Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip Review - Hue Sync Elevated
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The Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip is a powerful and colorful strip with 7 zones that shines at a 45 degree angle. Compatible with the Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, it's the most immersive "surround sound of lighting" I've experienced since jumping on the Hue bandwagon. Get ready to rock your world with color with this masterpiece!
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Check out my other Hue Sync Vids:
Gradient Lightstrip Update - Tips & Tricks: ruclips.net/video/hODs0taUze0/видео.html
Hue HDMI Sync Box Review: ruclips.net/video/cBXqiqBbKL4/видео.html
@Justin_tech - do you have any thoughts on mounting the gradient lightstrip behind a 100" projection screen? Have you seen this done?
I have the 75" lightstrip on my 75" television and am currently planning an upgrade to an ultra short throw projector with either a 90" or 100" screen. I know that the lightstrip can be installed onto 85" displays if set back from the edges of the display.
I have an idea as to how the lightstrip can be mounted, and what I will try, but would love to see how others have done this.
My idea - build a 16x9 frame from 2x2" to the inside dimension of where my lightstrips are currently mounted. Mount my lightstrips to the outside of the 2x2 frame, and mount the frame to the wall (centered to where my screen will be), and then devise a way to mount the screen (90-100") to the frame.
Think it may work? Have you seen it done? Have any other ideas? Care to do a video on this (for projection screens)?
Would honestly buy this if it wasn’t so expensive.
Check out Govee Immersion, does a darn good job for a fraction of the price.
@@brandonmumm5223 I will thanks!
Covee is just not as great as hue (i tested out both) imo the colors of hue product are more accurate and have somehow a more beautifull dept color pallet.
but if you don't care about syncing lights from your tv, covee is the best alternative after hue. the have great products
like always you have two type of consumers, one find price more important , the other like quality, if you like quality you need to find patience. it's not that anybody who like hue buy all these bulbs at once, most expand them over time.
expensive? YES. worth it? hell yeah.
Been waiting for this!!! Thanks, Justin!
Yayy! I got you!
Always fun watching you getting so excited
Your the best! I’m just get it my sync box yesterday.. and I love it !!! Thanks one more time Justin !! I’m doing my entertainment area following you!.! Ecuador is happy thanks to you!
YESSSSSSSSS
like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, ruclips.net/user/postUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....
You sounded so excited I love it! This is the best review I’ve ever seen! Thank you so much! Even with the high price it’s quality I may jump in in the future 🎶
Hue are so welcome! :)
I've been waiting for this for so long now!!
Check out Govee Immersion, does a darn good job for a fraction of the price.
Thanks for this video, I’ve pre-ordered mine and waiting for the shipment notification email. With regards to what ill be waiting as soon as Ive installed it, it’ll be rewatch of some of my fav. Movies just to experience them with colour. Thanks again.
Woohoo! enjoy :)
Can't wait to get these for my TV. This was a great review
thank you!!!!
So... $240 for the light, $60 for the bridge, and $230 for the Sync box. That's $530 before tax which, in my area, would add another $45... so roughly $575. Wow. That's ridiculously expensive for a light on the back of a TV. In fact, that's probably about 25% of the cost of most "nice" TVs right now.
Nothing on OLED prices and if you already have 3/4 of the stuff, then it's not an issue for people alredy in the ecosystem. The fact is this is the most seamless and cheaper option if you consider buying serval light to get a similar effect. Obviously cheaper options exist, but they don't come close. Besides, some people literally spend a grand on a phone so...you know lol.
This is meant to add to the current eco system so the price for most will be just the light strip as they have the other things
Skreamies that is a big assumption. I don’t own any of the Hue lights so I would have to purchase all of it just to get started.
@@pudgysquid817
It's actually a fair assumption if you're remotely familiar with hue, or even Sonos, for that matter. Sure, it may be a bit if a put off, but it's an ecosystem regardless and that extends to more than just the lights.
@Pudgy Squid While you can certainly get a very nice TV for around $1,000 these days, nothing on the market comes with back-lighting like this. This is a luxury item meant to take home entertainment to an unnecessary level. There are plenty of people who spend well beyond $1,000 for their setup; especially once you factor in receivers, speakers and gaming rigs. For someone who has $10,000 or even $5,000 invested, this is a drop in the bucket for what it adds to the experience.
Also, I'd agree with Skreamies... there are a lot of people (myself included) who already own Hue products. But even if you don't, this solution actually makes it far more affordable, easier to implement and provides better results vs the previous options. To get the same effect you'd have to have 7 bulbs or light bars behind the TV; that would be at least $250 MORE and look like complete shit. If you're at the point where you're adding smart lighting to the back of your TV, this is a no-brainer
Great detailed video my man, sold it for me ! Been dying to improve my Smash Bro nights with the boys!
Smash bros for the win!!
You could just use the longer strip to loop round and fill the gap at the bottom with a couple of Velcro pads.
I’m watching this on a 50in Ambilight TV 😜 but it’s cool that they’re finally bringing ambilight to all people. It really makes a difference for movies!
I put in my preorder! Can’t wait to get it!
YESSSSSSSS
Clear and Sound, good to see.
Great demo! Now if Philips can grasp the concept of restocking in order for customers to a actually buy one. This has become the PS5 of home lighting.
I remember when I got my sync box and set up my light strip. The first thing I did was put on Star Wars TROS and the scene where Kijimi was blown up was amazing. The transition of blues and red was phenomenal. Now that there’s the Hue gradient, it’s only gonna look 10 times better! Well... 7 times better 🙃
Woohoo!
Nice review. I have 70 bulbs on 2 hubs and found an unfortunate limitation in that only 1 device or zone can be synced at a time. Either sync box or pc not both at same time even with 2 hubs. Sync box has been pretty rock solid for me.
good to know, i was going to have my tv and two pc battlestations setup
@@mmhmmlala how many lights did you sync with your syncbox? i tought only ten was possible
Thanks for the review.
My pleasure!
Hello Justin, I just got started with Hue products and i cannot stop and found your channel :) Thank you for the review! I guess the lightstrip will work fine with my new Samsung TV right?
Welcome to the channel! :) I don't see why not!
I had a bridge and was about to buy the Sync Box with some Hue Play lights, but its a good thing I took my time in doing so. I ended up buying the Sync Box and started using it with my HueGo (already owned) and lamps with Hue bulbs (moved in from the bedroom) to kick things off. Now I cant wait until this pre-order comes in.
Yay!!!
@@Justin_tech Used your link (Phillips website) to make the purchase, hopefully it helps your channel.
I've being considering investing in this product since it got announced recently.
Some time ago I invested in "cheaper" bias lighting system from another company which provides just an "ok" experience, but honestly for the price you couldn't argue too much. (But its inconsistencies of tracking colours on my TV and regular disconnects from my wifi have me frustrated)
But this system has me really excited and will be the proper finishing touch to my multimedia set up. (I already have a great TV and surround sound system)
But your review has totally confirmed my decision! Yes it will be expensive addition to my current set up. But I've already invested in a great system, and there is no point cheaping out at this point especially for the quality and reliability you will get from the Philips Hue system.
Fantastic review and love the genuine excitement from your reviews! I have now subscribed and looking forward to seeing more future content and ideas of how improve my home lighting/automation ✌️ 😊
Ive got this and an entire smart house, its okay but not worth the price wait a little while and try and get it cheap in the black friday or january sales, it isnt worth it at the current price.
@@nessunday
Thanks for the advice mate!
Yeah that's the plan. The system overall is very expensive. Like the HDMI sync box alone is around £240/€270 I feel is a considerable amount of money you need to pay extra to have to buy to get it to work properly. Thankfully I already have the Hue bridge and some coloured lights to sync to it. But will definitely be waiting for Black Friday sales to see what discounts it gets before pulling the trigger. 👍
Hopefully there is a sale!!
