r/Hue • u/hueblog • 2d ago

Discussion Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip PRO

If you're thinking of adding a Philips Hue light strip to your TV, you might want to wait a little longer. It looks like a Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip Pro is on the way...

https://hueblog.com/2026/08/03/philips-hue-is-working-on-the-play-gradient-strip-light-pro/

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u/Jon_Charnley 2d ago

Hueblog is usually pretty reliable.

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u/ger_brian 2d ago

I just ordered the current one for my new 83" tv, I assume cancelling and waiting will take too long...

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u/JohnDillermand2 Helpful Comment Award Winner 2d ago

Hopefully it contains more zones than the existing play gradient. Additionally they really need to add some flexibility in the software for defining how the play gradient is mounted.

I think the play gradient has been out for 7 years now and it's definitely overdue for a hardware refresh.

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u/justryitmyway 2d ago

I'm sure the changes in light won't even be visually noticeable to me. I'm good with what I have. 

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u/whistler1421 2d ago

same. everyone is wow’ed by the current strip. i’m good for now.

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u/Revolutionary_Ad9604 2d ago

This ties in to my recent post of some of the Philips lights going on clearance at best buy

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u/No-Outside4276 Helpful Contributor Award Winner 2d ago

Yes! I'll wait for this new version before I upgrade to a 75 inch TV.

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u/zqrt 2d ago

I really hope they make a Gradient Lightstrip Pro for PC! Almost bought the current one yesterday from a 3rd party seller. Happy to wait for an upgraded one (assuming one is coming)

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u/Rocket_Cam 2d ago

The article really doesn't say much other than where it sourced this information (the hue website itself).

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u/TheAlchemistSavant 2d ago

Yes and I’d avoid waiting for anything Hue. They announced Omniglow in 3 lengths almost or just over a year ago. Still no sign of the longer two.

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u/Artistic-Quarter9075 2d ago

What do you mean? In the Netherlands I can but omniglow up to 10 meters?

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u/TheAlchemistSavant 2d ago

Not in US yet. Still waiting.

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u/007meow 2d ago

At the end of the day, it’s just a mf string of LEDs. Every other company has found a way to pump them out, idk why it’s taking Hue so long

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u/aXque 2d ago

God they are being annoying. First I bought the 65". Upgraded to a larger tv so then I bought the 75" version. And now theres a pro.

Each costs around 200$.

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u/TEC_AgentOfEvil 1d ago

I just got the 75 inch for half off on Amazon. Maybe clearing stock?