FAQ list

Can I use Festavia string lights in a real Christmas tree?

Yes! Festavia string lights are low voltage and safe to use on both real and artificial indoor Christmas trees.

Are Festavia string lights weatherproof?

Yes. Festavia string lights produced during or after 2023 are designed for indoor and outdoor use. However, they should not be submerged under water.

Can I add Festavia string lights to an Entertainment area?

Yes. Festavia string lights are White and color ambiance. As with any color-capable Philips Hue light, you can add Festavia string lights to an Entertainment area to sync your lights to your favorite song or playlist.

Can I extend Festavia string lights?

Festavia string lights cannot be connected together to extend them. However, you can use multiple string lights in the same Room or Zone to control them at once. 

How far apart are each of the lights on Festavia string lights?

For all versions of Festavia string lights (100 LEDs, 250 LEDs, and 500 LEDs), the LEDs are spaced 8 cm apart.

What size Christmas tree can Festavia string lights cover?

It depends on how far apart you want your lights to be. The 20-meter version of Festavia string lights, which features 250 LEDs, was designed to fit Christmas trees up to 7 ft/210 cm tall with standard spacing. Festavia string lights come in three different sizes so you can choose the best size for your tree.

Can I cut Festavia string lights to size?

Festavia string lights were not designed to be cut. They are designed to be use as one continuous strand.

How should I store my Festavia string lights?

Festavia's packaging doubles as a storage box! Using the straps that are attached to the string, secure the string lights together. You can then place them back in the box neatly. 

Is it important to put the Festavia string in certain direction?

The direction in which you string Festavia is important in displaying its gradient of light correctly. If you're decorating your Christmas tree, follow the in-app instructions to ensure you've wrapped Festavia around the tree correctly or [read our guide to hanging string lights] for more information. 

Why do I still see Festavia in my Philips Hue app after I've unplugged it and taken it down?

Like any other Philips Hue light, Festavia will remain visible as "unreachable" in your app if it's unplugged. If you want to remove it from the app, go to Settings > Lights, select Festavia, and tap Delete.

*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 color ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness