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Philips Hue Festavia String Lights, 100 LEDs (2023)

Philips Hue / LCX016, 12NC 929003674501, UPC 046677585334

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Does the Philips Hue Festavia String Lights, 100 LEDs (2023) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

Zigbee and Matter both go through a Hue Bridge on the Hue Festavia String Lights, 100 LEDs (2023), which is an indoor and outdoor string light (IP54) with gradient color and white from 2000 to 6500 K.

It measures 8 m. 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 String Lights, 100 LEDs (2023) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1][3][5][6]
List price$139.99[1] as of
ReleasedAnnounced 2023-08-31. Sep 2023.[1][3][5][6]
Placement and IP ratingIndoor/outdoor string+PSU IP54[1][3][5][6]
GradientYes[1][3][5][6]
Color and whiteGradient color + white 2000–6500 K[1][3][5][6]
Length8 m. No illuminated extension.[1][3][5][6]
Connector and compatibilityLow-volt power-system parallel use. Not for end-to-end string joining.[1][3][5][6]
Power and power supply7 W product, 30 W PSU supplied[1][3][5][6]
Brightnessunknown
Matter pathVia the Bridge[1][3][5][6]
Bridge and Syncyes via Bridge[1][3][5][6]
Availability100, 250 and 500 LED on sale[1][3][5][6]

Sizes and finishes

These models differ from the Philips Hue Festavia String Lights, 100 LEDs (2023) 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 Festavia String Lights, 100 LEDs (2023) 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][5–7]unknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBPhilips Hue Bridge (v2, square), Philips Hue Bridge Pro[1][3][5][6][8]Yes[1][3][5][6]unknown
BLEHue Bluetooth app[1][3][5][6]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 String Lights, 100 LEDs (2023)

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)[9]nl.philips.hueZigbee
  • App: Official[9]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[9]
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. 2023
    1. Announced [3]
    2. Released [3]

Cite this page

Philips Hue Festavia String Lights, 100 LEDs (2023). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-festavia-miniled100-refresh-2023. Last checked 2026-10-20.

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