The Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus makes for a great and easy way to add accent lighting to kitchen counters, stairways, and other indoor areas, but the failure of an initial test unit gives us pause.

LED light strips can be both fun (think synching lights to music under a disco ball) and practical (as I discovered with under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen). Here we compare the two main choices ...

Philips is releasing an updated lineup of Hue smart lights, including a lightstrip meant to be mounted on the back of a TV. And yes, it can produce multiple light colors at the same time — a feature ...

All homeowners, new and old, would agree that good, solid lighting will make any home look instantly better. And that is not just the case for overhead lights. In fact, Philips has made a business out ...

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Set for release October 16 starting at a pricey $200 (there’s nothing cheap about Hue lights), the Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip comes in three sizes: one that fits 55- to 60-inch TVs, another ...

The right LED light strip can transform a dark basement playroom into a teenager’s dream den or add much-needed light to a dark kitchen. And whether you’re looking to add a pop of color or just want ...

Philips' is giving its Hue Lightstrip remote-controlled lighting a pro-style upgrade, with the supercharged version brighter and more flexible than before. Hue Lightstrip Plus sticks to the same core ...

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Philips is rolling out a new gradient LED lightstrip for your TV -- and it’s the company’s first to be individually accessible. The Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip can sync with on-screen media ...

When it comes to smart lighting, it's no surprise that people prefer Philips Hue over any other brand. Hue has held on to the top spot in our ranking of the best smart bulbs since time immemorial, ...