wall. But the mounts make it easy to place them in even the most awkward places. I definitely recommend these for livening up any space. They feel like good solid quality products, as do all the hue products I have and I like the mat black finish, so they don't stand out if you have them in plain sight. Considering the cost of some other lighting products out there, I think these are a great deal.

Ok, so I have, in all, about 80 friends of hue, which include A19's, BR30's, GU10's, the little bitty bulbs, strips, Hue GO's, Blooms, Iris', White ambience, etc. These new PLAY lights, are more comparable to the 1st gen in terms of color. I have mostly 3rd gen bulbs & strips now, but still hadn't a few 1st & 2nd gen products. I replaced 1 spot where I had a bloom light, which was behind my TV, with a PLAY light, & while it does the job, the bloom color is much more distinctive, & the blooms are nowhere close to the HUE GO color, so that should give you some idea. The other thing, & this was confusing as Heck to me, was the different packages; you have the 1 light, then there's 1 light that says "extension", & then you have the 2 pack, which is what I bought. So the 1 light is the light & POWER CABLE; the 1 extension is ONLY a light, but no POWER cable. The 2 pack comes with 2 lights, but only ONE POWER CABLE, as you can connect 3 extensions on 1 PER POWER CABLE. I didn't realize what all of that was until I bought this 2 pack, & saw it was only 1 POWER CABLE, which wasn't my intent, because I hadn't planned on putting them close together, but had no choice, causing me to move my Bloom light. Personally, because I have them all, & know how the colors are, I probably won't by anymore of these, but that said, I like the pair I have...

I have a 65-in. Samsung TV that I use for gaming and I had gotten into Philips Hue Smart lighting, particularly since I had invested in a Hue HDMI Sync Box. The lights themselves are a very decent size and come with a set of screws and stands that enable the lights to be placed upright, possibly on an entertainment desk or other flat surface. However, I opted to use the other set it comes with, which are two velcro-like pads that allows the lights to be placed behind the TV - which makes the room lighting really pop on my mounted TV. Pairing with the Hue smart app and Sync Box, the lights can be synced to a music app like Spotify or Apple Music. The lights flicker and shine with the beat of the music app, and they can also be synced with gaming or movies that mimic the lighting of what's being displayed on the TV. Overall, very solid lights that make your entertainmnent area come to life in a variety of ways! Easy setup and they can be used along with other Hue smart lights, strips, or other bluetooth-connected bulbs.

I'll admit I was a little skeptical when making this purchase but I'm so glad I did. They're so easy to install but you need the play box in order to control how the lighting works, which is a separate purchase. The lights mount to the back of the TV using sticky tabs and hold securely so you can choose how much ambient lighting is seen. The lights change color depending on what is being viewed. This makes using the lighting with regular TV a little 'busy' (commercials) but using them with a movie really enhances the entire experience. Price is a little high but worth the cost.

Lights are great very bright and easy to connect . Preferred them over a strip because I didn't want to glue the strip all around the tv . Do wish they came with a few extra things to glue then incase you decide to move them.

I added these smart LED bars to my shelves above my desk and they create a great atmosphere. I use them in conjunction with Hue light s in my office ceiling and they work great. I primarily use the app on my iPhone to control them. I would like to find a more robust desktop version of the software for my Mac, but I do enjoy hw it combines with Siri to suggest when to turn on and off my lights in the morning and evening. I also use them to have better lighting for my frequent Zoom calls.

Great light. Setup was easy. Put it on the back of the Tv. So far it works great with the Hue Sync Box. Little expensive.

A decent alternative to using a RGB strip, but are more expensive. It does include sticky tape to attach to tv, but you also have two different stands to use. Using them to match lighting on a movie or game is a nice feature. They can get very bright and have nice color saturation. What's holding this back is the match lighting is limited to the hue sync program that has to be installed on a PC. There are work around for PS4 by using remote play. If Phillips could get these to sync with the TV without the need for a PC they would appeal to a lot more people.

Love these lights! Great ambiance! Easy to use and make great color combos

I bought this for my gaming system. There are wonderful. Can use them with the app. Make the video games better. I also have sync with Alexa and by command card ask for a specific color. The only problem is, if you want to use the ambient light match the TV screen color, you need a separate hdmi box. An extra 250 dollars for the box. Plus light strip, bulbs and other stuff. It gets expensive to have it like the videos when the whole room lights syncs to the tv.