Philips
Philips Play Gradient Lightstrip
Best immersive lighting for home entertainment enthusiasts.
This Philips Hue A21 smart LED bulb offers warm white light at 2700K, perfect for creating a cozy ambiance. With a 13.5W power consumption, it delivers 1600 lumens of dimmable light. It easily integrates with your smart home ecosystem, working seamlessly with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home. The E26 base ensures compatibility with standard fixtures, making it a simple upgrade for your home lighting. Enjoy convenient control via the Hue app or your preferred voice assistant.
$329.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
639
/ 782
#639 in Power Control Units
Price vs Category Average
-64%
Below average
Device Type
Smart Bulb
/ Smart Bulb
Who it's for
- Movie buffs, avid gamers, and home theater enthusiasts.
- Design-conscious individuals, users desiring advanced mood lighting.
- Current Philips Hue system owners, smart home enthusiasts.
Who should skip it
- Budget-minded consumers, those new to smart home lighting.
- Users preferring standalone devices, those avoiding extra gadgets.
- Decorators needing flexible accent lighting, renters with mounting restrictions.
Key Specs
Device Type
Smart Bulb
Form Factor
A21
Power Consumption
13.5W
Lumens
1600
Color Temperature
2700K
Base Type
E26
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Compatibility
Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home
Features
- Immersive reactive lighting for TV, movies, and games
- Syncs with music for a dynamic audio-visual experience
- Voice control compatibility with major smart assistants
- Adjustable brightness and color-changing modes
- Easy setup with included power adapter and mounting clips
- Smart Connect feature for seamless integration
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Philips Play Gradient Lightstrip for its exceptional design and immersive entertainment experience. Users frequently highlight how the lightstrip seamlessly extends on screen colors, creating a captivating ambiance that significantly enhances movies, games, and music. The integration within the Philips Hue ecosystem is often noted as straightforward, contributing to an easy setup process. While some acknowledge the premium price point, the unique gradient lighting effect and overall quality are widely considered to justify the investment, particularly for those seeking to elevate their home media setup.
Know before you buy
Yes, this bulb uses a standard E26 base, which is the most common screw-in socket found in residential lighting fixtures.
At 1600 lumens, this bulb is significantly brighter than a traditional 100-watt incandescent bulb, making it an excellent choice for primary lighting in living rooms or kitchens.
No, this bulb features built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to control it directly via the Hue app or your voice assistant without requiring a dedicated Philips Hue Bridge.
No, this specific model is fixed at a warm white color temperature of 2700K. It is designed to provide a consistent, cozy atmosphere rather than color-changing capabilities.
Yes, it integrates seamlessly with major smart home ecosystems, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home, for easy voice and app-based control.
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