Philips Hue Gradient Light Strip: beauty isn’t cheap

[@SmartHomeSolver]

What do you think, are these light strips synced with your TV beautiful enough for $200+?

[@bradylepage]

NO, NO, NO!!!!!!

[@bradylepage]

There should be a cheaper option!

[@DouweEgbert]

its not just the strip , you also need the sync box

[@SmartHomeSolver]

@Douwe Egbert you don't need the sync box. You can use the Hue Sync software on your computer. The sync box just makes it more convenient.

[@DouweEgbert]

Smart Home Solver yeah on a pc , but who uses it like that ? how about switching to diffenrt sources ?? that’s too much trouble , it supposed to work on tv with syncbox and those 2 together are way to expensive for some lights behind your tv .. I like HUE , but this is hilarious

[@ellenlee9390]

*I like the old style Echo Dot because it's small also **Newest.Technology**, gives out decent sound and doesn't take up a lot of shelf space if you want to put it on beam in the workshop or shed.*

[@morells09]

I think this would be worth it if the light strip had its own sync software built in and connected to your TV via USB or something but not many people have Macs or PCs connected to their TVs so requiring an already very expensive Sync Box on top of a very expensive light strip makes it a no for me

[@dank9288639]

yeah it's total bs

[@NipponKiwi]

To be honest I bought this product and found it to be trash and difficult to install!? MHGA (Make 🇺🇸 Hue 🇬🇧 Great 🇪🇸 Again 🇫🇷!) from New Zealand

[@geralddyke4378]

like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, kzbin.infoUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....

[@imperialdrone6261]

"Let's play rainbow road!" "I'M BLIND!"

[@SPASPAWIZ]

It’s way different than you think. The first thing you notice is that it actually reduces eye strain. It’s a great system

[@MrBigtime2]

I've mounted the old strips many times, so seeing an improved installation is great. It didn't bend or stick easily

[@Thatoneninja22]

How do u remount ur old one i just moved and it definitely didnt bring the sticky with

[@RodVerkoeyen]

@@Thatoneninja22 3M tape

[@rolfathan]

You could always put those bars behind the TV and apply a film or mesh fabric to them to dim them that way.

[@yumisausageroll9039]

I can’t get over how cool these are, my Dad is hopefully going to Install these on our new tv

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Awesome, well I think you would enjoy them because they are a lot of fun.

[@yumisausageroll9039]

@@SmartHomeSolver Thanks man

[@lucahaid9006]

U can do it yourself with a raspberry and sk6812/ws2812 LEDs

[@FabienCharles108]

these look great! I hope it's not too distracting though. I can't wait for the next iteration that will have 4K,120Hz passthrough. Hopefully some HDMI 2.1 on the next model.

[@Farfignewton29]

I have been waiting for something like this from Philips for such a long time. I have spent a ridiculous about of money on Hue lights but I do thoroughly enjoy them. Although this light strip will be yet another absurd amount of money I will def be getting it. I tried using seven play bars around the back of my 75 inch tv along with the sync box, and although it works okay it is very difficult to try and position the seven play bars around the tv when creating an entertainment area in the Hue app. I really hoped they would add something to the Hue app to where it shows a front or rear view of a TV so you can position the play bars more accurately, but I guess the gradient light strip is their solution. Either way I love Philips products although yes they are insanely expensive. But if they work well and they actually last a long time then I am okay paying good money for things.

[@847MicRoss]

I used 4 hue light strips around my projector screen.

[@thanutz]

Just hooked the 75 set up on my 85 inch tv... I have the down lights and play bars too... it’s ridiculously expensive but ridiculously awesome when you get them all going

[@permemolticetriolini812]

Explode

[@Master-mm1dm]

Nice demo but to get this effect using the Philips Gradient Lightstrip can work out to be costly when you add up the price of the lightstrip, the hue bridge & the hue sync box the whole setup will cost you around £500+. The cheaper option is to just buy a Philips Hue Ambilight TV. I have the 65PUS8204 which will cost you arond £500 with three sided ambilights, Dolby Vison/atmos is built in. Any thing left in your budget can be put to a few extra Hue lamps to go in the corners of the room for an even extra added effect but you will need the hue brdge for any extra bulbs to work with the TV.

