Philips Hue Complete Lineup: Every Bulb, Strip, and Accessory Worth Buying
A category-by-category guide to the Philips Hue ecosystem: indoor bulbs, lightstrips, outdoor lighting, TV sync, bridges, and switches, plus which pieces you actually need.
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Top picks at a glance
Hue Bridge Pro Starter Kit (4 Color A19 Bulbs)
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Hue White A19
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Hue White Ambiance A19
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Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30
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Hue White and Color Ambiance A19
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Hue Solo Lightstrip 16 ft
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Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip
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Hue Gradient Lightstrip
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Hue Play Gradient Floor Lamp (Large)
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Hue Signe Gradient Floor Lamp
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Hue Play Wall Washer
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Hue Lily Outdoor Spotlight (3-Pack Base Kit)
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Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip
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Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights (45 ft)
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Hue White and Color Ambiance PAR38 Outdoor Bulb
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Hue Flux Lightstrip
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Hue Outdoor Lightstrip
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Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K
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Hue Bridge
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Hue Bridge Pro
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Hue Tap Dial Switch
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Hue Dimmer Switch
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Hue Motion Sensor
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| Product | #2Hue White A19Best budget | #3Hue White Ambiance A19Best for bedrooms & offices | #4Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30Best for recessed cans | #5Hue White and Color Ambiance A19Best overall bulb | #6Hue Solo Lightstrip 16 ftBest lightstrip | #7Hue Play Gradient LightstripBest TV backlight | #8Hue Gradient LightstripBest lightstrip upgrade | #9Hue Play Gradient Floor Lamp (Large)Best for entertainment rooms | #10Hue Signe Gradient Floor LampBest floor lamp | #11Hue Play Wall WasherBest for washing a wall in color | #12Hue Lily Outdoor Spotlight (3-Pack Base Kit)Best outdoor spotlights | #13Hue OmniGlow LightstripNewest strip | #14Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights (45 ft)Best patio string lights | #15Hue White and Color Ambiance PAR38 Outdoor BulbBest for existing outdoor fixtures | #16Hue Flux LightstripBest for dynamic effects | #17Hue Outdoor LightstripBest proven outdoor strip |
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| Price | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$$ | $$$$ | $$$$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$ | $$$ | $$$ |
| Category | Indoor bulb (E26) | Indoor bulb (E26) | Indoor bulb (BR30 flood) | Indoor bulb (E26) | Indoor lightstrip | TV lightstrip | Indoor lightstrip | Floor lamp | Floor lamp | Wall washer light | Outdoor spotlights (3) | Lightstrip | Outdoor string lights | Outdoor flood bulb (PAR38, E26) | Lightstrip | Outdoor lightstrip |
| Light output | 800 lm; 1600 lm (100 W eq.) model available | 800 lm or 1100 lm (by model) | Check listing (varies by generation) | 800 lm (60 W eq.) or 1100 lm (75 W eq.) | 1700 lm (16 ft) | Check listing (varies by TV size) | Up to 1,800 lm (80 in base) | 1,040 lm (4000 K) | 2,550 lm (4000 K) | 1,035 lm per light (4000 K) | 590 lm each (1,770 lm total, 4000 K) | Check listing | About 50 lm per bulb (16 bulbs) | 1,300 lm (4000 K) | Check listing | Check listing (varies by length) |
| Color | Soft white, 2700 K | Tunable white, 2200–6500 K | Full color + tunable white | Full color + 2000–6500 K white | Full color + tunable white | Multi-zone gradient | Multi-color gradient + tunable white | Multi-color gradient + white | Multi-color gradient + tunable white (2000–6500 K) | Full color gradient + tunable white (2000–6500 K) | Full color + tunable white (2000–6500 K) | Full color + tunable white | Full color + white (1000–20000 K) | Full color + tunable white (2000–6500 K) | Multi-color gradient | Full color + tunable white |
| Connectivity | Zigbee + Bluetooth | Zigbee + Bluetooth | Zigbee + Bluetooth | Zigbee + Bluetooth | Zigbee + Bluetooth | Zigbee | Zigbee + Bluetooth | Check listing | Zigbee + Bluetooth | Zigbee + Bluetooth | Zigbee | Check listing | Zigbee + Bluetooth | Zigbee + Bluetooth | Check listing | Zigbee + Bluetooth |
| Needs Bridge | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional (required for full features) | Optional | Yes, for TV sync | Optional | Check listing (required for Hue Sync) | Optional | Optional (required for Hue Sync) | Yes | Check listing | Yes | Optional | Check listing | Optional |
| Rated for | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Outdoor (IP65) | Check listing | Outdoor (IP65) | Outdoor (weatherproof) | Check listing | Outdoor (IP67) |
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The picks, reviewed
Philips HueHue Bridge Pro Starter Kit (4 Color A19 Bulbs)
Everything you need to start Hue the right way: the new Bridge Pro plus four 1,100-lumen color bulbs. Prefer a physical control? The 3-bulb kits swap one bulb for a Tap Dial Switch or a Smart Button.
