Installing Philips Hue Play LED Light Bars in my GAMING SETUP!

[@TechTesseract]

If anyone would like to see my full review on the Phillips Hue Play bars, here's a link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4C5qKxsnJmFgZo

[@adamdev9391]

You should mention that you need to purchase the $60 "Hue Bridge" from Philips if you want them to change colors. I bought these for $130 and went to install them and it told me I needed another piece if i wanted to set them up Otherwise they were just very bright white lights.

[@jaypinkerton477]

I literally have exact same problem

[@yoli6413]

I just got the smart plug and now I find out I need Hue bridge for colors smh. This how they got you, Phillips next time try have a bundle so we don’t have to keep going back to BestBuy lol. Gas is expensive to keep going back to the store. I don’t have the patient to wait for online shopping 😂🤣🤙🏽.

[@Germancode]

I think its very stupid to buy somthing that expensive without informing yourself...

[@postnutregret]

I had the same issue. I returned them and got the govee light bars for 50 bucks and I’m much happier! They are not as bright white as the hue’s but for the price you can’t beat it

[@JUANinOman]

Is it required to have a hue bridge to setup this lights?

[@TechTesseract]

Let me know what you think to this type of video guys! Still trying out new stuff so let me know if you want me to make more vids like this! Thankkksss

[@longinspiration3747]

Do you need internet for these?

[@sindar420]

Love your SoundblasterX Katana soundbar..great choice i love mine

[@delia9933]

Probably the best and most informative video I’ve found so far about the Play Bars!! Loved it

[@vyxea]

Thanks for this! Was wondering how bright they are and was great to see an unbiased honest review.

[@epheusikay]

How did you connect the light bars to your phone without a bridge??

[@arcanekand]

Just to mention, the play lights will NOT sync work with DRM video apps such as Netflix/Amazon Prime Video etc unless you either 1. Buy the HDMI sync box or 2. Disable hardware acceleration in your browser, which limits you to 1080p. This is a feature of widevine which most streaming services use for copyright protection to make it harder for apps to record movies/TV shows etc.

[@FenCyYT]

Dude, just found you because of the triple monitor setup thing, which i think about. You're doing awesome videos! Thank you :)

[@TechTesseract]

Ay no problem bro, thanks for the comment!

[@findelbaines]

I was waiting to see a awkward scene of you sitting down at your desk, then leaving, then coming back, then leaving, to demonstrate the motion sensor. Also; "clean as a whistle" - don't know why, but that made me laugh!

[@TechTesseract]

Haha I filmed that clip and then forgot the reason why I walked up to the desk... It was to demonstrate the motion sensor but the lights were already on lol fail - Thanks for watching!

[@LINX29X92]

So do you need the hue sync box to sync the bridge and lights to devices?

[@Mark_S_Moss]

You don't need the sync box if you're using a PC or laptop (but you do need the hub/bridge). The sync box is for connecting other devices (consoles/apple tv/did player) to a TV/monitor

[@destsy6639]

Hi ! Thank you for review setup. May i please ask the Philips Hue Pc software app only works for Philips Play Bar? Does it work with Philips Hue light Strip? Thank you for reading and looking forward to your reply.

[@sahilraniga817]

Really good video! I can tell it’s really well prepared and a you lot of effort put in, to achieve a really well made, high quality video. Josh, I wish you all the very best for your future wether it be teaching guitar or making tech videos. Best of luck for the near future brother.

[@TechTesseract]

Hey - Thanks a lot bro, currently working towards making KZbin full time so we'll see what happens in the near future! Will keep y'all posted :D

[@D_L_J_83]

How are the rear mounting adhesives holding up after almost a year?

[@blacknapalm2131]

Question : do you need a WiFi motherboard to be able to synch games? Or can you do this via cable to your router? It's the one thing i need to know but cant find out anywhere! thanks,

[@GhastK]

Did you manage to figure this out?

[@sebaleal3081]

Just connect the hue bridge via ethernet and make the sync with games in the hue windows app.

[@kyplo5906]

Do the play bars need the hue bridge to be used?

[@techbysoup]

That setup is super clean!

[@TechTesseract]

Thanks bro! I vacuum it once a day! ;) Lol

[@bigports]

Do you need smart home bridge for this to work?

[@jackstannah4800]

Great video and such a sick setup! Good job

[@TechTesseract]

Thanks so much bro!!!

[@sahooka9952]

I don’t usually comment on KZbin videos, but this was really helpful and thank you for the effort mate!!

[@TechTesseract]

Thanks for the comment mate, appreciate it!

