Use our handy guide to help you decide which Philips Hue LED Strip lights are right for you and your home - inside and out.
Hue and Hue Essential: what's the difference?
Hue strip lights
The Hue family of strip Lights delivers the ultimate smart lighting experience, offering a versatile range of options to create ambiance or provide functional lighting for everyday tasks. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, Hue strip Lights feature cutting-edge technology like OmniGlow for seamlessly smooth light gradients, ultra-bright lumen output, and dynamic special effects. Many of these strip lights are fully customizable, with the flexibility to cut, extend, and reuse them using Flux Strip Light accessories. Whether you're setting the mood or tackling daily activities, Hue Strip Lights combine innovation and practicality.
Hue Essential strip lights
Hue Essential strip lights are a simple and accessible way to add LED strip lights to your Hue setup. Essential strip lights are made for indoor use and are designed to create playful and decorative effects thanks to RGBIC technology. The Essential range prioritizes simplicity without compromising light quality, making it a more affordable option for those looking to explore the Hue smart lighting ecosystem. Whether you're new to smart lighting or expanding your collection, Hue Essential strip Lights are a perfect choice for adding style and functionality to your space.
Indoor strip lights incorporate flexible design, easy installation, and white and color capability. Use them for mood and functional lighting that fit any space.
How to use strip lights indoors
Consider how you want to light your space. Do you want indirect or direct light? How much brightness do you need?
Flux and Flux ultra-bright Strip lights are designed to be concealed, creating an indirect wall washing effect that fills rooms with diffused light - ideal for decoration and creating ambiance. OmniGlow is made to be used as a direct light. Its uniform line of light makes it a striking centerpiece that doesn’t need to be concealed making it ideal for ambiance and practical lighting.
White and color gradient
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED type
RGBWWIC
RGBWWIC
RGBWWIC
Light distribution
Indirect
Indirect
Direct
Lumen
1200 - 2000 lm (Depending on length)
2900 - 6000 lm (Depending on length)
2400 - 4800 lm (Depending on length)
Room
Living room, Bedroom
Kitchen, Dining room, Home office, Hallway
Suitable for any room, unlimited placement options
Strip light design
Transparent silicone sleeve with visible LEDs
Transparent silicone sleeve with visible LEDs
Matte silicone sleeve, no visible LEDs, uniform display of light
Placement
Concealed for wall washing effect
Concealed for wall washing effect
Visible for direct light. Concealed for wall washing effect
Lifetime
25,000 hrs
25,000 hrs
25,000 hrs
Can be cut to size
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cut pieces can be reconnected
Yes
Yes
No
Extendable
Yes
Yes
No
Works in an entertainment area
Yes
Yes
Yes
Communication protocol
Bluetooth / Zigbee
Bluetooth / Zigbee
Bluetooth / Zigbee
Outdoor LED Strip lights
Get vibrant neon decoration, colorful mood matching, and bright, practical white light to transform all your outdoor spaces. Their weatherproof design and safe Low-volt setup bring added peace of mind.
How to use strip lights outdoors
Outdoor strip lights can be playful, practical,and everything in between. Just like the Flux indoor, the Flux outdoor strip light is designed to be concealed, creating indirect light for washing the patio, backyard walls, and front yard ceilings. It’s also bright enough for activities and special occasions. The Neon strip light is a decorative direct light that’s made to highlight fountains, outline flowerbeds, and add pops of color to every corner. Bend and shape it into your own masterpiece!
White and color gradient
Yes
Yes
Light distribution
Indirect
Direct
Outdoor space
Conceal under outdoor coves, under patio steps
Outline patio, flower beds, and pathways
LED type
RGBWWIC
RGBWWIC
Lumen
3000 lm
1100 lm
Lifetime
25,000 hrs
25,000 hrs
Cut pieces can be reconnected
No
No
Extendable
No
No
Essential LED strip lights
Looking to brighten up more rooms with smart lighting or diving into your first setup?
Essential strip lights are a simple and accessible solution for setting the perfect mood and adding fun, decorative vibes to any room.
How to use Essential strip lights
Create just the right mood in any room with the Hue Essential strip light. It’s designed to be tucked away behind TV setups, along bookshelves, or behind bedroom furniture to create wall-washing effects to match any mood. Want to get even more creative? Adorn your walls with the Essential flex strip light. Bend it into playful shapes to add vibrant ‘light art’ to your walls. Then set it to vibrant neon colors to add even more vibe!
White and color gradient
Yes
Yes
LED type
RGBIC
RGBIC
Light distribution
Indirect
Direct
Room
Living room, bedroom
Living room, home office, gaming room
Strip light design
Visible LEDs with protective coating, no sleeve
Neon sleeve
Placement
Concealed for wall washing effect
Visible for direct light
Lifetime
15,000 hrs
15,000 hrs
Cut pieces can be reconnected
Yes
N/A
Can be cut to size
Yes
No
Extendable
No
No
Works in an entertainment area
Yes
Yes
Communication protocol
Bluetooth / Zigbee
Bluetooth / Zigbee