@@Justin_tech 🤞
If I’m granted a loan to get one of these - is that called a *Hue Grant?* 🤔
OMG - Love that.
No it’s called a hue loan. If Phillips gave you free money it would be a hue grant.
Hi Justin, quick question. if my TV is sitting on a tv stand but not right against the wall will this gradient light still work ok? My tv sits in the corner like on a corner unit so it’s close to the walk but not against it like you see in a lot of these videos. Thanks
That'd be HUgE grant 😂
Thanks for the informative video man!
Too bad we need all those extras before getting the strip to work.. I'm still considering though.
I'll be watching coco with my kids 1st, looks great with my play bars currently, hoping the light strip makes it even better
Yes! Such a great/colorful movie. Great idea.
I too have one of these Gradient strips installed, and your video looked stunning with it. Good effort 👍 & yes, this is a great product. Long been wanting this product since Hue began.
Woohoo! Enjoy!
Great review however I can’t get it to work with my cable, it works with Apple TV and my game system do you have a solution to how to get it to work with normal cable? Thanks.
I think Phillips should launch extension like hue light strips
And discontinue led light strips from hue this is much better if it can be extended (10-15 meters )
So this can be used as other areas also
I've had the enjoyment of ambient lighting for over 4 years with the discontinued DreamScreen HD/4K. Nevertheless, I'll make the transition to the Hue Sync for the ease of use and integration with rest of my Hue lighting.
I also have the DreamScreen HD. I think overall, it’s better than the Hue system because the bottom edge of the TV screen is illuminated. And the entire 55” kit cost me about $250 if I remember correctly. As you mentioned, the DreamScreen company is no more...and my system is starting to shut itself off mid movie. So, I will be keeping my eyes on Hue and hoping for improvements to their current TV ambient lighting systems.
@@brianpaine1749
Without a doubt, the DreamScreen was superior… More accurate lighting zones! Nevertheless, with the Hue system, you can add play bars or the gradient tube to the bottom for the 360 experience. If you live in Europe/Asia, you can buy the Phillip’s Ambilight TV.
Another great video!
Thank you!!
Nice! Now I'm even more excited to get my 75"!
With both the Oculus Quest 2 and the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, October is going to be one busy month!
...wish it would come sooner!
Haha we’re living the same life!
It's going to beat the heck out of the three zones currently behind my display @@Justin_tech, I'll probably repurpose the three lightstrips as left, center, right zones along the bottom edge.
I need my 20 light I been waiting for ur review thanks 🙏
Woohoo! You're welcome :)
I think one of the first movies I would watch with hue's gradient light strip is interstellar. Btw great job with the video! I'm new to your channel but you just earned a new sub! :)
Ah thank you!!! Great movie idea.
Presumably, if you have a smaller than 55" tv, you could position the
lightstrip so the top and sides aren't completely straight, to use up
the excess length? Only having a few zones, this shouldn't affect the
colour detection too much, if at all
Great review and I will definitely get one, sorry for the affiliate link, I already preordered before your video came out ☹️ Once this is up, I can use my two play bars on the side or to the bottom! Definitely Disney’s Aladdin and the Star Wars movies are on my list to watch with it first! Thanks for the great content you produce!
Woohoo! No worries, next time! Thanks :)
Hi, Any idea how much all of this will cost the average consumer mate, It would be cheaper to buy a new Phillips t/v
Thanks for the great review, it has made me want to incorporate lighting into my setup! there is a catch though. Do you know if they are gonna make a version of the sync box with HDMI 2.1 passthrough in the future? considering my PC, Television and new console will all be HDMI 2.1! it seems weird Phillip's didn't get the memo that everything is moving to 2.1 in the very near future. like now.
No idea about HDMI 2.1. If they do, my guess is it probably won’t be until next Spring.
Hey Justin. Once again great video from you. Only one question. Do I need the hdmi box in order to use the led light strip or I don’t need it ? Is necessary?? Thanks in advanced
Only necessary for syncing with the tv. Without it you can use it as one color or use the entertainment setups with iconnecthue. You could also use the Hue Sync app on Mac/PC. Watch my latest “gradient update” vid for the iconnecthue lighting. It’s pretty cool and no sync box required for multi color light
Hue sync works when it want sot. Mine has stopped working or synching to my TV. Love it when it worked. Customer service shipping me a new box. Hope it works.
Hi, great video. Question: how do you connect Hue Sync if you have Samsung TV + Soundbar, Bluray and Sky Q? I've tried few ways but seem to get hiccups (no sound) from soundbar.
Bless you for using Speed Racer and Spider-Verse in your demo.
😄😄😄
Great video 👍🏽 do you think i also could mount this gradient strip under my sideboard? I have a short throw projector on top. Would this work?
Thanks for the review. Since the gradient lightstrip will not support 120" projector screens, what is the recommendation folks have to get the best experience for this setup? We watch movies and play games with big sound and lots of explosions, lol. I'm putting in a home theater and have the hue sync box (but not tied to it if there are better options), I'm trying to make the experience as immersive as possible in the room and would like some feedback, what would you do?
Hue play bars are a great start and they are sold in packs of two. I also like the Signe lamps for in the corner. Check out our setup in this video: ruclips.net/video/PI650zkgxbU/видео.html
I absolutely love the shelving you use for your TV stand - Could you share any info on it please?
It was built using long planks of wood and pipes. You can find it all at Home Depot. I'm producing a Home entertainment episode...I can include it in that for more info!
Love it!
The best way i see doing this for my 75" is to bring it in the middle because it seems like the light is bright enough. Make it close in as close as a full square as possible. Then just have my two play bars on the side.
Yes that's what I think too. We have one coming to our 85" tv and will be posting a vid on that soon!!
Now that I think of it, I paid $1100 for my Philip Hue TV Entertainment setup.
65" Gradient $250
6 Play Bars $450
1 Sync Box $230
2 E12 Bulbs $100
S/o to PayPal 4 payments. I was able to split the payments in the course of 6 weeks.
Is it suitable only for tvs or also as a cool lightstrip on a wall?
Thanks for this vid, it helped me out. I do have a question, does the gradient work without hue sync box for smart tv apps? I.e. playing Netflix from tv instead of another device
Unfortunately, no. You need the sync box and an external media device like a Fire TV stick or Apple TV, etc.
Hey Justin - great video. Quick question - I have a 42" mounted TV. Based on your review, did I understand correctly that I would not be able to use the 55' or 65' strip to cover the 4 corners of my TV? thank you!
You cant use the strip on the bottom, it wont know where it is placed, it can only be used for the three sides unfortunately (for now).
so I have a 77" inch tv and don't care about the bottom, would 65 inch strip work well for that setup as long it covers the sides and top?
appreciate it in advance
Can you use it just as a backlight without having it sync to the tv if you wanted to
For the lightstrip plus syncbox you can get an 4k ambilight tv of 65 inch from Philips too.
Not in the US :( Also, the nice thing about this is it can move from TV to TV as we upgrade over time.
Can these be used on a PC monitor for gaming without the need for a sync box then?
Can u set it up on an new TV ?
Or is it to late - if u aldy used it on another TV?
I mean can u take it of agin and set it on a driffrent tv ??
Thanks for the help!
@justin do you think the strip would work with a 50 inch tv?
i remember reading a review somewhere that dont buy a 55 strip for a 55 tv cause it will be short. Then i saw in your video it did not even cover the bottom on your 55 tv. is it not then better to buy 65 strip and cover the bottom on your 55 tv then?
Hey Justin. How are people mounting the play bars on back of the TV and speakers? I just ordered the entire set up and it doesn't come with options for mounting and hilios said they don't make anything to do so
Did they yet update the firmware so that you can use gradient function with no sync box at all?
Can’t wait to watch Disney/Pixar’s ‘Soul’ with these
Yessss. The movie was great!!
I'm still considering but hesitate
Would love to get one if gradient strip is 4-sided and hdmi 2.1 support
Any ideas or rumors about these?
Great video! I currently have a DreamScreen TV UHD set up on my TV, I've had it for a couple of years. It's been really great, decently bright and has a ton more color zones than this one. But the app is terrible and doesn't connect to any smart assistants so it's clunky to use. I'm considering upgrading to this Hue strip! Thanks for the video!
You got it!!
Yeah same. Id hate to waste my investment into dreamscreen but there's no support and it's not as bright for me
Have you tried the Govee Immersion Wi-Fi TV Backlights? I like the fact that it will work with a smart TV ans not need the HDMI signal.
Well now I have to get this 🤣🤣 but what to do with my 3 play bars. Also I have two of the desk bar lamps as rear surround lights. What did you do with your play bars Justin? As for movie the definitive demo is aquaman at 1h50m the underwater battle in Dolby vision.
I put the play bars at my desk to light up my computer!
Hi will the light strip only work with devices using the hdmi play box? We have apps like Netflix/Prine/DisneyPlus built into the TV would these allow the light strip to react and work?
What purpose does the hue bridge serve? Also, I know it needs to be plugged into your router directly, but it doesn’t have to be plugged into the tv? Cause the tv I want the light strip for is in my room and there’s no way to connect the bridge into my router and my tv.
Nice review. Can you give us more imfo on the music mode? I've already pre-ordered mine and purchased a sync box. Now my setup goes like this:
- tv / soundbar / caavo control center / tv receiver - ps4 - nintendo switch - kodi
Where do I put the sync box? Between the soundbar and the caavo control center? Between the tv and the soundbar for the music mode? 🤔
I’m not sure what the Caavo is, but it seems like you should put between receiver and that.
Hi may I know if philips hue sync box works by directly connecting to Andriod TV? Or do I need something like a Firestick Nvidia Shield TV pro to connect to it?
Hey, great video! Have you seen the gradient light strip used on a TV which is not positioned against the wall? My room is fairly large and long, so the TV sits in the corner of the room at an angle to the sofas. I'm therefore wondering what the light effect will look like. Behind the TV its part wall and part windows. Any views would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
My upcoming video may help you figure this out! Stay tuned.
Great video! Wow! That’s one expensive light strip !!
Yep that’s why I went with ambilight ,my budget was under 80$
One question Justin: do you think the 55” size could fit on a 50” tv? I saw the length on philips official site and I’m asking myself if mounting it nearer the borders could work. 🤔 Thank you in advance and congratulations for your videos and channel! 😊
I think it will. Mine comes out to 44" on top and 21.5" on each side (with little wiggle room). According to the patherium theorem (a2 + b2 = c2) it will work on a 48.5 inch tv and up, maybe even smaller...
Justin_tech thank you so much for your answer and kindness. 😁
Hi Justin for the UK! Just found your site after looking for the sync box and info and you came up! Great site and content and explanations. Just wanted to ask a question on the Gradient Strip? I have a 65in tv which is wall mounted with little space behind. To your knowledge If I purchased the largest size strip which would cover the back of the tv (curved tv forgot to mention) in a circle would the light strip work in delivering the lights all around the tv as it floats on a false wall? Cheers Chris.
Welcome to the channel! Unfortunately no, you cannot wrap it around the bottom of the TV. For the bottom I recommend one single color LED strip or 3 play bars.
@@Justin_tech Hi! Thanks for the welcome, and I did think as much. Play bars I have looked at but really no space... At the moment I do have the light strip around the back so I guess I could use that... Shame Though.. Thanks again and keep safe. Chris
lol, at about the 5:50 mark you clearly have mislabeled the settings! subtle is much more extreme and extreme is much more subtle xD
that error aside, very good video! I will now definitely have to upgrade my tv bias lighting with this setup!
OH NO!!!
