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Philips Hue Festavia LED Icicle Lights, 250 lights (2026)

Philips Hue / 12NC 929004456901, UPC 046677612900

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Festavia LED Icicle Lights, 250 lights (2026) (Philips Hue), in use
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Does the Philips Hue Festavia LED Icicle Lights, 250 lights (2026) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

With gradient color and white from 1000 to 20000 K, the Hue Festavia LED Icicle Lights, 250 lights (2026) is an outdoor string light (IP54).

It measures 8.85×0.5 m. Zigbee and Matter both go through a Hue Bridge. 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 Festavia LED Icicle Lights, 250 lights (2026) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1][3][5]
List price$249.99[1] as of
ReleasedAnnounced and stated available 2026-09-03[1][3][5]
Placement and IP ratingOutdoor stringIP54/PSU IP44[1][3][5]
GradientYes[1][3][5]
Color and whiteGradient color + white 1000–20000 K[1][3][5]
Length8.85×0.5 m[1][3][5]
Maximum lengthunknown
Extendableunknown
Connector and compatibilityExtendable. No illuminated join confirmed. Not a repeater.[1][3][5]
Power and power supply14.6 W product[1][3][5]
Brightness200 lm 4000 K/150 lm 2700 K[1][3][5]
Matter pathVia the Bridge[1][3][5]
Bridge and SyncYes, via Bridge[1][3][5]
AvailabilityOn sale in the US[1][3][5]

Integration paths

How the Philips Hue Festavia LED Icicle Lights, 250 lights (2026) 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][6]unknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBPhilips Hue Bridge (v2, square), Philips Hue Bridge Pro[1][3][5][7]Yes[1][3][5]unknown
BLEHue Bluetooth app[1][3][5]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 Festavia LED Icicle Lights, 250 lights (2026)

3 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 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)[8]nl.philips.hueZigbee
  • App: Official[8]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[8]
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. 2026
    1. Announced [3]
    2. Released [3]

Cite this page

Philips Hue Festavia LED Icicle Lights, 250 lights (2026). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-festavia-icicle-250-led2026. Last checked 2026-10-20.

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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Matter integration
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    PRsignify.com / 2026 / 20260903 philips hue expands on smart lighting with ai immersive entertainment and design
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