Philips Hue Play Gradient 65" Smart TV Light Strip User Manual

Introduction

The Philips Hue Play Gradient 65" Smart TV Light Strip is designed to transform your entertainment experience by providing immersive, color-changing LED lighting that syncs with your TV content, music, and games. This light strip blends multiple colors of light to create a dynamic and engaging ambiance around your television. For full functionality, it requires a Philips Hue Bridge and a Philips Hue Sync Box, both sold separately.

What's in the Box

• One (1) Philips Hue Play Gradient 65-inch Lightstrip
• Adhesive mounting clips
• Power supply

Image: The Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Strip shown with its packaging and the coiled light strip itself.

Setup

1. Required Components

To fully utilize the syncing capabilities of the Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Strip, you will need the following (sold separately):

• Philips Hue Bridge
• Philips Hue Sync Box

Image: A diagram illustrating the differences in functionality when using a Hue Bridge versus Bluetooth for control.

2. Physical Installation

Attach the lightstrip to the back of your TV using the included mounting brackets. These brackets are designed to bend easily around corners, ensuring a secure and optimal fit for 65-inch TVs.

Image: Components for mounting the light strip, including the light strip itself and corner mounting clips, designed for 65-70 inch televisions.

Image: A four-panel image demonstrating the installation process: attaching mounting clips, inserting the light strip, connecting the power cable, and controlling via the Philips Hue app.

3. Connecting to Hue Bridge and Sync Box

Once physically installed, connect the light strip to your Philips Hue Bridge and Hue Sync Box. This enables the advanced syncing features with your entertainment content.

Image: A visual guide outlining the three steps to get started: installing lighting, connecting the Philips Hue Bridge, and downloading the Philips Hue app.

Operating

App Control

Control your Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Strip using the Philips Hue app. The app allows you to customize and blend colors, set scenes, and manage your lighting experience.

Image: Multiple screenshots of the Philips Hue mobile application interface, showing various control options and scene selections.

Voice Control

Set up voice control through the Hue app to use simple voice commands with compatible assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant.

Immersive Syncing

When connected to the Hue Sync Box, the light strip will react to the content on your TV screen, creating dynamic lighting effects for movies, music, and gaming. The gradient technology allows for multiple colors to be displayed simultaneously along the strip, enhancing the immersive experience.

Image: The back of a television with the Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Strip installed, showing multiple colors blending along the strip.

Image: Two scenes depicting people enjoying entertainment with the immersive surround lighting provided by the Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Strip.

Image: A side-by-side comparison showing the visual difference of watching movies with and without the Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Strip.

Video Demonstration

See the Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Strip in action:

Maintenance

The Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Strip requires minimal maintenance. Ensure the light strip and power supply are kept clean and free from dust. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or abrasive materials.

Avoid bending the light strip excessively or applying undue force, as this may damage the internal components. Ensure proper ventilation around the power supply.

Troubleshooting

Light Strip Not Turning On

• Check Power Connection: Ensure the power supply is securely plugged into both the light strip and a working electrical outlet.
• Verify Hue Bridge Connection: Confirm that your Philips Hue Bridge is powered on and connected to your network.
• Check App Connection: Open the Philips Hue app to ensure the light strip is recognized and controllable. Try toggling the light strip on/off within the app.

Lights Not Syncing with TV Content

• Hue Sync Box Required: Ensure you have a Philips Hue Sync Box connected between your TV and content source (e.g., game console, streaming device). Direct TV apps typically do not sync.
• HDMI Connections: Verify all HDMI cables are securely connected to the Hue Sync Box and your devices. Try different HDMI ports or cables if issues persist.
• Sync Box Status: Check the status indicators on your Hue Sync Box. Refer to the Sync Box manual for specific error codes.
• App Configuration: Ensure the entertainment area is correctly configured in the Hue Sync app, and the light strip is assigned to the correct positions.

Inconsistent Colors or Sections Not Lighting

• Physical Damage: Inspect the light strip for any visible damage or sharp bends that might have affected the LEDs.
• Reset: Try power cycling the light strip and the Hue Bridge/Sync Box.

Specifications

Warranty and Support

For detailed warranty information and further support, please refer to the official Philips Hue website or the full user manual PDF.

You can download the complete User Manual (PDF) here.