Philips Hue Solo LED Strip - White and Color - 10m

The Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip has all the functions of a Philips Hue smart lamp. However, it is priced a bit lower than other Philips Hue Lightstrips. I tested the Lightstrip and will tell you what I think of it.

The box is recognizably Philips Hue. Furthermore, the packaging is minimalistic and the installation is self-explanatory. I plug the lightstrip into the socket, after which it starts to flash. In the Philips Hue app I add a new lamp. The Lightstrip appears immediately, after which I add it to a room. I place it in 'Living room'.

This part of the installation is easy. You have to put a little more effort into the physical installation, although it is made very easy for you. The back of the Lightstrip is an adhesive strip. You can remove it in parts. I choose to only remove a few pieces. This way I still have fresh parts of the adhesive strip left if I want to move the light cord. For now I stick it behind my dresser that is under the TV. This way I get a nice glow of light under the TV. The lightstrip is a bit too long for me, but you can easily cut it to size. I don't do this, because I might use it somewhere else. In the app, I set the light color and shade, and add it to light scenes that I already have. This way, the lamp dims along with my other lamps when I press 'Relax'. You can make it as crazy as you want in terms of lighting, with crazy colors and high brightness. I prefer to use it as a subtle light glow.

I do add it to my entertainment space in the Philips Hue app. This is linked to a Philips Hue Sync Box, which allows the lightstrip to color match my TV. This is not a Gradient variant, which means that it only gives off one color of light at a time and does not show a color gradient. Still, it gives a nice effect with films and series.

All in all, the Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip is the right choice for many households. Installation is easy and the light glow is of high quality. Only if you really value self-tinting images in films and series, you will choose a Gradient Lightstrip. If not, you will definitely be satisfied with the Solo Lightstrip.

The Philips Hue Lightstrip is a great fit. It arrives neatly packaged in the box with everything you need to get started right away, including the lightstrip itself, a power adapter, and the necessary mounting materials. Installation is simple and user-friendly, even for beginners. When setting up the Lightstrip via the app, you will need to opt for a smart plug, which is useful if you want to control the lighting remotely. Once set up, you can have the Lightstrip glow in any color you like, from warm tones for a cozy atmosphere to bright colors for a party. The Lightstrip also integrates with other smart home systems and is compatible with voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. This allows you to easily control the lighting with your voice. One of the cool features is that you can connect the Lightstrip to Spotify, allowing the lights to sync with the music you are playing. This creates a dynamic and immersive experience. You can also connect the Lightstrip to your games and movies for an even more immersive experience, although you will need the Philips Hue Bridge for this, which is not included in the box. Even without the Bridge, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the Philips Hue Lightstrip. You can adjust the colors and light scenes via the app, set timers, and even have your lighting respond to the time of day

The light strip looks nice, it reminds me a lot of the light strip they already had. This one can also be put in other colors and is very good in terms of brightness. My first impression was very good and is a nice addition to the house. The installation in the hue app was super easy and was plug and play. Hanging the LED strip was more of a challenge for me. I have a textured wall and the LED strip does not stick well to it. On wooden frames the LED strip sticks really well, even when most of it was not glued it remained firmly stuck. I am still looking for a good solution to be able to attach the LED strip properly. If I need an LED strip in another place, this is definitely recommended.