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00:00:00 – 00:06:48
Dom reviews the new Philips Hue light strips from the "Friends of Hue" series, highlighting their compatibility with the existing Philips Hue system, which can display up to 16 million colors. He notes that these light strips require the Philips Hue starter kit for connectivity, a requirement that has disappointed some users. The unboxing reveals the light strips, a non-removable power adapter, and mounting accessories. Dom demonstrates setup and customization using the Hue app on his iPhone.
He illustrates how to rename the light strips and adjust settings such as brightness and color. There is a considerable emphasis on the impracticality of utilizing all 16 million color options but acknowledges the extensive customization available. The installation process is shown, with a caution that once the light strips are cut, the severed portion becomes unusable and advises potential buyers that the full length might not be practical for all installations. Priced at $89.95, he notes the higher cost, particularly when multiple sets are required for smaller applications.
Dom concludes by recommending the Philips Hue light strips for users who can utilize the full lengths but advises against them for those needing shorter, more manageable segments, due to cost implications and waste. He also requests viewer feedback, encouraging comments and interaction with the video.
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In this segment of the video, Dom introduces and reviews the new Philips Hue light strips from the “Friends of Hue” series. These light strips are compatible with the existing Philips Hue system and can display up to 16 million colors. He mentions that owning a Philips Hue starter kit is necessary to use these light strips, as they connect to the Hue bridge, a requirement that has disappointed some users. Dom skips the unboxing process and shows the package contents, which include a safety manual, a quick start guide, the light strips, a non-removable power adapter, and some 3M sticky pads for mounting. He explains that the light strips are 6.56 feet long and can be cut at 4-inch intervals. He then demonstrates setting up the light strips using the Hue app on his iPhone, showing how to connect and configure the strips for use.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to rename a Philips Hue light strip to “living room strips” and highlights its appearance in the configuration settings. They explain that by switching to landscape mode on the iPhone, users can adjust the brightness and color of the light strip, exploring a wide range of 16 million colors. The speaker then acknowledges the impracticality of seeing all these colors in a lifetime but appreciates the customization options available.
They proceed to the installation process, cautioning that once a light strip is cut, the severed portion becomes unusable. The speaker cuts the light strip, resulting in the discarded section, and expresses a preference for shorter, more manageable lengths. Despite this drawback, the setup in the living room is completed and showcased, with the speaker demonstrating color adjustments and synchronization with other Hue products.
The speaker concludes with an evaluation of the Philips Hue light strips, recommending them for users needing the full length without cutting, but advising against purchasing if shorter increments are needed, as it results in waste and is not cost-effective. The price mentioned is $89.95 at the Apple Store, with expectations of broader availability soon.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the Philips Hue light strips, specifically addressing their wish for shorter increments or chainable options to make them more versatile for smaller applications. They emphasize that buying multiple sets can be costly and ask for viewer feedback on the product, encouraging comments and thumbs up for the video.