Your TV NEEDS This!! - Hue Gradient Lightstrip Review

[@13binay]

Nice vid keep the light strip in the middle rather than the outside of the back of the screen depending on your connections 😉 you can make a full circle if you keep it tight 😀 👍 hope that helps 😀

[@uptownsfinest1598]

the price tag is crazy thats the whole stimulus check

[@insertnamehere8723]

With TV shows I'd recommend a low setting and dial it in to your preference, but I mainly buy games and watch movies.

[@TechTechMoreTech]

For sure it takes a little playing around to find the setting right for you and the content

[@mikejackson9516]

You should look into comparing this to the Goove immersion lights. Same concept but for only $79

[@xenomorphlover]

Govees immersion product is the killer deal as you are not bound to any HDMI cables or standards...it will react to anything on your TV and most of the time with accurate colors after a little calibration. I'm still blown away by how it enhances your viewing experience and probably won't be able to watch a movie or play a game without them anymore 😬

[@nissan300zxtt9]

@@xenomorphlover i just got the govee kit and while im very impressed woth it and its a great cheaper alternative and well worth £79 i think in the near future i will be getting the philips gradiant strip and bars for the bottom as the colour accuracy is so much better.

[@xenomorphlover]

@@nissan300zxtt9 the Philips lights obviously have much better color accuracy but if you use a lot of HDMI devices or want to use the apps on your TV like KZbin or Netflix you probably won't be able to use the kit with em. The good thing about Govee is that the lights aren't bound to any devices.

[@elenac7082]

Honest and very helpful review. I am a huge fan of all those crazy lights, so I made myself a present today) Later on the sync box will come, I managed to find it on sale here in Switzerland! If I am not happy with all those creazy features I will let you guys know)

[@akinbamisamson601]

So what’s up

[@milenamiller6947]

@@akinbamisamson601 Everything works PERFECT!! Honestly that sync toy is not all that necessery )) I got tired of it like in a month and now I am using the light gamma I prefer at the moment and that`s it)

[@Esignn]

I have an A90J Sony, and its imposable to install the lights to the back because of that bump out. The strips don't bend at all. On my A80J it works perfcetly.

[@twincamGT]

Brilliant can you use it with out sink box .

[@gabyxze1]

The Sync Box give me doubts if it would work correctly and we do not lose any feature from our TV 4K... What happens if we use HDMI 2.1 port? the hdr, the local dimming and more.

[@TechTechMoreTech]

It will all work normally, you won’t lose any features.

[@bertholdwennink9539]

First review that mentions the 'problem' with the slim top and bulkier bottom half of LG Oled tv. Now personally I think this is an issue that the two corner mounts on top can't stick to the upper half. Still thinking about buying it yes or no...

[@TechTechMoreTech]

No issues so far!

[@ryanod9845]

There is Govee lights you can get on Amazon for I think $70 that gives just as good effect. It uses a camera but is just as good once the calibration is perfect. Good review nonetheless. :)

[@TechTechMoreTech]

thank you! that's a good budget option for sure!

[@deeharp]

I have the Govee, it works great. And everything you need comes in the box. I do wonder if this gets brighter, even though the Govee is bright enough. I am just trying to understand why there is a $450 price difference. This light strips look just sectional and not even individually led colored. And non of this is new tech to the point of driving up the cost.

[@ryanod9845]

@@deeharp Phillips Hue are notorious for their ridiculous prices and practices towards consumers, pure greed. Hopefully dreamscreen 4k with lights or something simliar comes back into the market. This light strip definitely looks inferior to the govee lights too.

[@Macroproxy]

I'd like to know options for filling in the bottom. I have one of these pre-ordered for my 75". I have a couple playbars sitting around I might be able to use, but don't really have the space between TV and wall for them ideally. Will the bottom of the TV be configurable in the entertainment zone though? I could pick up a cheaper lightstrip for bottom of TV, but may need at least 2 for the effect.

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Yeah either 2 play bars or Lightstrip will work fine. You can definitely do that. A couple people over on the Hue subreddit have done this and it looks great

[@akashvirenprasad]

Is your OLED TV from LG? If so, were you able to program your LG TV remote to control the hue sync box? I have a 65inch LG CX and it’s remote won’t pair with the sync box which is one of the features available on the sync app. It’s really very frustrating because I wanted to be able to switch HDMI inputs on the sync box using the LG remote easily instead of constantly having to use the sync app or Google voice assistant 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@TechTechMoreTech]

It’s a Vizio, but I also wasn’t able to get the remote to work with the sync box. I have all the settings set to auto switch and that works decently so far

[@ryanlrandall]

Get a Samsung TV that has the Hue App. No HDMI Box needed.

[@matthewprosser7955]

Do you need the sync box?I just want it to be on my tv to watch movies

[@uptownsfinest1598]

what if you don't have hdmi port ? my TV has hdmi just asking what if you don't have it can you still use it ?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Honestly I don’t know, I imagine if you use some sort of adapter from HDMI to whatever it would still work.

[@robodobro]

what happens if its installed and you have 4k tv on and or Dolby Atmos? will it not work at all or just not sync?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

The Sync box fully supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision

[@jefflawler8609]

Do they not make this anymore? Cant find it anywhere.

[@TechTechMoreTech]

They do, it’s been back ordered often

[@RobEverton]

@@TechTechMoreTech Is it possible they're about to come out with a new version? Hardly anyone stocks these lately.

[@sharicebrown7070]

How is this better than the regular Hue light strips since the regular Hue light strips is cheaper and is not as bulky behind the tv?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

The Hue light strips can only show 1 color at a time, whereas these can show multiple colors to match the screen

[@sharicebrown7070]

@@TechTechMoreTech ok awesome. I would purchase the 65" for my 55' to give me that wrap around effect on my wall mounted tv.

[@TechTechMoreTech]

I don't think I would recommend that because the lights will not accurately mirror the color of the screen. i.e the color at the bottom left of your TV will then be shown in the bottom middle, and it may look strange. Up to you though

[@sharicebrown7070]

@@TechTechMoreTech that's almost as if I purchase the hue light bars to attach to the bottom of the tv. I think it was a very bad idea for them to make that light strip like that since not everyone will have their main tv on a stand.

[@TechTechMoreTech]

I agree, I wish it went all the way around since so many people have wall mounted TVs!

[@Rockmonix]

I have a 58" TV. Should I get the 50"-60" or the 60"-70"?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

50-60 fill fit better I think

[@Nick19837]

I'm trying to figure out how to do this with the Samsung Frame TV (mounts flush on the wall like a picture frame). I still want the sync lighting effect but also want the flush mount TV. Any suggestions?

[@techworld8961]

Is the Hue Bridge required?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Yes

[@shaunLEON85]

Would the 55 inch strip work on a 49 inch?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Apparently yes. This guy managed to do it www.reddit.com/r/Hue/comments/jbnsar/hue_gradient_on_49_inch_curved_tv/?

[@futbol1972]

Does this works with my regular direct tv channels? I urged in my direct tv box to symc box and could not see channels only when direct tv box was pluggeded in directly to tv:(

[@steviemelv]

I’ve a Bose sound system and a 49’ 4K Sony does tbat mean my best option is not to bother as I need a 55’ Tv

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Some people have successfully mounted the 55” version to their 50” TVs so you might get away with it, especially if the bezels are a little bigger

[@ctpurley1]

Hey, any view on the impact if the TV isn't against the wall and instead in the corner of a room at an angle. Its a large long room and this is the only logical place for the TV and directed to the sofa's. Behind the TV its part wall with windows towards each corner of the TV. Due to the expense, its a difficult purchase to make without being a guinea pig :-)

[@TechTechMoreTech]

I think as long as the windows have shades or blinds you should be ok. Depending on how far it is from the wall, you may need all the lights out for a good effect else it will be washed out

[@andoniades]

So... Will it work with tv apps? Or... Connect the Xbox or any external player, or receiver to the hue hdmi box, then to tv?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

The latter. No TV apps; it needs external input

[@andoniades]

@@TechTechMoreTech thanks for the information. I'll wait til there's an upgraded technology that's more capatible with "next gen" tv's.

