Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus Unboxing Install & Review

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[@davidedwards4088]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I finally have my Phillips Hue lights setup finished. My best examples are the Dolby Atmos demo and a car video with the music setting on.

[@dfpamg]

The adhesive is divided NOT because it can be cut in pieces ( with the cut of the scissors itself that doesn't matter), but because it can be used later again on another surface, if you wanna change its position, and you will still have adhesive. It's actually really well thought and a plus!

[@ssamuelxie]

do I have to cut it if im doing a bigger area?

[@zacharythacker4242]

This guy works at Philips

[@seanb1081]

Excellent professional video. Good mix of pros and cons with all the details! One thing that users also need to be aware of is that, your Apple or Android device has to be capable of running , IOS 11 or later, and Android 7.0 or later in order for the app to work.

[@StillInLuck]

Great video, I so want these!

[@heyasolo]

By chance what's the background Instrumental track?

[@iicwi8738]

So I bought the strip and idk what I’m doing wrong but every color does not look the correct color I pick red and it’s like a bright red if I dim it it’s not red anymore I’m so confused

[@xLexC7x]

It would’ve been nice if the website I bought from mentioned I needed the $60 bridge to make these $80 lights work.

[@castizopilled]

same thing happened to me. gonna have to buy that tomorrow

[@philllll]

xLexC7x But I think you should‘ve informed you better

[@dep6898]

you dont need bridge for the new ones

[@cugoma1714]

Kiuas 34 how? I don’t have bridge and my phone can’t find the light strips :(

[@tehcarnage]

@@tanelihakala1836 doesn't work for the lightstrip plus

[@jlucentt]

it’s been 6 months how’s it holding up

[@pascalshopify]

I tried it, but it does not attach at all behind TV and everyting when you remove the protective band. How did you do ?

[@futbol1972]

So do these strip lights do the same as the gradient lights that goes on back of ty and syncs with whatever you are watching or are these differwnt? They are also much cheaper.

[@DannyBloomfieldBK]

Great video - thanks, Stan!

[@DarkHorse08]

Can it be automated? I want them to turn on and off by themselves at a specific time of the day.

[@christianangelodeleon5766]

You need a bridge to turn it on? It dosn't come with the box? Or is this only for the app? Of there isnt any app is there like a controller ? Thanks in advance

[@de_stroyed]

Does this support the Philips Hue Sync software for video lighting?

[@katdimitriadis]

So helpful! Thank you! :D

[@ryanmaki2659]

Is this your music?? I love the beat, damn hahaha also great video!

[@Manny99991]

Thank you for reviewing this product!

[@raulchauhan9889]

good video - clear and easy

[@johnjosephocaya2399]

That bridge are they sold separately or are they already in the box of philps hue?

[@TheAnkshah]

Can the strip take a ninety degree turn ? for example i would like to buy a long strip and have it follow my whole tv stand

[@butterflyscreams1965]

if 80 inches is too long can i use 40 inches in one place and the other 40 inches in another place? do you know if they sell another power adapter for it separately?

[@runejensen6145]

Can it be cut at any point (and not just where marked with scissor icon)?

[@user-vg1nf4cx9k]

Can i use normal 5050 rgb strip? To the bridge?

[@alekHero90]

Can i sync this strip with my monitor like my hue play lights do? or i need the gradient pack

[@DemiGod1985]

Awesome! Subscribed!

[@emilzurawski3574]

Can it shuffle trough colors?

[@josiegallegos4881]

Could you post a video with bulbs and bridge installation how to? Thanks

[@TedTed007]

great video man

[@heyasolo]

By the way, well done video! Very clear, detailed and informative

[@felixhernandez7549]

Could you make the led lights flash all colors

[@dreamcastfan6669]

ok now its been 4 years ,, does it hold up ? does the rubber coating turned yellow ?

[@dudztaupan8686]

great review Stan! Peace!

[@josemejia6093]

What do I have to buy first in order make the lights work, I’ve seen the 40” inches light strip that cost $25 but I don’t want to buy it and it ends up being unusable because I need to buy something else

[@briaunnaloper25]

I was told the 40 inch light strip was 40 feet and now I have an unusable light strip extension

[@issafaizi2890]

TYSM this vid helped soooooo much. I was struggling with what I needed to buy and this explained everything. Thank you and keep it up!