Pros
- Bridge Pro included: room for 150 lights and 50 accessories
- Four 75 W-equivalent color bulbs (1,100 lm, 16 million colors)
- Unlocks Hue Sync, automations, remote control, and MotionAware
Cons
- Costs more than a starter kit with the original Bridge
- Category
- Starter kit (Bridge Pro + bulbs)
- Light output
- 1,100 lm per bulb (75 W equivalent)
- Color
- Full color + tunable white
- Connectivity
- Zigbee + Bluetooth, Matter via the Bridge
Philips HueHue White A19
The cheapest way into Hue. A fixed soft-white bulb that still dims, schedules, and responds to switches and sensors.
Pros
- Low cost per bulb for whole-home coverage
- Same app, schedules, and automations as pricier bulbs
Cons
- Fixed 2700 K warm white only
- Category
- Indoor bulb (E26)
- Light output
- 800 lm; 1600 lm (100 W eq.) model available
- Color
- Soft white, 2700 K
- Connectivity
- Zigbee + Bluetooth
Philips HueHue White Ambiance A19
All the tunable-white goodness of the color bulb without paying for color. Ideal for rooms where you care about warm-to-cool white more than party modes.
Pros
- Warm-to-cool white for natural-light routines
- Noticeably cheaper than the color version
Cons
- No color
- Category
- Indoor bulb (E26)
- Light output
- 800 lm or 1100 lm (by model)
- Color
- Tunable white, 2200–6500 K
- Connectivity
- Zigbee + Bluetooth
Philips HueHue White and Color Ambiance BR30
A floodlight-shaped bulb for recessed ceiling cans and track lights, with the same full color and tunable white as the A19.
Pros
- Wide beam suits recessed and track fixtures
- Full color and tunable white
Cons
- Kitchens with many cans get expensive fast
- Category
- Indoor bulb (BR30 flood)
- Light output
- Check listing (varies by generation)
- Color
- Full color + tunable white
- Connectivity
- Zigbee + Bluetooth
Philips HueHue White and Color Ambiance A19
The flagship Hue bulb. Full color plus tunable white, so it can do energizing daylight at noon and a warm glow at night. Start here if you want the whole Hue experience.
Pros
- 16 million colors plus tunable white
- Works over Bluetooth without a Bridge
- Excellent color accuracy and dimming range
Cons
- Priciest standard bulb in the lineup
- Bluetooth-only mode limits you to a handful of bulbs
- Category
- Indoor bulb (E26)
- Light output
- 800 lm (60 W eq.) or 1100 lm (75 W eq.)
- Color
- Full color + 2000–6500 K white
- Connectivity
- Zigbee + Bluetooth
Philips HueHue Solo Lightstrip 16 ft
The go-to strip for under-cabinet, shelf, and bias lighting: one long 16 ft run that’s bright enough to be useful, not just decorative, and bends around corners.
Pros
- Bright and even output (1,700 lm)
- One 16 ft run covers a whole room edge
- Bendable and can be cut to size
Cons
- Single color along the whole strip (no gradient)
- Not extendable: buy the length you need
- Category
- Indoor lightstrip
- Light output
- 1700 lm (16 ft)
- Color
- Full color + tunable white
- Connectivity
- Zigbee + Bluetooth
Philips HueHue Play Gradient Lightstrip
Mounts behind your TV and shows several colors at once, so the glow on the wall follows what is on screen. Pair it with a Sync Box for the full effect.