[@sahooka9952]

@@TechTesseract I bought the lights right after watching the video and they are now hooked up, looking terrific

[@mantarayx36]

Gratis video ! I Just a have a doubt, did you use the phillips hue hub?

[@Showuk]

Great video, and good to see you finally found the magnet to the motion sensor! I've just moved to a variable height desk with 3 mounted monitors, so considering installing 2 or 3 of these or nanoleaf on the wall. Tempted by this setup as I've already got hue so it'll work nicely.

[@urmomsflaps7414]

Can i use these just in my tv for when I'm on my ps4 i don't have a pc i want them for when I'm gaming.

[@niklasm5624]

Yes you can i have these ligths but you wil need an pilips hue bridge 🤛👍

[@Mauricio-lu4mm]

Hi! do you need Hue Bridge to sync with pc games?

[@TechTesseract]

You need the hue bridge to even change the colors

[@DocFUNKist]

I was told these need a Wifi bridge yo be able to use the Phillips app to control the lights. Is this true? Because there was no mention of that whatsoever on your video. Pls advice.

[@dahlf854]

yeah you need a hue bridge for the lights. otherwise there's no point of buying philips hue lights

[@DocFUNKist]

@@dahlf854 U should have mentioned that on you review, some of Phillips lights are Bluetooth and don't require bridge.

[@LurifaxDK]

Mate, whats that speaker below your monitor? That looks really cool and I'd love to know what it is. :-)

[@chrisrich6358]

sound blaster x katana

[@LurifaxDK]

@@chrisrich6358 Thanks man!

[@OfficialAashishMaru]

What's that blue light brother ?

[@christianrice7447]

Would you say it is better to use Phillips play bars even if your whole system is Corsair and uses iCue? How does the colors and brightness compare?

[@jagerfromgsg945]

I am quite late but still hoping for an answer. I have kinda a weird deal setup becasue my weird room forced my hand. My monitors face into open space. I want these to do the color on each side in “reaction” to the game and what is going on in game. Would slightly tucking this behind my monitor with half open still give off good lighting?

[@Gariuz]

For a 27 monitor, would be better to have 2 or 3 bars?🤔

[@AW-mz6ml]

Do u need the bridge in order for the bars to work with the app?

[@TechTesseract]

Yah man

[@francisraesacramento]

Gread video cool set up. Keep it up. I tried to mount the HUE Play Bars behind my TV & Monitors great idea BUT due to heat eventually those things started to drop off especially in the middle of the night. I’ve given up so I just placed it on the stands instead.

[@dloc2907]

Do they work w HDR on when gaming? I tried the another hue product and it messed up the color when HDR was on.

[@Richard98114]

You’ll need the hdmi sync box for that to work properly

[@absmith12]

Great video mate, and smart set up. Also, where did you get that wall paper?

[@joshuagonzalez7092]

You can find wallpaper like that on steam

[@adamdonaldson1887]

What mounts do you use for your monitors if you don’t mind me asking?

[@BIGGYSWIZ]

Hi, do they work without the bridge? or do you need the bridge indefinitely?

[@Kthrakyaska]

Im trying to find out this exact question...but as far as i know,ull stick those light on monitor and connect it basicly only for the power...but u have to have bridge and an app in pc. That PC will sent a ,,message" to bridge,bridge will transform it to hua language and send it to lights...this is how i do understand that concept. I hope i made it understandable,not sure,im not native soeaker mate :)

[@tinoschlichtharle4589]

Bought them yesterday and I am pretty hyped to test them ... Now I saw this video and the part with the motion sensor is just awesome! Just ordered it also now. Can't wait! … Also can you tell me what those thin, black bars behind your monitors are? Are those speakers? I have a very similiar Setup and looking for some small speakers like that - Thanks a lot!

[@AndyFisherMusic]

A year late, but they're motion sensors for oculus virtual reality :)

[@steveharcourt7376]

Hi, how did you set your monitors like that? what are the attached too? thanks.

[@johnny6987]

Hi! So on PC you don't need to buy the hue sync box in order to sync with games, movies and music right? Just need the app...?!

[@TechTesseract]

Nope just the app!

[@jt-jq2ci]

How do I download the app please? Can't find it anywhere in any stores or the hue website

[@rossfindlay24]

Do you need the Bridge to use them like this for p.c ?

[@trenton8998]

Siiick setup

[@TechTesseract]

Thanks bro!

[@spicyspencer1457]

Do you need the Phillips hue bridge for them to wok

[@Frenchy_47]

Hey man, I got the light bars with an extension one included. Now Two light bars seem to work in the Power supply but when you put the 3rd one in it just cuts them all out? Any help?