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Philips has Ambilight TVs in Europe that have it all built in but not in the US

[@チョムポパンヤナワタ]

If i use smart tv see moovie without outsource player. hue box will sync hue light or not

[@TechTechMoreTech]

No it will not

[@brian3364]

What if I’m not going through the HDMI and I’m just watching Netflix in my smart tv, would this still work?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

No it will not

[@sbtube73]

I had the same question I guess it’s pointless then as all my content is mainly Netflix and prime coming from the inbuilt smart part of the TV

[@brian3364]

@@sbtube73 yeah it seems like the only lights that will do what we want is the philips hue and it’s expensive as fuck, I could run everything through my ps4 or my Apple TV and then the lights would work but then I’m running power on two devices all the time :/ Hopefully something comes out soon that will let us color change backlight led’s based on screen for cheaper than 200$

[@OnlyFoolsGaming]

You could buy an Amazon fires stick for like 30 bucks and the use your smart stuff through that....voila.

[@davidedwards4088]

Your comprehensive review is just what I needed. I was wondering "should I get these lights?" But I didn't know how the setup went or would they fit an 85 inch TV? My daughter plays Fortnite and Animal Crossing on it everyday, thanks to your video I will definitely get this👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Happy New Year from California.

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Glad you enjoyed it! For 85” TVs you can use the 75” without any issues

[@davidedwards4088]

@@TechTechMoreTech Sweet! Thank you!

[@Tribalking]

Shouldn’t the lights go down further to the edge of the tv . That seems like a large gap on both sides

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Hue recommends 5-10cm from the edge so I did about 7cm all around

[@scooter2462]

Can you integrate the Philips Hue HDMI sync box along with the nano leaf system?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Not at this time

[@chris1152]

you say buy a high end tv etc why go and pay £450 for the sync box and the gradient when you can buy a 58" phillips tv with the led amblight already built in for around £550

[@TechTechMoreTech]

They don’t sell the Ambilight TVs in the US. Otherwise it would be a fantastic choice!

[@callum_0903]

Hi, do you think this could fit a 49 inch TV? I noticed there was room on the top and sides of your TV. Thanks

[@TechTechMoreTech]

they recommend leaving some space so that the light starts a bit behind the TV, to get the full effect. The overall length of the strip is 85", so if you want, you can measure the perimeter of your TV and see how much would hang off the bottom sides.

[@callum_0903]

@@TechTechMoreTech thanks. Just measured it. I should have a few inchs of space. May I ask. How many inches away was the cable to the top of the TV on yours?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

It was about 3 inches. The setup guide recommends about 2-4.

[@rsa101]

Does it work with Netflix TV app ?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

No, it needs an external input to the HDMI sync box

[@seanmcgowan4510]

Will it work on a 43 or 50 inch tv?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

It will fit on a 50” but not on a 43”

[@seanmcgowan4510]

@@TechTechMoreTech Thats great. Gonna get this for my samsung 7020 50 inch

[@quocalocka]

Any suggestions on keeping the plastic pieces adhered to the back of the TV? The Adhesive is so bad, I have tried duct tape, gorilla tape, it looks like a war zone behind my TV and they still fall off…currently using the 75” model on the back of an 85” Samsung TV…please help!

