June 14, 2024
On the Fourth of July, we celebrate freedom, independence, good barbecue, and summer fun — all with a side of spectacular fireworks shows. Though fireworks are fun, explosives aren't necessarily the safest way to celebrate this holiday at home. Luckily, you can leave the pyrotechnics to the pros and create your own Fourth of July show from the comfort of your favorite lawn chair!
If you already have multiple outdoor lights, set them to red, white, and blue for some easy patriotic decorations! Using the Hue app, you can effortlessly show your pride and let others know that you're celebrating this quintessentially American holiday.
Point three color-capable Lily outdoor LED spotlights — which conveniently come in a three-pack — up high in the trees of your front yard and set their colors to red, white, and blue. This creates a Stars and Stripes backdrop that perfectly complements your other July Fourth decorations.
Bright idea: Set your outdoor sensor to trigger a scene based on Old Glory — use red, white, and blue to greet your family and friends as they approach the door, creating a whimsical welcome for guests young and old.
They may not be fireworks, but Fourth of July outdoor lights can be just as impressive! Use the dynamic scenes feature in the Hue app to cycle through patriotic lighting colors. Create a custom light scene with a mix of red, white, and blue light colors. Tap the play icon on the scene card to make it dynamic, and watch as your lights cycle through the scene’s colors to create an America-themed light show.
Finish off the show by displaying an American flag in light! You can certainly use outdoor lightstrips to create your finale, but you can also use red, white, and blue string lights if you don't have enough strip lighting.
Bright idea: Include a Hue Go portable table lamp as your table's centerpiece, whether you have a buffet or individual tables. Make it an even more eye-catching display by choosing the dynamic scenes in your Hue app to match the light show.
Many people throw an Independence Day barbecue, meaning they and their guests are outside most of the day. Still, you can set your indoor lights to give your guests a pleasant surprise when they walk in to get another drink. Use your Hue Motion sensor to trigger a special patriotic lighting scene. For example, set the sensor to trigger a scene with red in the kitchen, blue in the hallway, and white over the dining room table.
No Fourth of July party is complete without some tunes. Spend some time creating the perfect playlist for the big day — remember to include the classics, such as Grand Old Flag and America the Beautiful, but don't forget to add some dance numbers to keep the party going! If you don't have an outdoor sound system, a Bluetooth speaker lets you take your music outside, transforming your backyard into a dance floor.
Bright idea: Experience music like never before with Philips Hue + Spotify. Link your Philips Hue and Spotify accounts to see your patriotic playlist come to life with smart light.
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