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Philips Hue Play Basis + Extension
530 lm
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468 reviews
Works as advertised and can be expanded as desired.
I already own a Philips TV (21:9) with Ambilight for a long time. Therefore, I know the effect already and find that it is a cool gimmick to dive a little more into a movie or a game. With the positioning you have to try something. But for each lamp yes 2 stands are available.
What Digitec must necessarily improve, are the product descriptions and especially the note that is required for the operation of a Hue Bridge.
- The Hue Play are 2 lamps and 1 power supply (per power supply can operate 3 Play lamps).
- The Hue Play base set is 1 lamp with power supply unit
- The Hue Play extension is 1 lamp
The Hue Bridge you have to buy at Digitec so in any case still separately if you do not already own.Pro
- Works fine once set up
- Creates atmospheric light for gaming / watching movies
Contra
- Somewhat expensive and incomplete offer (bridge missing)
This review was created for a different variant: Play base + extension (530 lm)
The power supply unit beeps inaudibly! (Known problem)
After installing the Philips Hue Play in my room, I immediately noticed that the power supply makes a clearly audible beeping noise. It is most audible in bright white colours. I then asked Digitec to send me a replacement, but it still beeps. Annoying!
If you google it, the problem has existed since 2017, but Philips can't seem to get a grip on it.Contra
- Beeps clearly audible.
This review was created for a different variant: Play base + extension (530 lm)
I can only recommend!
I have stuck the 2 Hue plays directly to my 34" gaming monitor. Now I have great backlighting.
Hue Sync I can recommend, but only for fullscreen applications! (with 16:9 videos on the 21:9 screen, the Hue Plays are unfortunately not controlled due to the black bars)!
The adhesive pads hold extremelyst well, so I can no longer reposition the Hue Plays. Unfortunately, the holder system is not finished thought.Pro
- easy to set up
- look great
- Brightness
Contra
- The adhesive pads hold extremely well
- bracket system is not finished thought
Cool thing, but with massive additional costs for TV dubbing!
Here is my update/experience with the Hue Play, which I installed yesterday. What has already been mentioned many times: You need a Hue Bridge, otherwise nothing works except steady white light.
For the colour synchronisation with a TV there are 2 possibilities:
1. the PHILIPS HUE Play HDMI Sync Box, which costs just under CHF 200.
2. with a compatible TV (e.g. newer Samsung) via the HUE TV app. Here's what I couldn't find anywhere and was surprised to find: activating the app costs a whopping CHF 159! It's no use to me without the app, so I paid. However, I find it sneaky that this is not mentioned anywhere (as far as I know).
If you want to switch the lights on and off without the app, you need a switch, e.g. the dimmer switch.
Now I hope that I can help others with this article when deciding to buy!Pro
- Colour effects
- many applications
- Various setting options via app
Contra
- Unexpected follow-up costs for sync with TV
Very good and recommend for a mood light for the TV or other
Great product, very good quality, lights up the back of my TV very well (I only have one HuE Play so I can imagine with a double pack what it would look like)
This review was created for a different variant: Play base (530 lm)
Good product, but needs Hue Bridge to work
Don't forget to buy the Hue Bridge if this is your first Philips Hue product!
Pro
- Relatively powerful lights
- Several set-up options (standing, lying, with stand, without stand, etc)
- Can be combined with other Philips Hue products
- Great flexibility in settings with the Philips Hue app
- Low power consumption
Contra
- Requires Hue Bridge
- Does not work with Bluetooth
- Must use Philips Hue app to adjust color and intensity
This review was created for a different variant: Play base + extension (530 lm)
Without hue sync only one light, although it is advertised there is no way to connect the lamp with the TV
Good light to illuminate areas
Pro
- Fast response
- Uniform light
Contra
- Only controllable via laptop in real time
This review was created for a different variant: Play base (530 lm)
Recommended, given delivery time only the descendants will be happy about it.
Lamps are super and are ideal for indirect lighting. Only the delivery situation is underground
This review was created for a different variant: Play base + extension (530 lm)
Actually good, but...
The lamp would be good in itself, but the feet are made of cheap rubber instead of silicone. If they are placed on natural wood bases, ugly stains that look like burn marks appear very quickly and cannot be removed without deep sanding and a new sealing treatment. Therefore not recommended for anyone who has natural wood tables and plans to place this lamp on them. Also applies to laminate.
Pro
- Light
Contra
- Leaves the ugliest stains on natural wood
This review was created for a different variant: Play base + extension (530 lm)
Meets expectations Philips Hue just.
Pro
- Easy to install
Contra
- Somewhat short cable
- I imagined stronger light
This review was created for a different variant: Play base (530 lm)
Does what it should. simply tiptop
This review was created for a different variant: Play expansion (530 lm)
Great colors
The group of lamps (3 in my case) is managed very well in the HUE app and the choice of colorful scenes and the best effect. The whole thing also integrates very well with my home automation system with Home Assistant.
Pro
- Easy installation
- Nice finish
- Nice color management with the HUE app
Hue Play works as it should. Operating with Hue Switch remote. Good.
This review was created for a different variant: Play base (530 lm)
Good!
Pro
- Very nice play of colors
- Dimmable
- Smart light
- Long cable
Contra
- Would be nice if the colors would change automatically
To start and further expand!
Pro
- Power plug for 3 Play lamps
- Extension Philips Ambilight effect
- easy integration
Contra
- Price in the set more expensive = order individually, resp. compare!
This review was created for a different variant: Play base (530 lm)
Nice rendering, could be more flexible.
Great rendering, the feet could be more flexible and offer a better positioning.
This review was created for a different variant: Play base + extension (530 lm)
Good product, which fulfills the basic functions. As with all Philips Hue products, the price is very high but who wants a good system must invest halt.
Processing and quality is very good and the app also works very well. What does not work so well is the synchronization with Netflix series (copyright) and music has a small delay and the "sound images" are also not as spekatulär as in advertising. Would they but trozdem buy again. The power adapter is also very good, you can plug 3 lights at once and has not for each lamp a Eigenen.
Pro
- Processing
- Quality
- App
- Hue Sync software for PC
- With Razer compatible
This review was created for a different variant: Play base (530 lm)
Super light
The product is very good, but I have until today the connect with the TV not yet hinbekommen only with the computer it works SOWEIT. Otherwise, the product serves its purpose.
This review was created for a different variant: Play base (530 lm)
Very good product, just lack of interoperability with other products (like google)
Works well but no sync directly with a screen or with the chrome cast. On the other hand, works very well with a google type device (Home) and syncs perfectly with other HUE devices
This review was created for a different variant: Play base (530 lm)
OK but
The only problem is that this item is only usable if you have a hue bridge, which I didn't know.
I had to get this one after I realized that.Pro
- correct operation
Contra
- depends on hue bridge
This review was created for a different variant: Play base (530 lm)
Can be used super, not only behind the TV or monitor. Also good indirect lighting possible.
I have the Playbar slightly larger estimated. However, it has enough power to make up for this.
This review was created for a different variant: Play base (530 lm)
Pleasant lighting for the desk
Pro
- Illuminates well
- Many colours
Contra
- None
This review was created for a different variant: Play base + extension (530 lm)
No plug
No plug is included in this box. Absolute crap.
Contra
- No plug. Unusable.
This review was created for a different variant: Play expansion (530 lm)
gutes produkt
Pro
- gute qualität
Contra
- preis
Has been running for years
Pro
- Service life
- Can be controlled via app
- Can be synchronised with Syncbox or Philips TV
Only very limited usefulness
You can only switch the lamp on and off via the app.
It is therefore only of limited use.
It would be more practical if it could be switched on by app AND manually.
Completely unusable for me.
And if you only want to control it via the app, an additional switch would probably not be too much trouble.Pro
- Can be controlled remotely, but this is only useful if the lamp is installed inaccessibly
Contra
- Cannot be switched on or off without the app.
- Seems pretty cheap
This review was created for a different variant: Play base (530 lm)
Very satisfied
Great light to create ambiance. Strongly recommend.
Pro
- Super easy to install
- Many colors to choose from
This review was created for a different variant: Play base (530 lm)
Simple installation
Pro
- Can be used in various ways
This review was created for a different variant: Play base + extension (530 lm)
Sensational
Pro
- Lighting
- Design
- Sync
Contra
- Workmanship could be higher quality for the price
This review was created for a different variant: Play base + extension (530 lm)
Good
All right
Pro
- Does his job
- Sync with other Philips devices
Contra
- Price
- Bridge necessary
- Expensive app or Syncbox required if no Philips TV
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