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Yikes that sounds crazy. I haven’t had any issues at all in the past year. Sorry I can’t help much

[@leontan2479]

Hi hope you answer my question: How do you switch the input source connected to the sync box?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

You can do it through the Hue Sun app, or you can have the input automatically switch when it detects a new input

[@malikbezhanakbari935]

What is the model of your oled tv? I was wondering if I can use this, "Awesome👌" lightstrip on my Lg Oled Gx tv? By the way whats that frame like box on the wall written "Things" 🤔

[@TechTechMoreTech]

I have a Vizio 55” OLED. I believe the shape and profile is the same as the LG oled so you should be able to use it with no problems. It’s a “things to do” checklist for upcoming posts and stuff.

[@eventhorizon2873]

i have a lg c9, its no problem. it looks kinda strange but the bending has no negative effect on the lights. this lightstrip is a absolute esset for you cx btw, i recommend it:) p.s something i found out myself. buy a syncbox, the hue sync app in combination with a computer or android tv box cannot cover 7 zones. it works but only in one color , because you can't adjust the zones in the lightstrip inside the hue app. so yes a hue hdmi play is the best experience.

[@n3c86]

I need the distance from tv to the backwall

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Mine is around 4-5” from the wall

[@michaelstephenson5958]

Is this not for sale yet because you can't buy it from that link

[@TechTechMoreTech]

The link appears to be working for me. Here is a Best Buy link: www.bestbuy.com/site/philips-hue-play-gradient-lightstrip-55/6427737.p?skuId=6427737

[@eduardolucio194]

Does an alcove ruin the effect?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

It just depends how deep and wide it is compared to the TV. But it will certainly diminish the effect

[@OneManTagTeam]

Have my one preordered for my LG C9. Glad I saw this video to see how you mounted it to your OLED with it being so slim at the top and bulkier the bottom half. If you use music mode in the app, does it only show one colour or 7 different colours at a time for each zone on the strip?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Glad that helped! Music mode will play multiple colors, just tested it to confirm!

[@Joeki11a]

C9 has 2.1?....well this will ruin that

[@christymclaughlin618]

Is the fact it's not compatible with PS5 a big o n goal for Philips ?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

So it will work the with the PS5 but not at 4K 120Hz, only 4K 60Hz. Keep in mind the Sync box came out last year, before anything supported 4K 120Hz and before the consoles were announced either. I’m sure they’re working on a newer version but nothing set in stone yet

[@deeharp]

It also does not work with HDR but there is a work around if you have an Audio receiver. Unfortunately it seems that Phillips goal was primarily about maxing their Margin on price. Verse Actually making a product that is at least worth 1/4th the price they are charging. OK Maybe its more like an 1/8th the price.

[@m.martini1036]

I don't think there will be a lot of 120fps games in 4k on the New consoles so it shouldn t matter

[@paul9387]

Great video brother, no Moreno less needed

[@mattmc20]

Looks great, just can’t justify $400+ to put lights behind my TV. If it was just the light at $200 it would be fine. But since you have to have HDMI which they charge an outrageous $200 for, it just doesn’t make sense. Bought a $30 led strip that does a great job and saves the $370 for something else

[@TechTechMoreTech]

I totally get where you're coming from. Very much hard to justify $400 for fancy lights. Hopefully it will be cheaper or more attainable over time.

[@Kamino_3]

Hello how well do you think the mounts will apply on a Samsung Curved Tv? Thanks!

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Should be fine, it’s pretty flexible in that direction

[@chrisgreene8423]

Would you recommend this if you already have play bars?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

It’s definitely an upgrade, so if you can afford it, I would go for it

[@charlesspidell1447]

Use bars on bottom or floor

[@Richard98114]

I currently have 2 play bars but have just bought the 55 inch gradient light strip and sync box

[@hugoduarte4793]

the only problem here is not just the price (kinda would be okay with it) but the fact you need to get two separate and experience devices to set up this kit, it's just stupid in my opinion, pretty much you spend around 500euros in total. It's cheaper to buy a Philips OLED tv that comes with Ambilight and all apps at least work natively. I hope Philips will come with something new in the future that solves this problem. Or probably not. maybe It is all about bussiness.

