# Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 85 in (2026)

*Philips Hue / 929004447703*

> The Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 85 in (2026) can join a Thread network on its own, so Matter reaches it through the Bridge or directly over Thread. It is an indoor light strip (IP20) with gradient color and white from 1000 to 20000 K, and it works through a Hue Bridge over Zigbee too. It measures 3.5 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).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-play-gradient-standard-85-new-2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Philips Hue](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/philips-hue) |
| Category | Light strip |
| Model numbers | 929004447703 |
| Status | withheld |
| Released | withheld |
| Placement and IP rating | withheld |
| Gradient | withheld |
| Color and white | withheld |
| Length | withheld |
| Connector and compatibility | withheld |
| Power and power supply | withheld |
| Brightness | unknown |
| Matter path | withheld |
| Bridge and Sync | withheld |
| Availability | On sale in the UK and Canada. Coming soon in the US.[^1][^2][^3] |

## Integration paths

**How the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 85 in (2026) connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter / Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) | withheld | unknown | unknown |
| [Matter via Bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) | withheld | unknown | unknown |
| [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) | withheld | withheld | unknown |
| [BLE](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/ble) | withheld | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 85 in (2026)**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Matter via Bridge | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld |  |
| Zigbee | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Via integration[^3] |  |
| Zigbee | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Via integration[^3] |  |
| Zigbee | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Via integration[^3] |  |
| Zigbee | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Via integration[^3] |  |
| Zigbee | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | hue |
| Zigbee | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | nl.philips.hue |

## Related pages

- [Philips Hue lightstrips](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/philips-hue-lightstrips) (line)
- [Philips Hue](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/philips-hue) (brand)
- [Matter over Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) (protocol)
- [Matter through a bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) (protocol)
- [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) (protocol)
- [Bluetooth Low Energy](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/ble) (protocol)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: philips-hue.com. https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/p/lightstrips-philips-hue-play-gradient-lightstrip-85/8721103168429 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^2]: philips-hue.com. https://www.philips-hue.com/en-ca/p/lightstrips-philips-hue-play-gradient-strip-light-85/046677611767 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^3]: philips-hue.com. https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/p/lightstrips-philips-hue-play-gradient-strip-light-85/046677611767 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)