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Philips Hue Essential Gradient LED Strip Light, 5 m (2025)

Philips Hue / 12NC 929004294903, barcode 046677608453

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Essential Gradient LED Strip Light, 5 m (2025) (Philips Hue), angled view
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Does the Philips Hue Essential Gradient LED Strip Light, 5 m (2025) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Hue Essential Gradient LED Strip Light, 5 m (2025) runs through a Hue Bridge over Zigbee, and Matter comes through the Bridge.

It is an indoor light strip (IP20) with gradient color and color-mixed white. It suits HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings users through an integration (Zigbee). Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (a Matter bridge).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Google Home
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Alexa
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Home Assistant
Yes[2–4]
Matter via Bridge, via integration; 1 other path

Key facts

Philips Hue Essential Gradient LED Strip Light, 5 m (2025) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1][3]
List price$59.99[1] as of
ReleasedAnnounced 2025-09-04. Dec 2025.[1][3]
Placement and IP ratingIndoor IP20[1][3]
GradientYes[1][3]
Color and whiteGradient RGBIC. Color-mixed white, no dedicated white LEDs.[1][3]
Length5 m fixed. No extension.[1][3]
Connector and compatibilityEssential family. Ordinary cuts are not officially reusable.[1][3]
Power and power supply15.3 W product[1][3]
Brightnessunknown
Matter pathVia the Bridge[1][3]
Bridge and SyncYes, via Bridge[1][3]
AvailabilitySold in its market[1][3]

Sizes and finishes

These models differ from the Philips Hue Essential Gradient LED Strip Light, 5 m (2025) only by length, color or region, so they share this page. Each is listed with its own details on the line page.

Integration paths

How the Philips Hue Essential Gradient LED Strip Light, 5 m (2025) connects

3 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter via BridgePhilips Hue Bridge (v2, square), Philips Hue Bridge Pro[1][3][5]unknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBPhilips Hue Bridge (v2, square), Philips Hue Bridge Pro[1][3][6]Yes[1][3]unknown
BLEHue Bluetooth app[1][3]unknownunknownunknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Philips Hue Essential Gradient LED Strip Light, 5 m (2025)

4 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[4]hueZigbee
  • Quality: No score[4]
  • IoT class: Local Push[4]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[4]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
Home AssistantVia Zigbee/Z-Wave[8]zigbee2mqttZigbee
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[8]
Model namedNone stated
Home AssistantVia Matter bridge[2][3]matterMatter via Bridge
  • Quality: No score[2][3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Vendor system covered, model not namedLimited: Matter exposes fewer Hue features than the Hue integration[2][3]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[7]nl.philips.hueZigbee
  • App: Official[7]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[7]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
About these columns
Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Releases

  1. 2025
    1. Announced [3]
    2. Released [3]

Cite this page

Philips Hue Essential Gradient LED Strip Light, 5 m (2025). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-essential-5-m-2025. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Matter integration
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    PRsignify.com / 2025 / 20250904 ambiance reimagined how philips hue unlocks a new level of smart lighting
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Philips Hue integration
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue and Matter
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue: How to upgrade to the Hue Bridge Pro (US)
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Philips Hue
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    DBzigbee2mqtt.io / Zigbee2MQTT: 929004294903
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