[@adriandjdubzwiltshire8364]

This Just answered soooo Many questions ..Taknig back my HUe Light strip and ordering th Gradient. It looks way easier to install.... I am hoping you or someone can help me with this I have the SAMSUNG UN65KS9000FXZA LED 4K (ONE CONNECT BOX) If you know this TV you know that the one connect box is essentially the HDMI ports 1,2,3, and Arc on the box with the monitor connection going to the box... How do I get this all to work on the HDMI sync Box.... XBOX OUT into SOUND BAR HDMI 2 IN

[@TechTechMoreTech]

All your device inputs will go to the Sync Box. The sync box output will go into 1 TV input. Your sound bar will be connected to the TV HDMI that has Arc. That should be all you need to get this to work

[@Dan-lm4di]

Great video! Will the sync box ever support hdmi 2.1? I’ve been holding off because I plan to get a ps5. Thanks!

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Thanks! I’m not sure when a new sync box will be updated. I’m using it with a PS5 right now it’s great even without 4K 120

[@Dan-lm4di]

@@TechTechMoreTech that's good to know. I just purchased the sync box. Now I need to get a hold of a ps5!

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Here’s a clip of Spider-Man on the PS5 with the sync box and gradient strip twitter.com/techtechamtech/status/1327056128409296898?s=21

[@Dan-lm4di]

@@TechTechMoreTech nice! I really only use the lights at night though. My whole apartment is decked out in hue. 2 light strips, 7 bulbs, 1 gradient light strip, and 3 hue play bars. It’s such an addiction and looks amazing

[@christophercrowley7574]

Does it work with the hue stream app on android tv

[@TechTechMoreTech]

No sir, it needs to either use the Hue Sync app on PC/Mac or the Hue Sync box.

[@christophercrowley7574]

@@TechTechMoreTech have you tried ? As the play bars work just fine with the hue stream app

[@TechTechMoreTech]

@@christophercrowley7574 apologies, I thought you meant android TV OS built into TV's. I have not tried the hue stream app, as I don't currently have an android phone. If your Play Bars are working though, I don't see any reason why this wouldn't work.

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Also it’s unlikely that the Hue Stream app will see the gradient strip as 7 zones but rather just 1 lights, so you won’t get the full benefit unless they can update to utilize that

[@kacperthefriendlyrealtor]

what about lightpack 2?

[@TechTechMoreTech]

I’m afraid I don’t know what that is

[@twisted_void]

Hold on! You cannot get Ambilight TV in US? :O

[@TechTechMoreTech]

Nope! Not sold here

[@twisted_void]

Tech Tech & More Tech what a shame. Good thing this tech is available on its own. It is such a great addition to overall tv experience that I got myself Phillips TV only because of it. If I knew this thing existed, would have shopped around more.

[@TechTechMoreTech]

I’ve been envious of ambilight TV owners for years now! I’m also glad I can pair it with the TV of my choice.

[@acerock013]

not until they put out an sync box with HDMI2.1 pass through...

[@TechTechMoreTech]

I feel you on that one. Hopefully it’s soon

[@davidmason192]

add play bars

[@JoaoVictor74]

Not worth it better pick the Goove for the HDMI support or the much cheaper Ambibox for using only on PC

[@gm2543]

The bottom pissed me off so added 3 play bars on my 65inch oled tv on wall much better so light all round ussless philips. Missing bottom for customers who want full lights 😉👍 use play bars on bottom of tv stick to back facing down woho better 👍👍👍

[@daktheavking9357]

"buy a decent TV" Hisense 65 H9G "Have a decent sound system" Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 with Klipsch reference speakers Okay time to drop $500 on light strips

[@An_Evangelist_Who_Loves_Jesus]

You need more than that chump lol

[@TerminalVelocityable]

Title is inaccurate

[@cann4162]

Wurff