[@TekTherapy]

Like the VLOG-type vids as well... and you know this video is lit 🔥 Pun intended...

[@TechTesseract]

Ayy thanks bro! I see what you did there ;) Checked out some of your PC builds man - Awesome stuff!

[@TekTherapy]

@@TechTesseract Thx man, glad you liked my PC builds!!! Good Luck on going full time on YT, slowly preparing for the same route..

[@TechTesseract]

@@TekTherapy You too man - Keep it up!

[@MrRoblox]

I've had a problem where my lights were not found when I searched for them on the bluetooth hue app. The light was on, and it is bluetooth compatible, and i've researched everywhere, but the light would not find. Any tips?

[@nando1679]

Did you bought the hue bridge? Because you need it to find them

[@BalubishTech]

Does it work with any screen or TV?

[@Maximdietz]

Just stumbled upon your channel from the Nanoleaf tiles video... I have no idea why you don’t have more subs, your videos are top notch!

[@TechTesseract]

Ah thanks bro! Gotta keep grinding!

[@rohanb7184]

Amazing video. It helped me a lot and decided to make a purchase:D (Looks Great)

[@TechTesseract]

Awesome man - You'll like em! :D

[@sirBadd]

Do you need two hue bridge or can one work for both rooms

[@austinrichards6623]

did you not need the philips hue hub for theses? i heard you needed the hub for the app to work?

[@jt-jq2ci]

How do i connect these light bars to my phillips ambiglow monitor ? Theres no option to downlosd the hue desktop app on the website ?

[@muppetsshowupatspeakerscor579]

Did you plug the USB into the monitors

[@cloudri]

Thanks for the video I was thinking about buying this

[@mfill201]

Is there a review link for the light strip you had prior to this on the back of your monitors?

[@andresilva5]

Congratulations on your setup 😉 What is the name of your chair? Thanks

[@tattooedfoxy]

Another great video! I sense that you will be huge in this community. Keep up the outstanding work! Peace and Love from Finland, Emmi

[@TechTesseract]

Thanks Emmi! 👊

[@juanandresvazquez2820]

Hi Tech Tesseract I have two monitors, what are your recommendation... 2 or 3 Philips Play sync light? Regards

[@chrisreid4895]

So you definitely need the Hue Bridge for the bar lights right?

[@ragnarlothbrok936]

Yes

[@Iam-jf8wt]

Nice review. Are there any reason why you use light bar istead of lightstrips? Is that monitor and tv will only sync with light bar but not lightstrips? or you want light bar only because it has stronger light?

[@JulianMilde]

can you recommend your Chair?

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Pretty cool ma! I was looking into these so im watching a couple vids to make sure i like them. I think i would have gone with a single pack vs that extension set. I mean its just $10 more expensive, yet yo do get that extra adapter. Though i wonder if any other multi adapter would work just as fine

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Dang man that app is how it should work, so easy to use and simply works. I also understand now having that hub is a must.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Kinda weird their led strip puts out more light than this bug lamp. One would think this lamp would have much more power. It stats 550lm on their site and the led strip its either 950 or 1600lm with extension. That would mean this lamp doesnt have that much leds in it.

[@P4TR1CKL90]

Do you need a bridge to set them up?

[@15MinutersFallen]

What are the led strips u have on your desk in the video called?

[@aquaz6513]

What monitors do you have?

[@100MilWill]

Hey dont you also need a Phillip Hue bridge? I had used your link to buy them with the starter kit but later found out a seperate $50 bridge is ALSO required for the starter kit to work at all. There is a different starter kit that costs $150 from bestbuy and only differnce is it included the bridge.

[@TorbenSauer]

Very good video - thanks !

[@0pchannel980]

Bro. need hub bridge for all them ??

[@ShahriarSirajSnigdho]

Thanks a lot for the detailed video!

[@thomasballard5660]

Awesome video my man! Sick setup and this was an excellent walkthrough! I have to ask, what keyboard is that??

[@Johnmkd]

Can you share the link or name of the 2 stick lights above your monitor

[@TechTesseract]

What stick lights?

[@Johnmkd]

@@TechTesseract I may be wrong, it looks like the stick above the monitor to the left and far right monitor are also lights.

[@TechTesseract]

Oh them... they're oculus rift sensors haha

[@Johnmkd]

@@TechTesseract lol. ahh ok. Cool.

[@MrDrichter1011]

is that a sound bar under monitors?

