Philips Hue Play White & Color Smart Light, 2 Pack Base kit, Hub Required/Power Supply Included (Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit & Google Home)

Very good quality. Can't say a word.

works as advertised

It’s great lights

Box was not plastic sealed, the lights showed wear on the back so did the power brick.

wayyy too over priced

Its great if you use it with Philips sync box

I loved it . You only have to remember that both the lights connect with the same adapter . So if you are thinking to place the light far from each other then it’s going to be a problem . Syncing with tv will need hdmi sync box .

I bought the Philips Hue Smart Play Light Bar Base Kit, Black - White & Color Ambiance LED to add some ambiance to my gaming setup. I have to say, I am very impressed with the quality and performance of these lights. They are easy to set up, sync with the Hue Bridge and app, and work with many games and apps that support Hue Sync. The colors are vibrant, the brightness is adjustable, and the effects are immersive. I love how they can create a dynamic lighting scene that matches the mood and action of the game. The only downside is that these lights are quite expensive compared to other LED strips or lamps. They cost around $130 for a set of two light bars, which is a lot for some mood lighting. However, I think they are worth it for the premium features and compatibility that they offer. They are also very durable and well-made, so they should last for a long time. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, you might want to check out some of the third-party lights that are compatible with the Hue system. Philips has recently opened up its Hue platform to allow other manufacturers to make lights that work with the Hue Bridge and app. This means you can get some more affordable options that still offer some of the benefits of the Hue ecosystem. However, keep in mind that these lights might not have the same quality, reliability, or functionality as the official Hue products. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase of the Philips Hue Smart Play Light Bar Base Kit. They are a great addition to my gaming setup and they create a fantastic atmosphere. They are definitely on the pricey side, but they are worth it for the features and performance that they deliver. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to enhance their gaming experience with some smart lighting.

D+++

illuminates tons of the space The white option is awesome for white desk configurations Two is enough to illuminate a basement office situation, but three is fantastic The AC adaptor has three ports for three play bars for future expansion Great price, Fantastic quality Highly recommended

When creating a review for this, there's a metric offered of "value for money" I am inclined to just avoid that metric, because you're buying a philips hue product: you know that this isn't cheap. By no means is it a Nanoleaf product, but Philips Hue isn't cheap. What you get in turn though is a highly integrated ecosystem that utilizes a Zigbee backhaul to make sure that it can communicate to the devices even absent a WiFi network (assuming you can send the commands, like from other Zigbee devices), solid quality control, and HomeKit integrations. Its not to say that they're necessarily a perfect product for you: Until the Ambient they didn't offer individually addressable LED's, and even that I'm pretty sure is zone based. As for the Playbar's specifically? I love them: They're great, but they still have a few downsides. This kit isn't cheap (at time of writing, around $70-80 per bar), but doesn't give you the Bridge (which is mandatory for these; no bluetooth mode). You likely have a bridge already if you're looking at investing, so that does help. The lights do not have a built in battery, and personally what I found most disappointing is the lack of adjustability for their physical stands. You have a few mounting options, but they're all fixed mounts: they don't allow you to tilt or adjust them. You decide a particular orientation and you're stuck with it unless you disassemble their mounts, which considering you're using 3M pads isn't really ideal. If you're wanting to do a set-and-forget layout it is fine, but be aware it's not like you can tilt them or anything. The plug that comes with these lights supports up to three lights being plugged into it: so if you get a third play bar, you can just plug it into the same plug. Alternatively (and what is neat to me): If you get the Philips Hue Sync, you can also plug it into this 3rd port: it utilizes the same style. I think that's a relatively clever idea to minimize socket use, especially because its quite likely that you are going to be utilizing play bars with the Sync. The trade off, of course, is that a lot of people run three or more playbars for a sync - one to the left, one to the right, and one on top. If you have an orientation like that, the third plug point is going to be taken up by default. All in all though, I recommend these: They're bright. They're easily controlled via all major assistants, and there is some absolutely *great* Zigbee accessories that can be utilized. Outside of Philips Hue range itself, I really love the Lutreon Caseta control, and recommend people look into something like that to make your space more accessible to the folk in your life who are less tech-y.