• Made for TVs
  • Blend multiple colors of light
  • Easy to install yourself

Designed for the home cinema

Set it below the TV. Mount it above. Wherever it goes, it creates unique entertainment experiences with a blend of brilliant, colourful light.

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Customise with the Hue app

Control the Play gradient light tube with your smartphone or tablet using one of the Hue apps.

Control your way

Pair with the Hue sync box

Enable surround lighting with the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box. Watch your lights – including the Play gradient light tube – flash, dim, brighten and change colour in sync with your screen. Hue Bridge required.

Pair with the Hue sync box

Control your way

Use a Hue app, your voice or smart accessories to control your set-up.

Go hands-free with voice

Pair with smart home assistants, such as Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant, to control your lights with voice commands.

Go hands-free with voice
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Blend multiple colours of light

The Play gradient light tube shines a seamless blend of colourful light, letting all its different colours flow naturally into one another.

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Adjust the angle

Rotate the Play gradient light tube 340 degrees to get the perfect angle of colourful light without any glare on the TV.

Where to place the Play gradient light tube

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Replacement parts available for this product

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Questions & answers

What is the Play gradient light tube?

The Play gradient light tube has a long, thin design that fits subtly into a TV area. You can mount it above or below the TV or place it on a flat surface. It offers a gradient of colourful light that, when paired with a Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box, reacts to the content on your screen. The Play gradient light tune comes in two sizes (compact and large) and two colours (black and white).

Does the Play gradient light tube support Bluetooth ?

Though you can get limited control of the Play gradient light tube with the Philips Hue Bluetooth app, this light was designed to be paired with a Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box, which requires a Hue Bridge.

Does the Play gradient light tube do the same thing as the Hue Play gradient lightstrip?

Both products are part of the Play family, which are lights designed to be used with surround lighting. They also offer a gradient of light, meaning they can shine multiple colours of light at the same time. However, the Hue Play gradient lightstrip attaches behind the TV, while the Play gradient light tube mounts above or sits below it.

Can I mount the Play gradient light tube on the wall?

Yes. The light can be mounted to the wall (screws not included) or placed onto a shelf or TV cabinet. 

Can I mount the Play gradient light tube behind TV?

No. You can mount the Hue Play gradient light tube above or below the TV or place it on a shelf or stand but it does not come with mounts for the TV itself. A different light, the Play gradient lightstrip, was designed to attach to the back of your TV.

Can I use the Play gradient light tube with other gradient or Hue White and Colour Ambiance lights?

Yes. Just like any other Philips Hue light, the Play gradient light tube connects with your existing Philips Hue setup to extend your collection of smart lights. You can also add the light tube to your Entertainment area to include it in your surround lighting setup.

Can I use the Play gradient light tube for setting the mood as well as surround lighting?

Yes. Though the Play gradient light tube was designed for surround lighting setups in the TV area, you can also use it to get a gradient of colourful light when you're not syncing your lights.

Can I change the direction of the power cable on the Play gradient light tube?

Yes. Follow the instructions that came with your light tube to change the direction of its power cable.

What size Play gradient light tube should I get?

For the best light experience, use the large Play gradient light tube with 55-inch and larger TVs. Use the compact Play gradient light tube with TVs smaller than 55 inches. 

Will the Play gradient light tube roll off my cabinet or shelf?

No. The Play gradient light tube features two feet with non-skid pads on either side for stability and grip. 

What does "gradient" mean?

We use the word "gradient" to describe products that offer multiple colours of light at the same time, such as the Signe gradient floor and table lamps or the Hue Play gradient lightstrip. 

How many lights does the Philips Hue Play gradient light tube appear as in the Philips Hue app?

The Philips Hue Play gradient light tube appears as one light in the Philips Hue app.

Is it possible to combine the Hue Play gradient lightstrip with the Play gradient light tube?

Yes. Both products are part of the Play family, which are lights designed to be used with surround lighting. While the Play gradient lightstrip attaches behind your TV, the Hue Play gradient light tube mounts above or below your TV. You can control the lights at the same time using the Philips Hue app, an accessory or your voice.

How do dynamic scenes work on gradient lights?

Dynamic scenes make your lights slowly cycle through that scene's colours. Gradient lights show several colours of the light scene and slowly cycle through them. 

Specifications

Design and finishing

Colour

Black

Material

Metal

Plastic

Extra feature/accessory incl.

Batteries included

No

Dimmable with the Hue app and switches

Yes

Power adapter included

Yes

UK plug included

Yes

Miscellaneous

Especially designed for

Living Room and Bedroom

Type

Light Tube

Packaging dimensions and weight

EAN/UPC - product

8718696176306

Net weight

0.8 kg

Gross weight

1.25 kg

Height

100 mm

Length

901 mm

Width

120 mm

Material number (12NC)

915005988001

Product dimensions and weight

Net weight

0.655 kg

Cable length

2 m

Height

3.4 cm

Length

87.7 cm

Width

3.1 cm

Service

Warranty

2 year(s)

Technical specifications

Lumen output at 4000K

1,540 lm

Lifetime up to

25,000 h

Light colour

2000-6500 Hue White Colour Ambiance

Mains power

100–240 V

50-60 Hz

LED

Yes

Built-in LED

Yes

Energy class included light source

G

Wattage bulb included

17.4 W

IP code

IP20

Class of protection

III — safe extra low voltage

Lumen output at 2700K

1,100 lm

What's supported

Compatible with Effects feature

Yes

Philips Hue App

Android 10.0 and above

iOS 16 or later

Defined support period

5 years, except 3 years for Hue Bridge (see “End of Support Policy”)

Other

User manual

Disposal of the product

At the end of (economic) life, dispose the product according to local rules and do not dispose the product with regular household waste. The correct disposal of your product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health

Dismantling

No dismantle information available

*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and colour ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness