Philips Hue Smart Outdoor Lightstrip White & Colour Ambiance
Philips Hue Smart Outdoor Lightstrip White & Colour Ambiance [5 m] Waterproof Base Kit, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKi
| Weight: | 0.7 Kilograms |
| Dimensions: | 17.8 x 15 x 18.5 centimetres |
| Model: | 929002289104 |
| Part: | 929002289104 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Manufacture: | Signify |
| Dimensions: | 17.8 x 15 x 18.5 centimetres |
| Quantity: | 1 |
I purchased this to highlight the edge of my garden decking, where it meets the lawn. I was lucky in that the width of my deck is 5m. Exactly the same as the light strip. However, beware that the length can neither be shortened or extended so think and measure carefully before investing. While you can’t cut this strip you could place two end to end. However, the cable is fitted to one end and so you would have to place the opposite ends together and think carefully about routing the wiring. The product also has two waterproof boxes (a transformer and a connector) which, in my view, should be wall-mounted nearby (theres a decent length of cable) to keep them away from sprinklers etc.
Fixing was quite easy directly on to the timber joist/facia on the underside edge of the decking. ‘U’ brackets are provided. The light strip has two grooves along its length which locate into lugs on the bracket. Fixing directly to brick or a hard surface may prove more challenging, but the light strip is very flexible and squishy.
The effect is great. I use the Philips Hue Lab feature (available in the app) to create a slow colour-change.
Initially I questioned the cost, but it does look good and i’m pleased that I invested in it.
Friend had them and I liked them so bought some
Love hue and this is the perfect addition for the garden!
I have my flower beds edged with stone so now have the strips right on the edge of the stone and all running next to each other, the lights look so much better together like this
Strips are very flexible, and I use tent pegs to support them where needed.
A couple of issues with them, the power supply length is not very long, so do a search on Amazon you can find 5M generic extensions cables. I think you can use at least 2 of these chained together but worth checking.
The second issue is the power supplies which have been mentioned in another review. I have had 2 go since August, in both cases I called Hue up and after a serial number check for the warranty was sent a new one. There was a bit of delay on the 2nd one and I had to chase, but put that down to Covid chaos.—
They are of course expensive as it all Hue stuff, but its good quality and support in the case of the outdoor strips, will be getting a few more to finish my garden off in 2021