[@alexbutterbaugh5319]

Just to clarify the sync box is not compatible with HDMI 2.1 so 4k@120 probably won’t pass through. BUT This likely will only be the case for a handful of games. 4k@60 should be the norm for most pS5 series X games which the sync box can handle

[@haveanicedave]

I wonder when the sync box comes out that cansupport HDMI 2.1? Has anyone heard anything yet?

[@totalplonker824]

As far as gradient is concerned, I think you just about covered everything! nice job

[@davidellis4881]

I want it to work with my hi-fi independent of my tv but I cannot seem to find that on offer.

[@riteshakhaury]

Gradient light strip looks great but the major downside is still the sync box which does not work with today's smart tvs inbuilt apps. Not so smart philips 🧐. Who would want to buy additional firestick, chromecast, apple tv separately when all is inbuilt in the tv these days?

[@paulhibbert]

Ooooooh the zigbee!! 🤣 This will not go unanswered!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Paul you know these look good 😄 join the dark side

[@paulhibbert]

@@SmartHomeSolver I have some addressable strips in the mail, perhaps I shall buy the hue strip for comparison!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That would be interesting, I would watch that.

[@paulhibbert]

@@SmartHomeSolver it shall be done!! ❤️

[@Silverjerk]

As a fan of both channels, this is my favorite comment thread in a very long time.

[@sganet_]

I just use all play bars (8 of them) so it blends better. 2 behind tv (top and bottom), 2 behind each tower speakers. So the tower speakers I have top one face the wall and one below it face away from the tv. Then last 2 bars behind the sofa. Hue app you can set if the light is tv height, on the floor, or ceiling. Accurately adjusting this really helps.

[@NoXs4u]

Stumbled upon this vid whilst searching for the gradient strip. What I did for my 65 inch; placed the gradient strip as usual. For the dark bottom part I used 3 play bars (left mid right). I used the V-brackets that came with the bars to stick them to the back of the TV. They face straight to the wall behind. The intensity difference was really annoying just like in this video. I "solved" this by setting the strip and bars on a static color at 100% brightness. Next I adjusted the hight of the bars (bit by bit about 10 centimeters total) upwards until intensity looked the same. It looks like a 360 gradient strip now. Really happy with this set-up. Maybe your screen is too close to the wall for this to work though... but who knows it might work for you as well.

[@CannabisTechLife]

Dammit....and there I thought I wasn't going to buy any hue products this month lol.

[@KudzaiMarira]

Good thing they are available next month :) you can justify the addiction.

[@Isaiahisnotonfire]

Kudzai Marira I have an addiction for Hue products also but they last a long time, that’s worth the money

[@Isaiahisnotonfire]

At least the Hue Products last longer then buying a plant that would be gone after 2-4 days

[@lucahaid9006]

just get a raspberry and sk6812 LED Strips and u have the same if not even better thing for only 60-80$

[@kcperfectpicturesify]

I am interested in getting started with Phillips Hue. What products do you have?

[@Believer7154]

Hello all. Thanks for sharing. Your time and efforts are truly appreciated

[@randyiron2]

My Govee segmented light strips does this. It comes with a camera and mimics what’s on the tv. It’s a simple design that works imo better. You can also easily control the brightness and how fast it responds.

[@djm8027]

I have a couple of the Govees , bargain compared to Phillips

[@pinchopaxtonsgreatestminds9591]

I have the Govee, it's excellent! Works with everything, even KZbin, or Netflix. It's easier to set up as well. The app works on a tablet too. It is perfect for a 65 in TV.