Pros
- Multi-zone gradient color
- Sized to fit common TV sizes
Cons
- Needs a Bridge plus a Sync Box or sync app for TV syncing
- Expensive for a single strip
- Category
- TV lightstrip
- Light output
- Check listing (varies by TV size)
- Color
- Multi-zone gradient
- Connectivity
- Zigbee
Philips HueHue Gradient Lightstrip
The upgrade to the Lightstrip Plus. Instead of one color along the whole strip, it shows several colors at once that blend into each other, for flowing gradient effects behind a desk, bed, or shelf.
Pros
- Multiple colors on one strip, blended into a gradient
- Brighter than the Lightstrip Plus (up to 1,800 lm)
- Extendable up to 10 m
Cons
- Costs more than the Lightstrip Plus
- Category
- Indoor lightstrip
- Light output
- Up to 1,800 lm (80 in base)
- Color
- Multi-color gradient + tunable white
- Connectivity
- Zigbee + Bluetooth
Philips HueHue Play Gradient Floor Lamp (Large)
Hue’s newest Play lamp: a slim 53-inch gradient light tube built for gaming and movie rooms, so the corner of the room joins in when your lights sync to the screen.
Pros
- Slim 53" design fits in tight corners
- Gradient light: several colors at once
- Made for Hue Sync with games and movies
Cons
- Less bright than the Signe floor lamp
- Category
- Floor lamp
- Light output
- 1,040 lm (4000 K)
- Color
- Multi-color gradient + white
- Connectivity
- Check listing
Philips HueHue Signe Gradient Floor Lamp
A tall, minimalist floor lamp that shines a blended gradient of colors up the wall. At 2,550 lumens it is bright enough to light a room, not just accent it.
Pros
- Very bright: up to 2,550 lm
- Blended multi-color gradient up the wall
- Works over Bluetooth without a Bridge
Cons
- Expensive for a single lamp
- Category
- Floor lamp
- Light output
- 2,550 lm (4000 K)
- Color
- Multi-color gradient + tunable white (2000–6500 K)
- Connectivity
- Zigbee + Bluetooth
Philips HueHue Play Wall Washer
A compact light that sits on the floor or a desk and casts a tall gradient of color up a whole wall. Put a pair behind a TV or gaming setup for instant backlighting with no strips to stick on.
Pros
- ColorCast projection covers an entire wall with gradient light
- Bright: about 1,035 lm per light
- Works over Bluetooth without a Bridge
Cons
- Premium price, especially as a 2-pack
- Category
- Wall washer light
- Light output
- 1,035 lm per light (4000 K)
- Color
- Full color gradient + tunable white (2000–6500 K)
- Connectivity
- Zigbee + Bluetooth
Philips HueHue Lily Outdoor Spotlight (3-Pack Base Kit)
Three low-voltage color spotlights for landscaping: wash a tree, the front of the house, or a walkway in any color. The base kit includes the power supply, so it plugs into a standard outdoor outlet.
Pros
- Includes the low-voltage power supply
- IP65 weatherproof, about 590 lm per spotlight
- Expand with Lily extension spotlights
Cons
- Needs a Hue Bridge
- Category
- Outdoor spotlights (3)
- Light output
- 590 lm each (1,770 lm total, 4000 K)
- Color
- Full color + tunable white (2000–6500 K)
- Connectivity
- Zigbee
Philips HueHue OmniGlow Lightstrip
Hue's seamless, dot-free lightstrip, designed for a continuous line of light with no visible LED hotspots. A good fit for architectural and cove-style accents.
Pros
- Smooth, continuous glow without visible dots
- Full Hue app and automation support
Cons
- Newer product. Check current sizes and ratings before buying
- Category
- Lightstrip
- Light output
- Check listing
- Color
- Full color + tunable white
- Connectivity
- Check listing
Philips HueHue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights (45 ft)
Classic patio globe string lights, except every bulb is a Hue color light. Sixteen shatterproof bulbs on 45 feet of weatherproof cable, with dynamic effects and music sync.
