Question 1

Can I mount the Hue Play wall washer on the back of my TV?

Accepted Answer

No, it is designed to be placed on a flat surface in a vertical postition.

Question 2

Can I use the Play wall washer for mood lighting as well as for surround lighting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Although the Hue Play wall washer was designed for surround lighting setups for your TV area, you can also use it to produce a gradient of colorful light when you're not syncing the lights with your TV.

Question 3

Can I use Bluetooth to control Hue Play wall washer?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can get limited control of the Play wall washer. However, this light was designed to be used as an entertainment product, so it needs to be paired with a Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync box or TV Sync app, which requires a Hue Bridge.

Question 4

How do dynamic scenes work on gradient lights?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic scenes make your lights slowly cycle through that scene's colors. Gradient lights show multiple colors of the selected light scene simulataneously and slowly cycle through them.

Question 5

How many lights does the Hue Play wall washer appear as in the Hue app?

Accepted Answer

Each Hue Play wall washer appears as an individual light in the Hue app. However, you can control all three of the lamp's segments separately.

Question 6

What is the purpose of the stack of lights on the back of the Hue Play wall washer?

Accepted Answer

These are LEDs that overlap precisely and form the Hue Play wall washer's exclusive gradient ColorCast technology. The first technology of its kind, it creates a rich blend of colorful light that remains uniform no matter how far from the wall you place it.

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