[@Farfignewton29]

I wanted to get the Govee setup with camera but they have been sold out for a very long time.

[@pinchopaxtonsgreatestminds9591]

@@Farfignewton29 I ordered mine from America. It costs more, but still less than Phillips Hue. Best to get the plug adaptor, and a USB extension lead in advance.

[@CreativeEye1]

I have both....and I like Govee....but they are not accurate. Thats the downside for me.....hue solution is way more accurate but just to expensive. And the hue box doesn't do hdmi 2.1.

[@monas.6839]

I can’t wait to see all the hip thrusting Paul Hibbert’s gonna do over this one! 💜😂

[@davidedwards4088]

Finally put together my setup for my daughter's Graduation gift, because she likes to play Fortnite 🤣 and Animal Crossing. Movies and gaming look so amazing now! You're right, it isn't cheap but It's so worth it.

[@coreyvidal]

I read that the way the Hue sync box is able to update fast enough is by delaying the picture a little bit, and syncing to the delayed picture. Did you try any gaming? Could you? I'm curious how bad the lag is.

[@TheWorldofHA]

Corey Vidal I have multiple gaming systems connected to the Hue Sync box. Never had any lag issues. Games feel great on it.

[@Dawsomesauce]

I use FreeSync ultimate on my Samsung TV. I did have weird and annoying issues initially with the sync box when it launched. My screen would go black constantly when I played games. To remedy it I turned FreeSync ultimate off and recently re-enabled it. So I'm not sure if it was fixed with an update or not. It works great now.

[@DingleCerri]

I, also, have multiple game systems and a cable box hooked up to mine. 3 hue play lights and an overhead canister light. Never had any lag or issues. It’s the only way I game now.

[@KorbenCountyJr]

I had alot of dropped signals to my Switch and PS4 Pro in the first few months of use. It would be a critical cutscene or something, then Prnnnt.. My console cables were fairly new and in fine shape, as far as I could tell. I also was using the provided hdmi cable that came with the Sync for Output. I ordered a few of the following to replace the Output and Ps4 Pro hdmi cabling, and have had little to zero drops since. www.amazon.com/Belkin-AV10175bt2M-BLK-Vision-Optimal-Viewing/dp/B075N83B9X I love the sync so much, so I just got my lightstrip. It sucks so hard that it will not work with PS5 at 120....Graah

[@Evil_Chronic]

Plays FF7R flawlessly. If it does delay it, it’s probably only a few milliseconds. It’s not noticeable to me at least.

[@heldermm]

Is Philips developing something to be also used with smart tv apps (Netflix, KZbin, etc)?

[@freezersk]

Yes, its called Philips Ambilight TVs… 🤷‍♂️ There is another brand with solution for this, Govee, but its done by camera facing the TV, and its not that fast, and looks ugly.

[@ccoreybarkleyy]

can’t wait until they support HDMI 2.1

[@theformoverfunction]

This is literally the only reason I don't have one yet

[@thanutz]

Yes... and apps like KZbin tv and Netflix

[@Tjmalloy2]

@@theformoverfunction i wait as long as it takes

[@quickelement]

Had in my cart to buy it until I heard this. Thank you. Would’ve been useless. I’ll wait until my XSX/PS5

[@sotorc1448]

What do you mean?? I just got a new Sony TV for my ps5 and it has a hdmi 2.1. Would this light strip not work??

[@SimonLeicester]

Not totally convinced. I like the static led glow behind my TV. Not sure I really want all that going on when I’m trying to concentrate on the programme itself. Too expensive as well when you add in the cost of the required sync box. Might wait for a Black Friday type offer. Good video and I like the little dig at Mr ‘I hate Hue’ Grouchy Hibbert

[@Banjoba]

Sync box = €250, Lightstrip = €200, 2 play lights = €130. €580 is an astronomical price for just that experience which when mounted does not cover the entire TV and is not even individually addressed!.I have lots of hue bulbs inside and outside but will never purchase again since learning about WLED and other example projects. I have 2 hyperion setups and these are just a fraction of that price while doing more. Thanks for the vid though.

[@davidharmon9976]

Why didnt they just make a strip that goes completely around the tv

[@obl620]

There are different sizes

[@davidharmon9976]

@@obl620 I got a 75 inch tv I haven't seen one yet

[@jonnyquin952]

Probably because that would make the srtip 150$ more than what it is lol

[@AI-Consultant]

@@totalplonker824 nose? wtf

[@charlesspidell1447]

Install the hue play bars on bottom

[@deepelto5275]

6:39 works every time

[@insertnamehere8723]

The biggest thing for me is this is the most seamless solution, less janky, longer lasting, probably cheaper in the long run, part of an ecosystem like Sonos, and has dolby vision, 4k 60fps passthrough with the sync box and can be extended to the whole house integrated into a seamless smart ecosystem.

[@castlelosthomeautomation]

Got one for our 75" TV in the livingroom and it cost more than the Hue Sync box. Was it worth it ? Yes ... it was !!

[@08ScottyC]

As others have mentioned.... the missing coverage on the bottom is a killer for me. Also with an 82" I'm going to get even less coverage towards the bottom. Perhaps I could supplement the bottom area with a lightstrip plus but should not have to do that.

[@NipponKiwi]

To be honest I bought this product and found it to be trash and difficult to install!? MHGA (Make 🇺🇸 Hue 🇬🇧 Great 🇪🇸 Again 🇫🇷!) from New Zealand

[@paul9387]

Good thing about it is it is being recognized as one device, hue sync box can take up to 10 I heard. I am currently at 8 and still considering going two more play bars which ends up at 10, with that I won't be able to add a strip that wanted to place under my couch. I might just get this new strip and get rid of all play bars from behind a TV. Also, in my opinion, best effect is when you add hue signe on both sides, these are just mind blowing. Great video by the way

[@ijustsawthat]

🚩Does not work with TV apps like Netflix 🚩Require bridge + sync box (sold separately) 🚩Size on box is to cover only 3 sides of the tv 🚩Does not work with HDMI 2.1

[@dannywinget]

Just got mine! About to set it up. Good Stuff dude!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

You’re going to love it. I’m excited to see your setup.

[@user-rv8jk1pv9x]

@@SmartHomeSolver If I use a computer, I still need Hue Sync Box ?

[@pioneer2321]

@Smart Home Solver I’ve connected mine up- all working. But when I turn off the tv should the light strip turn off.

[@jordil5469]

are you able to reuse this strip if you get a new tv of the same size?

[@leftlovers9137]

@@user-rv8jk1pv9x no

[@MrTea42]

some people call it bias ambient light, and you can diy it with a raspberry pi and some leds for about $120 without the need for a pc or a phillips hub. i installed it on the back of my tv in about an hour.

[@grnsgottaM]

I’m front the future. Good luck finding them! My order from Best Buy was supposed to be here weeks ago. Nobody has them in stock and those that do, are asking almost $500-$600 for the 65”.

[@Steve-Cooper]

I think I'll stick with my Hyperion, WLED strips solution. Half the cost and LED's all round the tv together with brightness control in WLED app and further fine tuning in the Hyperion app. Not as plug and play but not a difficult setup to achieve with basic knowledge.

[@pvsmith2]

ive been looking into hyperion, do you have a 4k capture card you use?

[@Steve-Cooper]

@@pvsmith2 No I don't have a 4K source but the way to set it up is to have a hdmi splitter and scaler then pass one through to the tv at 4K and pass the other at 1080p to the capture card. Hyperion doesn't need a 4K source and the capture card will be overloaded with it so use a splitter that can downscale that feed to 1080p for the capture card.