Pros
- 16 shatterproof, replaceable globe bulbs
- IP65 weatherproof, low-voltage power supply included
- Dynamic scenes and music sync
Cons
- Needs a Hue Bridge
- Soft accent light (about 50 lm per bulb), not area lighting
- Category
- Outdoor string lights
- Light output
- About 50 lm per bulb (16 bulbs)
- Color
- Full color + white (1000–20000 K)
- Connectivity
- Zigbee + Bluetooth
Philips HueHue White and Color Ambiance PAR38 Outdoor Bulb
A weatherproof color flood bulb that screws into the outdoor fixtures you already have (porch lights, security lights, recessed eaves). It is the cheapest way to add Hue outside.
Pros
- Uses your existing E26 outdoor fixtures
- Bright 1,300 lm (100 W equivalent)
- Rated for cold weather down to −20 °C
Cons
- Fixture must accept a PAR38-size bulb
- Category
- Outdoor flood bulb (PAR38, E26)
- Light output
- 1,300 lm (4000 K)
- Color
- Full color + tunable white (2000–6500 K)
- Connectivity
- Zigbee + Bluetooth
Philips HueHue Flux Lightstrip
A lightstrip built for flowing, multi-color effects. Great for patios, railings, and rooflines if you want motion rather than a single static color.
Pros
- Multi-color flowing effects
- Works with Hue scenes and automations
Cons
- Newer product. Check current sizes and ratings before buying
- Category
- Lightstrip
- Light output
- Check listing
- Color
- Multi-color gradient
- Connectivity
- Check listing
Philips HueHue Outdoor Lightstrip
A fully sealed strip for decks, steps, and eaves. The established option if you just want reliable color outside.
Pros
- Fully weather-sealed silicone body
- Available in multiple lengths
Cons
- Cannot be cut or extended
- Category
- Outdoor lightstrip
- Light output
- Check listing (varies by length)
- Color
- Full color + tunable white
- Connectivity
- Zigbee + Bluetooth
Philips HueHue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K
Sits between your sources and TV and syncs Hue lights to games, movies, and music in real time, with no PC or phone app running.
Pros
- Four HDMI 2.1 inputs
- Passes through high-refresh 4K gaming
- Works with any HDMI source
Cons
- Expensive
- Requires a Hue Bridge
- Category
- Entertainment sync box
- Light output
- n/a
- Color
- n/a
- Connectivity
- HDMI 2.1 ×4 in, Wi-Fi
Philips HueHue Bridge
Unlocks what Bluetooth alone cannot: remote control away from home, automations, sensors, Sync Box support, and dozens of lights.
Pros
- Local Zigbee control stays fast and reliable
- Matter support for Apple Home, Google, and Alexa
Cons
- Needs a spare Ethernet port on your router
- Category
- Hub
- Light output
- n/a
- Color
- n/a
- Connectivity
- Ethernet, Zigbee, Matter
Philips HueHue Bridge Pro
The high-capacity hub for large homes, with far more room for lights and accessories than the standard Bridge and faster response.
Pros
- Much higher light and accessory limits
- Adds newer features such as MotionAware
Cons
- Overkill for small apartments
- Category
- Hub
- Light output
- n/a
- Color
- n/a
- Connectivity
- Ethernet, Zigbee, Matter
Philips HueHue Tap Dial Switch
Four buttons for scenes plus a rotary dial for smooth dimming. The nicest-feeling physical control in the lineup.
Pros
- Rotary dial gives precise dimming
- Each button can control a different room
Cons
- Costs more than the Dimmer Switch
- Category
- Switch
- Light output
- n/a
- Color
- n/a
- Connectivity
- Zigbee
Philips HueHue Dimmer Switch
A wireless four-button remote that sticks to the wall with a magnetic plate. Guests can work the lights without an app.
Pros
- Cheap, simple, and family-friendly
- Detaches from its wall plate to use as a remote
Cons
- Coin-cell battery needs occasional replacement
- Category
- Switch
- Light output
- n/a
- Color
- n/a
- Connectivity
- Zigbee
Philips HueHue Motion Sensor
Turns lights on when you walk in and off when you leave. It also reads daylight levels, so it will not waste power in a sunny room.
