The Play gradient light tube shines a seamless blend of colourful light, letting all its different colours flow naturally into one another.
Play gradient light tube compact
Bring the cinema home with the Play gradient light tube compact in black. Place or mount beneath a TV to cast a blend of colourful light. Rotate the tube to shine it in any direction – a perfect complement to surround lighting.
Colour
Size
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- Free 30-day returns
- 2-year warranty
Product highlights
- ±10-year lifespan
- Made for 40" to 55" TVs
- Blends white and coloured light
- Philips Hue Bridge and Hue sync box required
- Includes power supply
Designed for the home cinema
Set it below the TV. Mount it above. Wherever it goes, it creates unique entertainment experiences with a blend of brilliant, colourful light.




Bring colour to your media
Immerse yourself in TV and movies
The Play gradient light tube can react to what's on your screen, making you feel like you're part of the show with its dazzling array of multicolour light.
Escape into the game
Make music come to life
Customise with the Hue app
Control the Play gradient light tube with your smartphone or tablet using one of the Hue apps.

Pair with the Hue sync box
Enable surround lighting with the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box. Watch your lights – including the Play gradient light tube – flash, dim, brighten and change colour in sync with your screen. Hue Bridge required.

Control your way
Use a Hue app, your voice or smart accessories to control your set-up.
Go hands-free with voice
Pair with smart home assistants, such as Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant, to control your lights with voice commands.


Blend multiple colours of light

Adjust the angle
Rotate the Play gradient light tube 340 degrees to get the perfect angle of colourful light without any glare on the TV.
Where to place the Play gradient light tube

Replacement parts available for this product
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Questions & answers
What is the Play gradient light tube?
What is the Play gradient light tube?
Does the Play gradient light tube support Bluetooth ?
Does the Play gradient light tube support Bluetooth ?
Does the Play gradient light tube do the same thing as the Hue Play gradient lightstrip?
Does the Play gradient light tube do the same thing as the Hue Play gradient lightstrip?
Can I mount the Play gradient light tube on the wall?
Can I mount the Play gradient light tube on the wall?
Can I mount the Play gradient light tube behind TV?
Can I mount the Play gradient light tube behind TV?
Can I use the Play gradient light tube with other gradient or Hue White and Colour Ambiance lights?
Can I use the Play gradient light tube with other gradient or Hue White and Colour Ambiance lights?
Can I use the Play gradient light tube for setting the mood as well as surround lighting?
Can I use the Play gradient light tube for setting the mood as well as surround lighting?
Can I change the direction of the power cable on the Play gradient light tube?
Can I change the direction of the power cable on the Play gradient light tube?
What size Play gradient light tube should I get?
What size Play gradient light tube should I get?
Will the Play gradient light tube roll off my cabinet or shelf?
Will the Play gradient light tube roll off my cabinet or shelf?
What does "gradient" mean?
What does "gradient" mean?
How many lights does the Philips Hue Play gradient light tube appear as in the Philips Hue app?
How many lights does the Philips Hue Play gradient light tube appear as in the Philips Hue app?
Is it possible to combine the Hue Play gradient lightstrip with the Play gradient light tube?
Is it possible to combine the Hue Play gradient lightstrip with the Play gradient light tube?
How do dynamic scenes work on gradient lights?
How do dynamic scenes work on gradient lights?
Specifications
Design and finishing
Colour
Black
Material
Metal
Plastic
Durability
Nominal lifetime
25,000 h
Extra feature/accessory incl.
Batteries included
No
Dimmable with the Hue app and switches
Yes
LED integrated
Yes
Power adapter included
Yes
UK plug included
Yes
Miscellaneous
Especially designed for
Living Room and Bedroom
Type
Light Tube
Packaging dimensions and weight
EAN/UPC - product
8718696176306
Net weight
0.8 kg
Gross weight
1.25 kg
Height
100 mm
Length
901 mm
Width
120 mm
Material number (12NC)
915005988001
Product dimensions and weight
Net weight
0.655 kg
Cable length
2 m
Height
3.4 cm
Length
87.7 cm
Width
3.1 cm
Service
Warranty
2 year(s)
Technical specifications
Lumen output at 4000K
1,540 lm
Light colour
2000-6500 Hue White Colour Ambiance
Mains power
100–240 V
50-60 Hz
Energy class included light source
G
Wattage bulb included
17.4 W
IP code
IP20
Class of protection
III — safe extra low voltage
Lumen output at 2700K
1,100 lm
The Bridge
Max. number of accessories
12
The bulb
Communication protocol
Bluetooth
Zigbee
What's supported
Compatible with Effects feature
Yes
Philips Hue App
Android 10.0 and above
iOS 16 or later
WiFi
Works without wifi
Defined support period
5 years, except 3 years for Hue Bridge (see “End of Support Policy”)
Other
User manual
Disposal of the product
At the end of (economic) life, dispose the product according to local rules and do not dispose the product with regular household waste. The correct disposal of your product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health
Dismantling
No dismantle information available
*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and colour ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness.