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Philips Hue Play Gradient 65" Smart TV Light Strip, Flowing Color-Changing LED Strip Lights, Multicolor TV Backlight Sync with Music and Gaming, Requires Bridge & Sync Box, Control with App and Voice vs Philips Hue A19 LED Smart Light Bulb - White and Color Ambiance - 60W Indoor Light Bulb - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit - 3 Pack

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Philips Hue Play Gradient 65" Smart TV Light Strip, Flowing Color-Changing LED Strip Lights, Multicolor TV Backlight Sync with Music and Gaming, Requires Bridge & Sync Box, Control with App and Voice
#8 in Smart Lights

Philips Hue

Philips Hue Play Gradient 65" Smart TV Light Strip, Flowing Color-Changing LED Strip Lights, Multicolor TV Backlight Sync with Music and Gaming, Requires Bridge & Sync Box, Control with App and Voice

$154.95

100

Pros

  • +Amazing gradient effect
The gradient effect is quite amazing.
Philips Hue A19 LED Smart Light Bulb - White and Color Ambiance - 60W Indoor Light Bulb - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit - 3 Pack
#11 in Smart Lights

Philips Hue

Philips Hue A19 LED Smart Light Bulb - White and Color Ambiance - 60W Indoor Light Bulb - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit - 3 Pack

$134.99

100

Pros

  • +Great base for zigbee mesh network
  • +Bulbs are more responsive
  • +Unique wake-up alarm gradient
  • +Can slowly transition to warmer colors over time

Cons

  • Tos changes can make products obsolete
  • Tos changes force updates/privacy agreements
The hue bulbs make a great base to the mesh network as well, so you don't really have to worry about wireless devices bogging down the mesh.