PHILIPS Hue Indoor 10 Ft Smart RGBWW LED Solo Lightstrip Base Kit, 1 Pack, Control with Hue App, LED Strip Lights Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit

I picked up the 10ft Solo strip to put behind a media console. It offers the premium Philips Hue color quality at a lower price point than their standard "Lightstrip Plus," but it has one major limitation you need to know before buying. Incredible Brightness: At 1700 lumens, this is significantly brighter than cheap alternatives like Govee or generic Amazon brands. It’s bright enough to be the primary light source in a dark room, not just "mood lighting." True Colors (RGBWW): This is a "White and Color Ambiance" strip. It has dedicated white LEDs, so you get actual warm soft white (2700K) or daylight cool white (4000K) for reading, rather than that weird blueish-purple white you get from cheaper RGB strips. Bluetooth Ready: You don't need the Hue Bridge hub to use it. You can control it directly from your phone via Bluetooth right out of the box. Value: It is cheaper than the standard "Lightstrip Plus V4" kit, making it a great entry point into the Hue ecosystem. NOT Extendable: Unlike the standard Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus, the "Solo" model cannot be extended. There are no pins at the end to plug in an extension. If you buy the 10ft version and realize you actually needed 12ft, you are out of luck. You cannot add to it. Cut = Waste: You can cut this strip to size, but unlike the pro version, you cannot easily reuse the cut-off piece or reattach it. Once it's cut, the excess is trash. Measure your space exactly before ordering. If you need to cover a long run (like a 15ft kitchen cabinet run), buy the 16ft (5m) Solo version or the Lightstrip Plus V4 instead. Do not buy two of these expecting to join them together—they won't connect. If you have a specific space (like a desk or TV stand) that is less than 10ft and you just want the best lighting quality on the market, save some money and get this. It looks amazing. But if you think you might want to expand later, spend the extra cash for the Lightstrip Plus.

I recently purchased the Philips Hue Light Strip from Amazon, and I have been thoroughly impressed by its performance, ease of use, and customization options. As a smart home enthusiast, I was looking for a high-quality, versatile light strip to enhance my living space, and this product has definitely delivered. Compatibility Information: The listing made it clear that the light strip is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, which helped me make an informed decision. Secure and Safe Packaging: The light strip arrived in a sturdy, well-packed box with extra padding to prevent any damage during transit. No Damage Upon Arrival: The product was in perfect condition, with all parts, including the power adapter, light strip, and connector cables securely placed. Premium Material: The light strip feels solid and well-built, with high-quality LEDs that provide a bright and consistent light output. It is a versatile, high-quality smart lighting solution that brings convenience, style, and functionality to any room. 🔹 Pros: ✅ Wide color spectrum with 16 million colors ✅ Easy installation and flexible design ✅ Seamless integration with Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit ✅ Syncs with music, movies, and games (with the Hue Bridge) ✅ Reliable and consistent performance ✅ Adjustable brightness and dimming options 🔸 Cons: ❌ Requires Philips Hue Bridge for advanced features (sold separately) ❌ Can be expensive compared to regular LED strips 💡 Pro Tip: For the ultimate experience, pair it with other Philips Hue lights for whole-home automation and color coordination!

I recently got a larger 77” LG OLED tv and installed this for backlighting. The process was very easy and it looks great. As a precaution I did add extra adhesive strips at the corners where I made small loops to change directions (thanks to a YT video for the suggestion to use make loops). The app is very easy to use and has lots of options.

Installed under cabinet lighting in the kitchen. 1. The lights are bright and awesome to control from the hue app. The colors are vibrant and it has multiple scene selections (included by default or you can make your own). 2. TBD on the adhesive behind the strips as I just got them. 3. The lights are extremely responsive to the app (connects via Bluetooth) and there is almost no lag Cons (took off one star because of these below) 1. These are expensive when compared to others. 2. No physical switch on the strip. So if grandma wants to switch them on or off - she has to either figure out the app or wait for someone else to do it. Have to buy a separate Bluetooth switch (more $$) 3. Installed the app on other phones in the family and logged in using my id - it has no recognition of the already connected lights. Asks for setup again even though the lights are already registered in my name/id on the app. I am hoping this is user error and not missing basic functionality. 4. The GE cync strip lights show up right in Apple home. These don’t and you need the hue hub (more $$) Overall I’d say these are better than the cync just because of the brightness and color vibrancy. I recommend them.

Love it. Total game changer for the room. Easy to use. Love that it works with Alexa. Adding more to the house. Totally transformed the room.

Love this lightstrip - the only thing I dislike is the adhesive pad is not strong enough to hold 16 ft of lightstrip. Even with proper surface cleaning, it will eventually fall off. But the light itself is awesome. I've been having fun playing with the Hue Sync to have it change lighting with music videos, movies and especially games. Great product. Awesome range of colors and brightness. I would buy another strip even though I don't need it to link it and go across another wall.

The Philips Hue line of products is top tier. Setup with the hub takes no-time and quickly. LED quality is also unmatched. The Hue products are pricey but for the quality they will perform.

This is a ok kit for someone that has a very simple application, is intimidated by the idea of installing LED lights themselves, is willing to pay a $$$ premium to have their hand held, and cares a lot about arbitrary colors. But, the limitations quickly become apparent when you try to do anything slightly more sophisticated. Ways that I noticed this: - these are allegedly cutable, but when I tried to carefully cut mine at the designated location, the entire strip died and I couldn’t ever get it working again. I bought a couple of these and was very reluctant to waste $80 trying to cut any other ones, which really limited where I could put these / resulted in awkward wrapping back around to try use the full length. I’ve since cut other cheap LED strips from generic LED brands without any issues. The fact that Hue strips are so unforgiving really undermines their value proposition of being “beginner friendly”. If you get these, I would avoid trying to cut them and just find a way to use the whole strip. - if you manage to cut them without breaking them, you can’t reconnect them. This is a serious limitation - if you ever want to have a gap where there isn’t light (e.g. vertically between shelves, between cabinets, etc.), you can’t really use these. - If you want to be able to reconnect cut strips, you have to upgrade to an even more expensive option. Note that pretty much any cheap LED strips you can find for a fraction of the price of Hue can be trivially cut and reconnected. - the quality is pretty disappointing given the price. In particular, the spacing between LEDs is about 5.5cm, which is comically wide. I wish I had appreciated the implications when I bought this. It makes it very hard to get a uniform look without obvious bright dots and dark spots. This is true even with a decent diffuser channel or indirect application like toe kick lighting. You’ll still be able to see the dots reflected off the surface or through the diffuser. Again, especially if you don’t care about tone of arbitrary color options, you can buy a decent COB strip with a continuous look without a diffuser for about $20 for a 16 ft strip. - the app is surprisingly obnoxious, albeit because it’s trying to be “simple” and “user friendly”. In particular, I can’t just set an explicit color temperature like 2700K. I have to select from “scenes” with vague names like “jolly” and “fall harvest” to try to guess which one light have a ballpark temperature that I’m going for. I ended up escalating to Home Assistant to programmatically hack direct control of them, but there’s much cheaper lights that can be controlled with home assistant programmatically. Part of hue’s value proposition is supposed to be letting people avoid having to do that level of technical involvement. - the adhesive kind of sucks. I wasn’t expecting it to be great, but in combination with everything else, it starts to beg the question of where the $80 in value is coming from for most people. I’ve since switched to CCT controllable or fixer color generic LED strips which I can cut, combine, and control. This has been cheaper, higher quality, and more reliable than my hue strips. If you have an ultra basic application, tons of money to burn, and are intimidated by LED lights, this might be for you. But if you’re even a little bit technically savvy, I would encourage you to look into generic options which will offer more value.