The strips are not as strong as the light Hue bulbs, but that's not the point. They serve under sofas, to sit behind cupboards, sideboards, etc. colored accents and are integrated perfectly into the system Hue. This means controlling the bands and colors with the Hue app.
Of course there are more favorable light strips at the hardware store, but these do not require wifi taxes, can be logically therefore also not in the Hue embed system, often have a mini remote control and limited infrared transmitter or a button with a short cable. That was (after I knew Hue) everything to create colors, a no-go, and the more enthusiastic I am therefore also in otherwise rather inaccessible places for me. As a result, even my use Hue has changed a bit, because the E27 bulbs are often used only for a warm white and for general illumination while serving Strips of colored loosening.
Installation and connection are incidentally very easy as usual in Hue. Unpack, connect (to the mains) and open the app. It could not be simpler and fascinates me every time anew. If you wanted to criticize, then maybe the the 2 meter band are a bit short, but color strength, service and technology raise the definitely in my eyes!
Conclusion
The Light trips are a great complement to the Hue system. But beware (!) Without StarterKit with Bridge can not use the tapes. There are now but even StarterKits with Bridge and bands here on Amazon if you only want to set times only colored accents in the room.
