How to install Philips Hue Outdoor Light Strip You’ll want to choose appropriately, because they cannot be trimmed, and they also don’t support being connected to extensions, or to eachother, by the looks. This light strip is available in two separate lengths, a 6.5 foot/2 m link, and a 16.4 foot/5 m length. That means I’m going to need to find an area where I can secure the lights all in one run.
The other thing, is that it is all one length and does not appear to be trimmable. Part of the challenge of installing these will be to tuck them away in a spot where they’re not going to be obtrusive, or catch the toe of your shoe, as they would on a stair. Think more like rubber tubing then a light strip. These are about an inch wide and half an inch thick. This is not the same as the indoor light strips which you can basically run flat along any surface. The light strips themselves are fat and bulky. I noticed two things about this kit right away. I’ll talk about where you can use them, how easy they are to set up and install, and what you can do with them when it comes to smart connectivity. Previously I reviewed the Philips Hue spotlights and bollard lights, now I have my hands on their flexible LED light strip. Phillips Hue has expanded its popular line of indoor smart lightning to the outdoors. Thanks to the advent of the LED lighting, and Wi-Fi connectivity, we can have smart, colour changing lighting wherever we go. These days, however, we can do so much better. We also provide seller ratings to warn you if the seller can be trusted or not.There was once a time when those tiny solar powered outdoor stake lights were the height of backyard lighting design. A = very trustworthy reviews, F = highly untrustworthy reviews. We give an A-F letter for trustworthiness of reviews. We look for real reviews that mention product issues such as counterfeits, defects, and bad return policies that fake reviews try to hide from consumers. Link to Fakespot Analysis | Check out the Fakespot Chrome Extension!įakespot analyzes the reviews authenticity and not the product quality using AI. Name: Govee Smart Light Bulbs, Dimmable RGBWW 9W LED Color Changing Bulbs 60W Equivalent, Work with Alexa& Google Assistant, No Hub Required, A19 Decorative Lighting Bulbs for Bedroom Living Room(2 Pack) Here is the analysis for the Amazon product reviews: Fakespot detects fake reviews, fake products and unreliable sellers using AI. My girlfriend has Hue, but after using one Govee product, I'm ready to get rid of all the philips hue junk (just my personal opinion for my personal taste) and replace it with Govee, or literally ANY OTHER company that allows color temperature adjustment at a better price! I'm light sensitive, and harsh temperatures (anything above 5,000K), I find very difficult to be in the same room with. If you like it, cool, I have no judgments. Just because Philips Hue is higher priced does not mean it's higher quality. I get that Philips Hue has strong marketing, but do some google searches, price DOES NOT equal quality, not in any way shape or form. Controls amazing, and color temp adjustable from 2,700K to 6,500K, and it's a fraction of the price. I just purchased my first Govee product, and setup was literally seconds. I'm extremely unimpressed with Phillips Hue, and from their high intensity color temp (6500K which is NOT adjustable, this is different then brightness), to their apps that seems to thrive on messy and ads and non-intuitive controls.
Does anyone have experience specifically with these bulbs or have any thoughts on them? Are they gonna get as bright as Hue? Are they reliable for years to come? As far as their integration, I am pretty confident since they are super easy to set up and talk to Google Home. I only have experience with a Govee RGB strip, so I don't know how their bulbs stack up with their cheaper price. Not to mention, I already am invested in the ecosystem since I have the Hub. Hue is so expensive but I know they are super quality, integrate well, and have good levels of brightness and color range.
I am trying to decide if it is worth it to get more Hue Bulbs or get Govee Bulbs to put in this lamp. So while it is manageable, I want to find an alternative to that standing lamp setup I mentioned. Luckily, the Google Home app keeps it all (mostly) in check since I try to only buy products I know have integration with it. I HATE having to go to a million different brands to control lights and right now I have more than I want. I also have a normal standing lamp with normal bulbs connected to a smart plug from Smart Life. I currently have a single Hue bulb in a lamp in my bedroom (with a Hub connected to my router) and a Govee light strip under my desk in the office. As you may guess from the title, I am trying to weigh the value of Phillips Hue to Govee Smart Home lights.