They have not yet been officially presented, but the range of Hue Play accessories from Philips Hue is about to receive two new light tubes that are designed to continue improving the experience when you sit down to watch your favorite series and movies among many other uses that you can give it. Let's talk about the Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Tube.
New Hue Play Gradient Light tube
If you enter the website of Philips Hue and go to the product catalog belonging to the Hue Play family, you will see that in recent years it has grown remarkably. In addition, the latest proposals not only offer the possibility of displaying millions of colors thanks to their RGB LEDs, but also the ability to do so by zones. This creates a gradient effect identical to what Ambilight TVs offer in their latest generations.
Well, now the manufacturer seems to have accidentally shown what will be its next product in the range. Or rather, their next products. Because the new Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Tube It will be available in two versions. Two sizes so you can choose the one that best suits your needs, although frankly you may want to have both.
As we say, there will be two sizes. The first will be designed or recommended for use with televisions or screens up to 55 inches, while the second is larger for those of 65 inches or more.
Of course, these are not the only differences between the two, there are other logics conditioned by their own size and number of LEDs that they incorporate. But if you like, a quick summary of what each of them offers is better.
Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Tube (small)
The Philips Hue small light bar has the following main features:
- 87,7 cm wide
- Ideal for TVs up to 55 inches
- Color temperature between 2.700 and 4.000 degrees Kelvin
- Maximum brightness of 1.100 lumens at 2.700ºK and 1540 lumens at 4.000ºK
- Price around 200 euros
Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Tube (large)
The Philips Hue large light bar has the following main features:
- 137,7 cm wide
- Ideal for TVs up to 65 inches or larger
- Color temperature between 2.700 and 4.000 degrees Kelvin
- Maximum brightness of 1.260 lumens at 2.700ºK and 1800 lumens at 4.000ºK
- Price around 250 euros
Both models then share features such as the possibility of being controlled through the application for mobile devices and through the device Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box (which you can emulate with a Raspberry Pi). It is thanks to him that you can really get the most out of it when it is connected and placed under a television.
Because another interesting aspect of these new light bars is that they can be placed both on a surface, such as a TV cabinet, or on the wall. In addition, since the tube can rotate, it is easy to direct the light projection to where you really want or think it may be best for the multimedia experience.
More light for your multimedia experience
As you can see, these new proposals that Philips Hue should launch shortly are going to be an important and very interesting addition for all those who like this type of multimedia experience where the lighting part is so important. Although it could be used for many other uses.
For months we have seen how YouTube and Twitch users bet on RGB lights to give life to their rooms from which they record their videos or broadcast their live shows. So to place as a practical light in the background or where you think appropriate, they will also be an accessory to take into account.
Therefore, be attentive to what they may announce. But basically this is what you are going to have available shortly.