[@no3b86]

No hue bridge required in order install the play bar?

[@TechTesseract]

Need hue bridge

[@Gaddy618]

Hey I've just purchased these, I don't wish to use the hue bridge, can i still change the colour via the app?

[@TechTesseract]

The bridge is required you can't use them without it

[@Gaddy618]

@@TechTesseract thanks just purchased it.

[@Joe-hb6ek]

Hey Great Video 😁 Mind if I ask what kind of Qoundbar is it on your set up?

[@TheBlckWitch]

do you need hue bridge to use it?

[@ryanh626]

This also works with MacOS right?

[@JustLiveify15]

where did you buy the led strip? :)

[@GamesyGeek]

Hey, quick question, how did you hide the LED strip dotting reflecting off of your wall? I'm using the Philips hue strip and can see individual led dots reflecting off the wall. Please HELP!

[@TechTesseract]

Just don't have it too close! Also might have to do with the fact that the Phillips strips don't have that much LED density compared to others, quite spaced apart.

[@gphj1986]

Hey mate just found your channel this morning and watched this and the secret lab chair set up....would you recommend this for an xbox gaming room set up or is it pointless ? Cheers

[@ryanhussey3896]

It would probs look good I’m an Xbox player and mine look sick

[@gphj1986]

@@ryanhussey3896 thanks mate I checked the price and they're very expensive compared to some on amazon

[@doosin6663]

Can u give me the exact name and size and brand of ur monitors or even the link? Would be appreciated

[@koenignero]

Do you stream on twtich?

[@softmanity7034]

Question: Does the Hue Bridge need to be In the same room as the Lights? My Router Is In my downstairs living room whilst my office Is upstairs.

[@drkdvn]

Nope, the bridge just needs to be connected to the router with an ethernet cable.

[@starshine2190]

Nice video! So you don't need a Hue Bridge to use these lights?

[@TechTesseract]

Thanks! You need a hue bridge

[@rayluc25]

Would love to know which sound bar that is on the table!

[@TechTesseract]

Soundblaster katana

[@agustinmartinez6357]

Do you have a Hue Bridge? Or can the light bars be used only with the hue sync desktop app?

[@TechTesseract]

Need hue bridge bro!

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Do you put on sun screen when sitting behind that desk? hahah wtf so much light!!!

[@Boglim_Z]

These are really cool

[@npmd193]

How do you remove it from the back of your monitor? Adhesive too strong.

[@TechTesseract]

Pull it off - I took one of mine off recently

[@aliabbas666]

Bought the light bar, but the app keeps asking me for the philips hub and wont go past that screen? Your review mentions nothing of buying a hub for setting these up!

[@TechTesseract]

Yup you need the hue bridge for these to work as with all hue product 👍

[@KindaTiredd]

Is the philips hue smart hub required?

[@TechTesseract]

Yes

[@dumitrudan608]

Don't you need a Hue Bridge for this setup?

[@sixsixzero666]

I think you are good at vlogs keep up the good work

[@TechTesseract]

Thanks! I'll try do some more then... :D

[@SteffenBoege]

hallo.. welche app ist es ab 10 min des videos.. ??? lg steffen

[@gudaxo360]

Is the hue bridge necessary for this setup?

[@TechTesseract]

Yes 💯

[@gudaxo360]

@@TechTesseract thanks for the answer

[@Cityofgodsphilly1118]

What's that box with lights on the table for?

[@TechTesseract]

The PC?

[@jpruett86]

I’m going to have to figure out how to completely do my desk set up now! Yours is so clean looking! I think I’ve got about 7 million cords and only Velcro strips holding anything 😂

[@TechTesseract]

Hahaha 😂 Yeah cable management makes a huge difference! Might take you a couple hours at most, but it's totally worth it 🤘

[@Njoekiezoekie]

7 million? I would love to see that!

[@Andrew-zg1dt]

any cheap alternatives to this

[@ericgullingsrud4685]

Do I need the philips bridge to use the hue light bar?

[@TechTesseract]

Yes

[@ericgullingsrud4685]

@@TechTesseract thanks for getting back to me. Appreciate it 👊🏼

[@JhonnyStone100]

@@ericgullingsrud4685 what bridge, does it come with the kit or bought separately? Do you have an Amazon link

[@babayaga7603]

Do you need a Hue Bridge for this to work?

[@TechTesseract]

Yes

[@babayaga7603]

@@TechTesseract Damn that's another €50 to add to this🤣

[@KingsdownRoots]

Thanks for the video, just bought them and didn’t realise you need a ‘bridge’ too..🙁