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Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip 65"
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Two less conventional uses...
Two less conventional uses for these ribbons than simply putting them behind a TV:
The first use is behind a setup of 3 28" monitors for video games with the Hue Sync app for PC. Without being revolutionary, it works pretty well. When the game is launched, the app automatically starts the synchronization of the banner. The colors on the edge of the screen drive the various segments of the banner which project their colors. The Hue Plays become less attractive in my opinion.
The second use is as a backlight behind the sofa in addition to an ambilight TV with a hue sync box. I might as well say right away that the ambilight of a high-end Philips TV has more intense colors than this strip... but it's not bad either and behind the sofa it's as if the ambilight subtly extends to the whole room.
As far as installation and synchronization are concerned, nothing to complain about, it's very easy to set up. There are even instructions for use that come along in the form of animations and videos in the app. The pads to hold the headband in place have a huge sticky surface. The Hue and Hue Sync apps whether on PC or Android work perfectly.
After that, the negative point remains, the price and the prerequisites! Between the bridge, the hue sync box and the headbands: the photons at Philips / Signify are not cheap!Pro
- Cool
- Good reactivity
- Applications
Contra
- Expensive
- Short cable
- Quite a few prerequisites
This review was created for a different variant: Play Gradient Lightstrip 55" (RGBW, 216.50 cm, Indoor)
Ambiligth alternative for all!
Many have been waiting for this for a long time!
With this Lightstripe, a kind of Ambilight can be retrofitted to virtually any TV!
The installation is easy and can be done within a few minutes!
IMPORTANT!
The system does not work simply on the TV, an external "player" (set-top box, Apple TV, PC) or similar is required as well as a HUE Sync Box or at least the Sync App when playing from the PC!
Internal TV sources cannot pass on the signal!
The entire equipment required is therefore quite expensive and for some people it would even be cheaper to place a "cheap" Philips TV with Ambilight behind their TV and play the same programme there;-)Pro
- Easy installation
- Can be combined with other HUE luminaires
Contra
- Very expensive for an LED stripe
- External player is required
- Sync Box or Sync App is required
- Internal TV sources (TV programme, apps on the TV) cannot be used.
This review was created for a different variant: Play Gradient Lightstrip 75" (RGBW, 304 cm, Indoor)
really good
Made almost an Ambilight from any TV, fits and works perfectly.
Unfortunately, the price for a LED tape is just off, therefore only 3 starsPro
- Function
- Perfect fit
Contra
- PRICE
Better than Lightstripes
Very good product that is very easy to install. Much more comfortable to install than the Stripes.
The light is great, beautifully even and gives a great ambience.
Unfortunately, the price is very high and to enjoy the full scope, you need the Syncbox, which costs another 250. These prices are relatively high...
That's why I've done without the Syncbox until now. It looks great that way too.
If someone is willing to pay that much, then I can recommend the product without further ado.Pro
- easy assembly
- beautiful even light
- Fully adjustable
- good quality
Contra
- expensive
- Syncbox
Gwaglig
The cable that goes from the leds to the power box is strangely designed. The connection is very wobbly and does not engage nicely with the pins. This causes the power supply to wobble and can lead to a complete failure of the lights. As a result, you have to move the plug around for 15 minutes until the contacts fit together again. I find this a great pity at such a considerable price.
Pro
- Good light image
Contra
- Plug
Fits perfectly on 85" TV
Pro
- Light
- Control
- Colours
- Installation
Contra
- Price
This review was created for a different variant: Play Gradient Lightstrip 75" (RGBW, 304 cm, Indoor)
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