[@PavSik]

I found a way to have a backsplash of a static colors. Follow this. 1.music+moderate 2.play a song 3.when you found a color that you like stop sync. 4. Enjoy. Also you cannot change the brightness after you stop sync or it will revert to a solid color. Like so every one can see. Thank you.

[@taps2123]

I bought an Ambilight system off of Facebook for $30 that does the same thing, with LED's all the way around the TV. The downsides? You need to do a little cutting and soldering, you need a little time to figure out the software because they didn't include instructions (setup for how many LEDs are on each side of the screen and the output mode) and I have to run it from my laptop. The upside? Anything I want to watch using the Ambilight system is easily watched via my laptop (i.e. Blue-Ray/DVD, Netflix, Hulu, etc).

[@Richard98114]

I've litterly done the same buttons for my sync box how convenient is that A is to turn the box on/off B for turning the sync on/off C for higher brightness D for lower brightness

[@mikem4096]

This like is very nice . Idk if I’m a fan. It’s kinda distracting for me. I would like it just to use when the tv is off. Just how I feel but it does looks really nice

[@vikranttalim]

Hi, thanks for the video. I just completed DIY Hyperion setup few days back. Philips HUE is definitely at the TOP when it comes to user friendly setups compared to the options that we have in the market and much much easier/ simpler compared to all the DIY setups. I would still go for the DIY setup (Raspberry PI, LED Strip, Video Grabber etc.) because the entire setup costs less than 100$ and works exactly how this setup works. I do agree DIY is not for everyone but if someone is tech savvy then it should not be a problem.

[@FairGround7Delorean]

So Philips are basically selling there amibilight system for every TV now Awsome just shame about the price. Poor hibbert won't be happy "oohh the ZigBee"

[@NB-Philly]

‘Oh the zigbee” lol, love Paul, he’s hilarious 😂

[@campkira]

its their patent..still shity spec...

[@ayporos]

Pfft.. ZigBee is alright. Just use it ONLY for your Philips Hue shit and be done with it. Frankly, I'm more worried about wifi stuff that has no right being on wifi. Things like wifi switches and dimmers and stuff really upset me. There's no good reason to use wifi for such simple devices over Z-wave. Z-wave is more energy efficient and it doesn't clog up your wifi network. Myself, I only use Zigbee for my Hue lights, Wifi for my Google Home speakers (thanks Google for being a fucking twat and not including RJ45 ports on them!) and Z-wave (everything else). I have a single Google Home connected to a usb->power+ethernet dongle and that's the only smart speaker that works all the time so it's in my bedroom. I HAVE to be able to tell Google to turn off my lights when I'm lying in my bed all comfy and not have it interrupt me with "I CAN'T SEEM TO CONNECT TO YOUR WIFI RIGHT NOW PLEASE CHECK YOUR CONNECTION SETTINGS IN THE GOOGLE HOME APP"... the bitch that she is. :)

[@MrSam2497]

"for every TV" just for over 450€ when you can buy Philips's own 65" TV with lights for 700€

[@Evokyr]

Still useless since it doesn't work for the buildin apps on a smart TV

[@extremesportsandmore5799]

Would it work for apps on the Apple TV. Like KZbin or Netflix?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Yes if you have your Apple TV plugged into the Sync Box then it will work with all the apps on the Apple TV.

[@extremesportsandmore5799]

Smart Home Solver Got it, thank you!!

[@B.Ch3rry]

I recently sold my discontinued DreamScreen 4K to get the sync box, gradient strip, and several play bars (4 on bottom/2 left & right) for my 65” Sony A8H OLED TV. I already have Hue lighting so the integration is seem-less. Along with the Sonos Arc, Sub, and L/R surround speakers. We look forward to movie nights.

[@quocalocka]

I am impatiently still waiting for the 75" strip to be available 😭

[@SuperHangman]

Could you install it without taking the TV down from the wall? I have my TV mounted pretty close to the wall, is there a minimum distance between the wall and the TV that you need?

[@TheChozenOneTV]

Another great video! Also I love the mandalorian quote!

[@steffonthompson9664]

I was waiting to see if anyone else noticed that 😂😂 he’s a slick one 😏

[@joshrose3195]

Sure would be cool if you could find this in any store or any online retailer

[@riccogee]

Well according to phillips (as of 10/08/20) it only works on 2.4ghz. So my single band modern won't connect my entertainment area. So now i have to take this box back. Most likely the gradient light whenever that comes also.

[@markdance574]

Love the idea and the pre packed light strip in a protective flexible channel .....however as it is it’s looks abit of a rush job by Phillips , the kit should encompass the entire external back area of the tv - Lifx will no doubt bring out a much better variant 🤞- my house if full of Lifx and I generally find Lifx are much much much better with a better app too . Good video thanks

[@OurAppleHome]

This setup is wonderful looking, nice work on it! Are you just using a soundbar instead of a receiver for running your setup? Our receiver takes all our HDMI inputs and we send one cable up to the tv from the receiver, I would imagine that would be easier to just put the sync box in from receiver to TV cable setup. Either way, I'm loving this! We may do a HomeKit based video on this soon, after we buy all of it 😀

[@JoshOwens98]

Does HomeKit really change much in this setup?

[@OurAppleHome]

@@JoshOwens98 I guess it would give you Siri voice control and potential scene integrations? Also, get back to work, Dad!

[@redclear55]

New subscriber, great video review. But I'm curious. If you "rounded up," could you simply wrap the excess to face down the wall? Thus, eliminate needing extra equipment--and the associated costs. Is that possible?

[@lr6187]

Would you recommend buying a longer light strip to cover the length of the tv?

[@oOPrinceAliOo]

The Hue Sync is "only" hdmi 2.0b. it's not a problem if we have a PS5 and a LG CX with HDMI 2.1 ? Do we lost VRR for example ? Thx

[@orgasmatron4296]

Thats what I'm wondering too, I'm pretty sure you'd lose any 2.1 features when passing through a 2.0 box

[@Theredstar2478]

@@orgasmatron4296 only differences in 2.1 and 2.0b is.... 2.1 has resolution support up to 10k, 2.0b only has to 4k, Max 4k frame rate on 2.0b is 60fps, on 2.1 its 120fps

[@MarkSmithMCS]

Hey, Reed. Thanks as always for the detailed, informative content. Also love the skits at the end :-)

[@pinchopaxtonsgreatestminds9591]

If I was trying to fix the bottom section I would stick something over the bottom lights such as some white fabric. You can also get shower stickers so that you can't see through the glass. You can put a few layers of the shower stickers on the cover of the lights.

[@jasonluckhardt2588]

Better solution is to get frost gel from a theatrical supply store, it blurs the light passing through it. A sheet costs about $7 and can be cut to fit the fixtures

[@MarcSolomonScheimann]

Wonderful surprise to see Hibbert in the video 😜 Does the Sync box work with ARC and CEC? Both are really helpful in my situation

[@druiz77]

Lmao “and they’re not for everyone” I haven’t seen those vids but know exactly who you referenced 💀

[@MattTaylor7]

I would need the strip to go all the way around my tv. Could I put the 75” version on my 55” tv and have the bottom covered that way?

[@guyo83]

No, because the program and sync box does not translate what is at the bottom of your screen (for the light strip specifically), you'll have to buy additional lighting it seems

[@thebigdoghimself]

Can you install 2 kits for instance 2x 50 inch kits to completely go around a 75 inch tv? I don't like the fact that there are no lights underneath the TV.

[@DogStyel]

Can u show me how to connect apple tv to the sync box?