Awesome video! My TV is 89", you think that the 65" Gradient Light Strip would cover enough of it?
I'd recommend the 75 inch.
@@Justin_tech Thank you so much Justin!
Great review! Can this light strip be reusable? It looks like the sticky tape for the docks would wear out and would need new ones
Totally reusable. The mounts may need more adhesive, OR maybe Hue will sell replacement brackets? That would be perfect.
Justin_tech now how bout if I buy the 65 inch strip for my 55 inch tv, could I do that
Is HDMI Sync box a must when using Gradient Strip on a PC??
Do you know how an hue gradient lightstrip (not a play one) can be used in an entertainment area controlled by hue sync taking advantage of its gradient qualities? And not to be used as a common lightstrip? The same question but when using a tv with ambilight + hue ... how can you do so that the gradient lightsrip can be exploited with that quality and not act as a common Lightstrip?
Awesome review, just preordered mine. I’m a diehard Smash Bros player so I will be using the lights for that first!
SAME! You'll enjoy it with that a lot!
hi, i just bought the epson ls300 projector, i am planning on having a 120 inch screen. How can i have this lights on my screen? should i get 3 strips of the simple ones and some hue play on the bottom? what should I do? any help please
Is this better than the ambilight on my Philips TV?
Could you buy the 75" and put it on a 55"? Would give a bit more coverage at the bottom.
It's possible. Comes down to measurements. This one may be close...
How come mine does not look as responsive as yours? Mine sometimes stays in one color for a while
Just wondering, u said its 44 inch along the top. Are u measuring that until the cable starts curving either side, so just the straight bit, or is that including the curve before going straight down, so measuring out above the curve? If u know what I mean. 😂
How would this work with an AppleTV ? Any issues or concerns ? Or would I just plug in my AppleTV to the hue sync box before into my tv ? (FYI I alway have a sound bar via HDMI arc from my AppleTV)
Apple TV works perfectly. HDMI ARC works too. Just have the arc go from tv to soundbar. Have the apple tv plug into sync box, then plug into tv.
I bought today:
-bridge
-Gradient 55 inch
- Sync Box
:^)
Woohooo! Welcome to the club
Charles Leglreg is the sync box worth getting?
@@danielsetu965 if you want the lights sync with your TV, yes. Watching Movies or playing Videogames is going to be awesome.
Justin_tech is the synch box needed for this to work too expensive I’ll just go with Ambilight
@@Rewelsworld You can use the gradient strip without the sync box but it only functions like the regular strips meaning it only shows one color/temperature. With the sync box you can use the gradient function.
However, Philips has said that they are going to update the app to allow the gradient feature without the sync box in the future.
Haii justin, I’m from indonesia. I really like your video, and currently I already used some of hue products in my room (may be someday I can use hue product for my entire house like your ultimate smart home😂), and now I’m trying to bought the hue hdmi sync box and the hue gradient lightstrip from US, cause the hue product in my country doesn’t have much product options to get😭. I don’t know when it will arrive in here, hope its soon enough. And probably I will watch avengers endgame and Star Wars for the first time. 🙏🏻
Woohooo! Hope you get everything soon :)
Does the sync work with Netflix, Prime etc. Also what about TVs with dedicated game modes HD slot, such as the q80 and q90
It should work with all of the above as long as you are running your devices/streaming apps through the Sync Box, then to the TV.
Any video with samsung 85 inch tv with hue app and the light Strips?
Hey Justin, thanks for making such great videos. After watching your videos I decided to go all out (kind of) and ordered me the 55 inch gradient light strip, HDMI Sync box, the Hub and four BR30 color bulbs. I have not received everything yet, but I have some questions for you regarding the light bulbs and Hue switches. Do I need a dimmer light switch from Hue or its partners? Currently, I have two paddle rocker light switches in my TV room that control the four recessed lights where the new Hue color BR30 bulbs will go. I've heard if someone hits the regular switch they will mess up how the lights work, hence the the Hue switch. Will I be able to control the lights with the Hue dimmer switch and also with the app and also with Alexa? Also, how many switches can I have? Can I install two Hue switches in the same room and control the lights with either one? Sorry for all the questions.
