Philips Hue Play Gradient 65" Smart TV Light Strip, Flowing Color-Changing LED Strip Lights, Multicolor TV Backlight Sync with…
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$149.99
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
The consensus
What reviewers found
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For syncing lights to on-screen content, the Philips Hue Play Gradient is the only purpose-built TV backlight in the pool, and verified-purchase reviewers rate it 4.3 stars across roughly 2,300 ratings. Reviewers value the flowing, multi-zone color that tracks video and games for an immersive bias-lighting effect that general strips can't replicate without extra hardware. No independent labs or specialist communities appeared in the supplied signals, so the quality of the color tracking can't be benchmarked here.
What reviewers liked
- Purpose-built for flowing TV and gaming color sync, unlike general-purpose strips
- Multi-zone gradient effect with Hue ecosystem polish
- Solid 4.3 average across ~2,300 verified-purchase reviews
Where it falls short
- Requires both the Hue Bridge and a Sync Box, adding substantial cost
- Highest price in the pool at around $150 before accessories
- Sized for a 65-inch TV, limiting fit flexibility
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For syncing lights to on-screen content, the Philips Hue Play Gradient is the only purpose-built TV backlight in the pool, and verified-purchase reviewers rate it 4.3 stars across roughly 2,300 ratings. Reviewers value the flowing, multi-zone color that tracks video and games for an immersive bias-lighting effect that general strips can't replicate without extra hardware.
No independent labs or specialist communities appeared in the supplied signals, so the quality of the color tracking can't be benchmarked here. The well-documented friction shows in the lower-than-Govee average and the price: at around $150 the strip itself is expensive, and it requires both the Hue Bridge and a separate Sync Box to actually sync with a TV, pushing the true cost well higher. It's sized for a 65-inch set, so fit matters. For dedicated home-theater buyers in the Hue ecosystem it's the obvious choice; for everyone else the cost and complexity are significant.
- What’S In The Box
- Includes one White and Color Ambiance 65" TV smart led light strip with mounting brackets designed for use on 65 inch TVs; Perfect for immersive gaming and TV watching experiences
- Requires A Hue Bridge And Sync Box
- In order to have your TV light strip sync with movies, music or gaming, a Hue bridge and sync box are required (both sold separately)
- Million Of Colors
- The White and Color Ambiance range offers both warm-to-cool white and millions of LED multi color lights straight out of the box
- Voice Control
- Convenient smart control; Set up voice control in the Hue app and use simple voice commands to control your lights with Alexa or Google Assistant
- Easy Set Up
- Attach the multi-color LED light for TV to the back of your Television with the included mounts, which let you bend it easily around corners
- Personalize Your Light
- Use the Hue app to customize and blend the way your LED multi color lights react to the content on your TV
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