[@tizianogioachin]

Price of these is not so crazy compared to the previous solution with playbars, at double the price you cover all the back of the tv, unfortunately this strip is not exactly like ambilight, it has zones and ambilight has a zone for every single led, more accurate. In the end the Syncbox is a really unreliable product, i bought it one month ago, lot of problems switching inputs or sometimes it doesn’t respond at all, when it works is beautiful but too many bugs for a high end product like that

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That's true about the price compared to play bars. One thing that I didn't mention in the video is that the 7 zones is specifically set by Hue. They have the ability to go more granular like ambilight but they said the 7 zones was for the best experience. So they could update it or give an option to change that in the future potentially.

[@BernardVideo]

Unbelievable! no 4k, not for me... maybe next time. Very informative video, thank you, great job

[@jeffdeadwyler766]

Thanks for the review. Since the gradient lightstrip will not support 120" projector screens, what is the recommendation folks have to get the best experience for this setup? We watch movies and play games with big sound and lots of explosions, lol. I'm putting in a home theater and have the hue sync box (but not tied to it if there are better options), I'm trying to make the experience as immersive as possible in the room and would like some feedback, what would you do?

[@aaronwilson1677]

I like the hue but it's pretty expensive. I'm gunna try the Govee 1st.

[@junaaaoo]

How did you get one ?

[@davidmay135]

This is the way

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Season two is almost here!

[@laba4775]

Should you just buy the strip a lot bigger than your tv . To fill the bottom screen . I don’t have any other lights to put underneath

[@mayanktiku9900]

I have put ws2812b on the back of my tv ne have them sync with thing called Hyperion project. It’s a bit delayed because I’m controlling the lights over lan butt otherwise its super pretty!

[@Mr.ReanuKeeves]

It could be annoying, even though it's pretty cool. Sort of beat the purpose of having a theatre feeling at home if the RGB lights are in the background.

[@seththetechguy]

Great video Reed, I could never afford this, but amazing review!

[@rayrayrun]

You could afford this but the concept of this lightstrip is dumb. Save your money and look else where brudah

[@zubairno1]

Never? A bit pessimistic no?

[@MrFaTaL02]

I can see how these would appealing if you already have hue products but as a standalone product the gover immersion product seems like a much better product the not covering the bottom of the TV is a huge deal breaker for me especially at over $200 when the govee is half the price and covers the bottom

[@mumfnah]

Interesting. I never knew they were selling this separately. I've an Ambilight 43" but wanted to go large. Been looking and seeing up to 70" but was hoping to find an 85". Might look to get another brand telly and a set of these

[@kohearn007]

So the sync box is a go-between the TV and whatever the input devices but what if you’re watching something on an app on the TV. Such as Amazon prime that’s already installed on the TV?

[@codester_d]

Hyperion with a Pi Zero is a much better alternative and works well.

[@TristynRusselo]

I just found some third party apps for Android TVs to give hue sync combabilities for the smart apps, without PC or Sync HDMI box. Still excludes DRM content from netflix. Hue Stream, and Hue Essentials for Android TV This is great for me as the content I watch (emby/plex) doesnt go throug HDMI to the TV. Down side, is being third party, the gradient compatibility will lag behind release of the gradient strip... which i pre-ordered anyway from bestbuy.

[@Dreamsofahomesickalien]

Just to clarify, the lighting wouldn't support the Amazon Prime app running on a smart TV?

[@Evilker]

Tx for the in depth video. Around 5:50 you say that the sync box does not support apps on the Tv. hmm.. What if you do "hdmi out" from tv into sync box. Could that not solve it? Most tv´s only use apps.. no hdmi or external devices are connected any more. I ask, because I have feared what you say is true.. and its the only thing that have kept me from bying it.

[@tylermesser2845]

Like, what's keeping you from putting them upside down and backwards and them STILL being able to read where to put the correct color in the correct area for the correct scenes in a movie?

[@Toliman.]

Was getting this in 2012 with Kodi and Hue, how times change... That said, there is another way to get ambilight and HDR working, the HDFury Diva can basically perform wizardry on HDMI sources and strip or add features, resize, and encode audio, etc. It also has an ambilight type feature. The price is comparable, but the zone count is much higher, as seen in demo and test samples, it also wraps around the 4 sides not just the top and sides. I was interested in the gradient until I saw the pricetag, so the Diva is still my first choice for a home theater.