You dont NEED the dimmer switch, but I'm a fan of it and have a few. There are lots of options for switches/buttons. You should check out the Hue episode of my Ultimate Smart Home Series for options
Yes, you don't want to use the wall switches because they will turn the lights off - you want them "on" at all times so you can control in all other ways (voice, accessories), so I would recommend placing switches around the house from Philips hue and Friends of Hue.
You can control all your lights with Alexa and dimmer switches - just dont turn them off using our normal switches and you're fine.
You can have a bunch of switches! On a hue bridge you can connect up to 50 bulbs and accessories, if you have more, you'd need another bridge.
You can control the same lights with multiple switches. Would you like me to come out with a video showing setup of accessories? I have a "How To Hue App" video in the works, should be coming out later this week. Could help you out! You can subscribe and click the bell so you're alerted when it comes out :)
Thanks for answering my questions. I ordered two Hue switches and will be installing next week, so a How to video would be awesome! I love your enthusiasm and it's part of why I went with Hue over other options. You've earned a subscriber. Thanks
HAD A issue with the power sujpply phillips dont have spare parts so i went back to jb hifi online where i bought and a week later a got a brand new one great brand and products but not much after market support oif anything goes wrong just set up my new one and working fine
Might head to the hub once I get mine
I bought one of these and it's really cool. Shame it only has 5 zones. Since my TV is wall mounted it looks a bit weird that the wall on the bottom side is not lit. Can you make a video, where you showcase how it would look like and how it needs to be set up if we add some light bars there?
Working on it! :)
@@Justin_tech Cool stuff. Can't wait to see it :)
Great video and keep it up !! I also have a question before I burn money and it doesn't work out as expected ... A complete combination would be possible: Sync box Signe floor lamps as rear set up left and right Gradient lightstrip I would be very grateful for your feedback! LG Mon
Yessiree, that will work! use my links if ya can! 🤓
THX for review. What about bottom? Can I buy 65 version strip for 55" TV and make around light? :)
No you cannot
Hi Justin... I have a Philips Ambient TV so have this Ambient lighting built in to the TV on three sides, could I use one of these strips along the bottom? TV is mounted on the wall so as you say the bottom of the TV is dark, this would be a great fix! 😀
Nope I don't think that will work :/
I currently have 2 dreamscreen 4ks for my TV (one as backup when the first dies) the colors on that strip are more vibrant and diverse than the gradient. Their led strip needs work. Unfortunately dreamscreen went out of business over a year ago. But did you know that that sync box you got right there is actually dreamscreen technology? Phillips bought out dreamscreen's technology and made their own (which im glad to see so when my setup finally fails me ill have this to get (and hopefully a better version by that time)
Look up dreamscreen videos and youll see what I mean about more color
I also have 4 sidekicks setup which sync up so ill look forward to being able to have my hue lights actually sync to the TV too lol
What about ambilight
@@Rewelsworld ambilight I believe requires a PC to capture the image on your TV in order to work.
Going to wait for a hdmi 2.1 version if they’ll even be one in the future that is,
it’s a one time purchase for me something that cost this much I want it to be future proof from a while
Totally understandable! The gradient strip looks great with or without the sync box and you can use entertainment setups with it and apps like iconnecthue for multi-color with just a bridge
I show off in my gradient strip updates video
Where did you get the smiley Led? Love it
I got it at the Museum of Neon Art in California
Do you know if you can have two entertainment areas, one for living room and one for bedroom, on the sync box? If so I can move my play bars to the bedroom when I get the strip.
You can have as many entertainment areas as you would like. Limit of 10 lights per entertainment area and the hue sync box can only connect to one bridge at a time.
What was your play bar setup? The one you compared this strip to. How many lights and in what placements?
One light strip on top and a play bar on each side