Pros
- Battery powered, place it anywhere
- Daylight sensing avoids needless triggers
Cons
- Needs tuning to avoid lights shutting off while you sit still
- Category
- Sensor
- Light output
- n/a
- Color
- n/a
- Connectivity
- Zigbee
How the Hue ecosystem fits together
Philips Hue is a system, not just a set of bulbs. Every product falls into one of four layers:
- Lights: bulbs, lightstrips, and outdoor fixtures.
- A hub: the Hue Bridge or Bridge Pro, which connects everything over Zigbee.
- Controls: switches, dials, and motion sensors.
- Entertainment: the HDMI Sync Box, which drives lights from your TV.
Most Hue lights also support Bluetooth, so you can start with a bulb and your phone. Once you have more than a few lights, or want remote access, automations, sensors, or TV sync, you’ll want a Bridge.
Do you need a Hue Bridge?
| You want to… | Bluetooth only | With a Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Control a few lights from your phone at home | ✅ | ✅ |
| Control lights while you’re away | ❌ | ✅ |
| Use motion sensors and the Tap Dial | ❌ | ✅ |
| Sync lights to your TV with the Sync Box | ❌ | ✅ |
| Run dozens of lights reliably | ❌ | ✅ |
| Use Matter with Apple Home, Google, or Alexa | Limited | ✅ |
Our take: if you’re buying more than three or four Hue products, get the Bridge on day one.
Recommended starter kits
- First-timer: the Bridge Pro Starter Kit, with four color bulbs and the Bridge in one box. Pick the 3-bulb version with a Tap Dial or Smart Button if you want a physical control from day one.
- Whole-home on a budget: Hue White A19 bulbs everywhere, color bulbs only where you’ll enjoy them, plus a Bridge and motion sensors for hallways.
- Home theater: a Play Gradient Lightstrip, the HDMI Sync Box 8K, a Hue Bridge, and a color BR30 or two for ambient fill.
- Outdoor refresh: PAR38 bulbs in your existing porch and flood fixtures, Lily spotlights for landscaping, Festavia globe string lights over the patio, and a Bridge for sunset-to-sunrise schedules.
Upgrading an older Hue setup
Hue lights from years ago still work with today’s app and Bridge, so you don’t have to replace anything. When you’re ready to add something new, these are the biggest upgrades:
- Lightstrip Plus → Gradient Lightstrip: several blended colors on one strip instead of a single color.
- Lamps → Signe gradient floor lamp or Play floor lamp: gradient light up the wall, made for synced setups.
- Strips behind a TV or desk → Play Wall Washer: no adhesive, and it washes the whole wall in color.
- Original Bridge → Bridge Pro: room for 150 lights and 50 accessories, plus newer features such as MotionAware.
Which lightstrip should you buy?
- Lightstrip Plus V4 for bright, practical task and accent lighting indoors.
- Gradient Lightstrip when you want several colors flowing along one strip.
- Play Gradient for TV backlighting that follows what’s on screen.
- OmniGlow when you want a clean, dot-free line of light.
- Flux for flowing multi-color effects.
- Outdoor Lightstrip for a proven, fully sealed option outside.
Always check a strip’s weather rating before installing it outdoors. Only products rated for outdoor use (such as IP67) should be exposed to rain.
FAQ
Do Hue bulbs work without Wi-Fi? Yes. Hue uses Zigbee through the Bridge, or Bluetooth directly, so your lights keep working locally even if the internet drops.
Will dozens of Hue lights slow down my Wi-Fi? No. Hue lights don’t join your Wi-Fi at all. They talk to the Bridge over Zigbee, a separate low-power mesh network, and only the Bridge connects to your router. So a house full of Hue won’t eat into the bandwidth you need for streaming or cloud gaming. (Zigbee shares the 2.4 GHz radio band with older Wi-Fi; if you ever see interference, the Hue app lets you change the Zigbee channel.)
Can I mix Hue with other brands? Through the Bridge’s Matter support, Hue works alongside most major smart-home platforms, and the Bridge can also pair many third-party Zigbee lights.
Are Hue switches hardwired? No. The Dimmer Switch and Tap Dial are battery-powered and mount anywhere, so leave your wall switch on and use the Hue switch instead.