[@geraldhopkins6365]

Are you able to just choose one solid color for the gradient lights if you wanted to? - ie having a soft white light throughout the entire movie without the colors changing to match the scene on the TV?

[@thomasmartin4355]

Yeah I bought the hue Gradient on pre sale. I haven't got it yet, but I love my setup now. I just wish I could do more lights then 10 in an area.

[@JamesBonsor]

Great content this video was very informative! These are so expensive though. What are peoples thoughts on the Govee Immersion TV Backlight LED Strip Kit?

[@RichAlot]

I would have considered these if they went all the way around the TV. I have hue strips that wrap around my TV and am not willing to trade the lighted bottom for the gradient sync (even though it looks great). Hopefully next year’s version will be full wrap.

[@chri82s]

Got a 92" projector screen which rolls up in front of floor to ceiling glass doors. So I wouldn't be able to mount them to the screen. Contacted Hue team asking if it would be possible to invert the strip. So I could mount the strip to the window pane. They replied.. it isn't. Bummer.. because this individual led colouring strip is what I've been wanting since Hue got released.

[@nachocodonergil2631]

how much distance is recommended between the TV and the wall to have a nice ambilight experience?

[@realmasterkush]

Or do like me and get a bunch of cheap 5 meters RGB strips. Build a 20 channel Arduino RGB controller for a few dollars. Now you have lights everywhere in your mancave for the price of one Philips bulb. You can use hue bridge emulator DIYHUE if you want to use their Sync software with any sort of light.

[@vulcanspirit2585]

Is there an option somewhere so the gradient light strip doesn't completely turn off when the screen is back? I find that very distracting. New user here

[@Shakes1370]

Can you please investigate why Philips sync boxes are so dodgy? I ordered two and neither one of them worked. Kept getting "Could not make connection securely" error.. I'm a tech nerd, so I know it wasn't something I was doing. Customer support was no help either. I just don't get why it works for some but not others. Thanks.

[@BlownMacTruck]

Just to point out - these are fun, but if you're a stickler for actual visual quality you don't want these. Instead, you want a simple bias light calibrated to the proper level. This will give you the sharpest perceived contrast and color saturation (they're also dirt cheap). However if you want "fun" no one will blame you.

[@gamingwithkev8208]

This is is so cool!! I need one for 40 inch TV but 55 would work because I can wrap it around

[@iamhallsey]

No they aren't worth it, unless you say they are Reed.. but seriously my current setup behind the TV is four Hue Plays. Will I notice a difference?

[@haveanicedave]

So I need both the Gradient Light Strip and the Sync Box to make this work?

[@Dr4gondice]

For me it's 200 for the strip. 200 for the sync box and another 50 for the bridge 😣 Got an LG oled C9 65 inch.. but really want this tech 😅 looks real nice

[@boratitanius9923]

If you use a home theatre reciever and you got like 5-6-7 HDMI in it and ofcourse only one out that you plug into the philips sync box and then to the TV. Will that be no problem? Voila you have lights for all your devices and not only 4?

[@j-trainchannel4626]

You said something about addressable light strips and setting this up yourself. How would you go about that? How difficult would it be?

[@jd2086]

They used to sell tvs with this system included on the actual tv... I bought two of them philips ambilight tvs... but now they saw more money on stopping those tvs and selling this systems apart

[@futbol1972]

Been reading a lot and people been complaining of gradient ligjts and sync hue box constantly blacking out and often needing resetting? For what they cost they should be working flawlesly or almost flawlesly since nothing is perfect specially with twchnology. People say they are wonderfully when they work By the way if I decide to get the gradient lights, what exactly do I need? Gradient lights or 75" tv, sync hue Phillips box, bridge and chromcast?