Question 1

How do you install and set up strip lights?

Accepted Answer

From enhancing statement features such as mirrors and artwork to backlighting your TV, Philips Hue lightstrips provide smart, decorative lighting that adapts to any room of your home – and fortunately, their installation is simple. With adhesive backing, Philips Hue lightstrips are easy to install and stick neatly on any surface for a clean, sleek look.

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Question 2

Where should you put LED strip lights?

Accepted Answer

LED strip lights can go virtually anywhere – and they don't have to be limited to your indoor spaces. Though you can use a strip light in more obvious areas, such as underneath a cabinet, you can also get creative and attach them underneath a couch or along walking paths in your outdoor space.

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Question 3

Can you cut smart strip lights?

Accepted Answer

It depends on which LED strip you are using. Philips Hue lightstrips can be cut to fit different areas of your home. But others such as the Play gradient lightstrip or the outdoor lightstrip cannot be cut.

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Question 4

How do you install smart LED strip lights on the ceiling?

Accepted Answer

With their flexibility, smart capabilities, and versatile mounting options, Philips Hue lightstrips bring smart light to the most unexpected places — under a bar, along a shelf, or even attached to the ceiling itself.

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Question 5

What are RGBWW and RGBICWW smart LED strips?

Accepted Answer

RGBWW LED strip lights create pure colors and pure whites through a full coverage of color and white LEDs: red, green, blue, warm white and cool white. RGBICWW LED strip lights provide this same coverage, but allow each LED to be individually controlled.

Question 6

How bright are LED strips?

Accepted Answer

LED strip lights vary in their brightness. Philips Hue lightstrips shine brighter than other options with 1700 lumens and are designed to last 25000 hours, an equivalent of 17 years. They are also backed with a 2-year guarantee.

Question 7

Are strip lights safe?

Accepted Answer

Philips Hue lightstrips are designed with safety in mind. This unique product design means it allows you to interact with the light strip comfortably.

Guide to smart LED strips