[@damage_daniel2526]

Keep up the good vid

[@chadm6805]

Can you cut and splice to bridge a gap. Like my microwave

[@kristiandelapena]

Hey Stan got a question, could you run 2 layers of this strip to make it shine more on the desk? I'm planning to buy this also but Im not sure if has connectors to run 2 strips beside each other. Thanks!

[@27Mcc]

Just buy 2 strips with power supply & stick them side by side.

[@kristiandelapena]

Reaz Shahriar that’d be a waste lmao I was planning on just one plug for 2 strips of led’s

[@Oksir.]

When I peel the tape off it doesn’t stick to the wall/desk

[@zidliym9702]

Good video, thank you.

[@geraldcapo4400]

does it NEED the hue bridge to work? like can I sink it to Bluetooth and my google assistant

[@yeru2480]

you need a hue bridge

[@nachoisla445]

great video

[@krankenheim13]

I'm in the hue ecosystem too and personally, I wouldn't waste a hue light strip on the back of my desk. I use Vocolinc LS1 light strips, which are less than half the price. The Vocolinc lightstrips are not Zigbee protocol but they are Apple Homekit enabled. They're just as bright and saturated as the Philips Hue light strip. Maybe you should get one and review it.

[@ieatcookies8036]

How do you change the color?

[@dianaefzz2504]

Hey! I also bought the Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus recently and I have been wondering if it would be ok to buy the Hue Bridge V1 instead of the V2?

[@mynamesreed]

u can download the app and use Bluetooth to save u the money

[@seanb1081]

@@mynamesreed Bluetooth App isn't compatible with light strips

[@darthpricey1139]

Guys do you need the bridge for just the lightstrip. what extra features does it give you?

[@ZulkSOD]

Bridge is required

[@johnjosephocaya2399]

That bridge thingy what are they called?

[@BuddyAcesRussia]

on your wall you have that sound proof cushion thing, where did you get that?

[@hairybootay635]

so you can get it at like sweetwater its a music shopping app and a lot of musicians have it to like keep the walls safe and soundproof. also there's larger ones too so its very helpful.

[@hairybootay635]

also i forgot to mention, amazon too but if you wanna pay 130 dollars for soundproof foam but im sure amazon has a lower price u can get em at

[@Lenaya_vlog]

When I went to the app it says search and help but I pressed search but it won’t work

[@FrozenMetroid]

You need to press the button on the hub before searching.

[@JiLaNor]

Hei! What happen if i connect more than 10meters?

[@lynnlola5867]

What was the "important" part about the "bridge"?

[@psych0play418]

Separating the strip on the back in multiple small ones can also help if you want to put it off a wall and put them on another one you can just pull off every second strip so you still have half of them left for the next location.

[@kristophercharles8863]

I know it is quite randomly asking but do anyone know a good site to watch new series online ?

[@cainrory3632]

@Kristopher Charles Flixportal :D

[@kristophercharles8863]

@Cain Rory Thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service =) I appreciate it!!

[@cainrory3632]

@Kristopher Charles No problem :)

[@monasteryintibet]

How do u sync this with a tv or monitor so the lights react with what’s going on the screen?

[@ElMikenaitor]

I downloaded the Hue Sync app from Philips in my Mac so the lights can react to what you are seeing on screen. Very simple, took me like 15 minutes to set.

[@uptownsfinest1598]

@@ElMikenaitor do you need the sync box ? and what if you don't have Mac or pc

[@TreDogOfficial]

Does Phillips hue have a controller to play with the LED strip? I don't like whipping out my cellphone every time I need some countertop light

[@GreeniusGenius]

As long as you use the bridge, they have various switches, plus if you have a HomeKit Hub you could use any HomeKit compatible switch then, or control it via Siri, Alexa etc.

[@billrobert3226]

can the strip connect to the switch?

[@Anton-sf6iq]

Is it possible to make it fade?

[@marianodemiguel3442]

very hipped up with your video and the new Philips hue!!: Question: my kitchen has 12 recess like lights : how much do each light bulb cost; or is there a Hue light bulb that is just white but with the wireless dimmer??

[@FrozenMetroid]

Hue bulbs are expensive and you'll find the bulbs you need (I presume GU10) will fit your recessed light fittings. You can buy an alternative smart bulb that supports ZigBee and it will be compatible with Hue. They do a white light bulb which does cost quite a lot less so look out for those. If you want colour then they are really expensive. They do a starter pack with a white bulb and dimmer but I've not seen one with a GU10 but you can buy them seperately.

[@byus6928]

my guy bought my kitchen table for a desk lol. I was like damn that looks familiar lol. nice set up. cable management though

[@Chorweiler]

Thank you

[@fredsalfa]

Thanks !

[@kari_moonlight1865]

is there a Philips hue bridge?

[@CharisLeeRealEstate]

Hi, will the light strip work with the Philips Hue app without a Hue Bridge? Thanks in advance!

[@TheKingBaby8]

No

[@transportacrosstheuk7369]

How would it work if you were to for example place 2 parts of it in different areas of the house

[@seanb1081]

Good question but would need to have a power supply to both strips

[@Roos_dt]

What if you want to put the strip under the whole table. Is it possible to bend the strip or something?

[@SuprUsrStan]

Yeah it’s a flexible strip.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

WHat i find very vague on their site is the part about cutting it and then reconnecting it. When i look at your close ups shots, it seems it would only with with those connectors. They make it sound like you can cut any where and later reconnect it. Another thing i find not so good, is that on Amazone i see a lot of unhappy owners which after buying suddenly come to find they cant connect with the odler version cause of mismatching connectors. Though i did read something about that on the website, amazone does not state anything about v4 or any other version. But perhaps thats more the fault of the buyer not doing proper research on the product

[@AndrewCortesi]

Thanks for the detailed review and setup. One of my main questions was if you cut it, how does it still function when it’s not connected to the rest of the strip with the plug. But as you said, it can still work. But it does look like each cut strip is viewed as one strip in the app. So it’s not like you can change the color per cut strip or customize the automations per cut strip. Anyway, good to know

[@almighty1294]

I’m actually having this issue I cut it and the part not connected to the plug is not turning on at all I’m here looking for an answer 😓

[@AndrewCortesi]

Hey, so I looked into it and the lights don’t automatically connect to each other when you cut them... (because Nioka Tesla didn’t invent wireless electricity unfortunately). Anyway what you need is this: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MFGL1HR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AVEO2UCG9IAIT&th=1

[@endijohnson5863]

What app are you using ?

[@a.ftp4207]

Do you still need the hue bridge and sync box? To make it work with screen

[@Rockdog333]

You WILL need the hue bridge.The bridge is the communicator and allows you to control the strips colour via app or alexa etc. To make colours sync on PC monitor, you do not need a sync box .To make colours sync with your TV , you need the sync box.

[@maddibowd2030]

@@Rockdog333 what is a hue bridge and how do I get it?

[@Rockdog333]

@@maddibowd2030 the bridge is the 'brain' that allows you to control the lights via your phone. You can buy on Amazon , best buy, etc. Without it , your hue bulbs will not be 'smart'

[@bigbongmastercoolman6022]

Leandra o

[@gwn4207]

you skipped the whole bluetooth part

[@ryanhussey3896]

This one isn’t the Bluetooth one

[@laurelsullivan4932]

@@ryanhussey3896 yes it is

[@idontanswerquestions8730]

How does that work.

which is the app?

[@russianguy2443]

Does it has hdmi connection

[@pushpindersingh701]

Does it works with google hub

[@asifmohammad2978]

Do u need a Philips hue bridge as well or can u use the strips on their own?

[@jesusoctaviosalgadopelayo2401]

you need the bridge. It says in the box.

[@yarieemoore3205]

I heard they are making a Bluetooth lightstrip, it would be awesome if they actually do it

[@Joeki11a]

So their is no way to make your tv or monitor content effect with lights?

[@FrozenMetroid]

Yes, there is but this isn't the strip you need and the parts you do need are expensive but work perfectly.

[@michaeljordan6008]

Good job. I like this guy.

[@TonganMoa676]

How can you connect it to your ps4 or sync it

[@atourrahman79]

U need a hue Sync box what cost £229

[@phillipalanis6917]

Anyone know what the song he used in the background?

[@felipenesello510]

Is it possible to sync this lightstrip with my TV's screen colors? I do it with my Hue Lights but I see that there is two differente produts of lightstrip, this one (cheaper) and other one from Hue. Both of them can sync with my screen colors or just the expensive one?

[@GreeniusGenius]

All colour Hue lights can, but the gradient one is addressable, where as this one can only show a single colour on the entire strip.

[@felipenesello510]

@@GreeniusGenius Thank you!

[@TheCleanupHitter]

as i was watching the video and peeling off the part for the 3m the sticky part came off as well

[@kaylieshaye287]

that happened to me too, but i just peeled it back on lol

[@sotis1930]

So do i need The light ball to strip work?

