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Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip for PC, 24–27 in, Bridge starter kit

Philips Hue / EAN 8719514434639, 12NC 929003498502

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Does the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip for PC, 24–27 in, Bridge starter kit work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip for PC, 24–27 in, Bridge starter kit runs through a Hue Bridge over Zigbee, and Matter comes through the Bridge.

It is an indoor light strip (IP20) with gradient color and tunable white. It measures 0.905 m. It suits Home Assistant users through an integration (a Matter bridge).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1–3]
Matter via Bridge, via integration; 1 other path

Key facts

Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip for PC, 24–27 in, Bridge starter kit facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2][4][5]
ReleasedEU and UK 2022-09-13[2][4][5]
Placement and IP ratingIndoor IP20 (bundle)[2][4][5]
GradientYes[2][4][5]
Color and whiteGradient color + tunable white[2][4][5]
Length0.905 m. No extension.[2][4][5]
Connector and compatibilityMatching PC strip + Bridge bundle[2][4][5]
Power and power supply15 W strip[2][4][5]
Brightness800/700 lm 4000/2700 K[2][4][5]
Matter pathVia the Bridge, not native[2][4][5]
Bridge and SyncYes, with the included Bridge and desktop Sync[2][4][5]
AvailabilityOn sale in the UK. The bundle is not a separate electronics generation.[2][4][5]

Sizes and finishes

These models differ from the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip for PC, 24–27 in, Bridge starter kit 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 Play Gradient Lightstrip for PC, 24–27 in, Bridge starter kit 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[2][4–6]unknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBPhilips Hue Bridge (v2, square), Philips Hue Bridge Pro[2][4][5][7]Yes[2][4][5]unknown
BLEHue Bluetooth app[2][4][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 Play Gradient Lightstrip for PC, 24–27 in, Bridge starter kit

3 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[3]hueZigbee
  • Quality: No score[3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[3]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
Home AssistantVia Matter bridge[1][2]matterMatter via Bridge
  • Quality: No score[1][2]
  • IoT class: Local Push[1][2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1][2]
Vendor system covered, model not namedLimited: Matter exposes fewer Hue features than the Hue integration[1][2]
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. 2022
    1. Released EU/UK [2]

Cite this page

Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip for PC, 24–27 in, Bridge starter kit. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-play-pc24-27-bridge-starter-kit-2022. Last checked 2026-10-20.

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