[@kaylaclay5159]

Matias Koskinen someone plz answer this question bc idk how to work my lights 😩

[@aniruddhkarekar2818]

I want to install it around my mirror. Can it turn sharp by 90° ???

[@timpa743]

Yes it can!

[@fatooqtr685]

hello sir, Thank you very much for the review it helps me a lot with making up my decision for buying the Philips Hue Lightstrip but I wonder about 2 things : 1- why there is a cutting mark on the light? like what why I need to cut it ? and what would I do with the second part of the strip if I cut it ? would it work ? 2- do I need to but it with a Hub? I tried to look for what is the use of the hub and do I really need to have it in order to use the Hue lightstrip? your opinion matters, thank you

[@aw1lt]

1, you can cut it to change the length of the strip 2, the hub just stops the need to reconnect every time you open the app, allow you to change the lights when you are away from home and prevents bs when trying to connect to google home/alexa

[@CQBCARMINE44]

So once you cut it, how does the piece you cut off receive power?

[@jesserayworld160]

It doesn’t It dies.

[@AndrewCortesi]

Yes, but you need additional connector wires. These don’t require you to solder anything and just connect the pieces together Extension Cable for Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus (6 in/150 mm, 5 Pack, White) www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFGL1HR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nY.XEb4FA6N92

[@minioneRV]

Love your keyboard! Which model is it?

[@jimmymutrin]

anyone know any cheap 6ft lights from amazone

[@norcalmanny7079]

Is there a way to set them up to blink, or dim low to high?

[@ortizgaming.i9777]

What is the name of the app

[@sroseb6711]

Amazing. Thank you!

[@smokeyclinton]

I love that desk, where did you get it?

[@somitashree2234]

Wonderful video....💝

[@MistAtsiM]

Ikea

[@DavidAlicandri]

Great video. Thank-you.

[@joal366]

Comparing the Philip's hue to cheap led strips, jow's is it?

[@dictatorrutte1604]

Had to return it twice would be nice if it said you need something extra

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Okay why put a light which looks to have a bulb in the thumbnail?! hahaha Now i really understand the power of that HUB, its kinda shitty you need to have that to take full control but it does show the pwoer of having it. Super nice man! Thought for the same money id rather buy the bluetooth version then you dont need the hub

[@tomato48]

The reason there isn’t one long backing is because when they wind it up the backing comes off

[@excalibermax]

I have a widget for my games room,nice purple on my light and strip under the desk

[@TonganMoa676]

Can you sync it to the ps4

[@excalibermax]

Gaming Expert with the hdmi box maybe

[@edwinquiroz7910]

Do you need WiFi to get the light to turn on?

[@semdalian]

@@harrymacdonald-preston1364 It doesn't use wifi

[@Mickocarbomb]

If you don't want to use wifi with your lights you can buy the GE C lights and download the bluetooth app for the bluetooth lights. I've got five bulbs in my room and a strip setup inside of my guitar speaker cabinet.

[@harrymacdonald-preston1364]

@@Mickocarbomb i might check them out

[@martinzuniga5723]

Can you control it with Alexa or google home

[@harrymacdonald-preston1364]

Yes

[@faccodewilde9032]

So the piece that you cut off becomes useless and cannot be used somewhere else?

[@santiagofranco57]

Thats right, once you cut it, it becomes useless

[@thomasworoniakphotography9423]

If you are handy with soldering...here is a possible hack... kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bUpayIp56MrMk

[@Markalot284]

Do you absolutely need the bridge for the bluetooth lightstrip ? I just ordered it thinking I only need the app on my pc for it to sync but now I'm wondering if I'll have to pay more for the bridge too ?! EDIT : You know what I think I'm good with only the lightstrip cuz mine has the bluetooth icon on the box !

[@bl5327]

You don’t need the bridge for the Bluetooth light strip. However, if you want to set timers and so forth you will need the bridge. Bluetooth is good if you have basically one Hue product. If you get into several bulbs, strips and so forth you’re definitely going to want to invest in a bridge. The bridge also allows you to control your lights from basically anywhere as the bridge connects directly to your WiFi router. The bridge also makes your light set up much more stable when it’s on the mesh network via your router compared to Bluetooth.

[@omprajapati9036]

Where can you find the IP on it

[@kaylaclay5159]

I’m having the same problem idk what to do

[@beccaqueen8566]

Where can I buy the bridge ?

[@CT-vm4gf]

Everywhere.