I’m an avid Philips Hue collector and have recently branched into LIFX as well. That said, Hue remains #1 in its ability to seamlessly integrate into your home and with third party applications (HueDynamic Pro, OnSwitch). I’ve always used the interior light-strips but disliked the circular light points on it that have a tendency to piss me off.
I’ve tried under cabinet lighting for my parents and grappled endlessly with the reflection of the light-strips on their hardwood floors. In fact, I still haven’t solved the issue even though they don’t seem to mind it. Now I realize I should have installed outdoor strips instead.
It’s -thick-. Like a sleeve of Starburst. Mildly flexible as in you can make a letter U easily enough but it will not sharply conform to a V unless you use some of the extra mounting brackets. It is unable to be cut to fit, or otherwise shortened but honestly I’ve never trimmed one ever! It comes with an adequate power line and grounded connection that is wind proof and very heavy. I confess I haven’t installed mine outside. I used it above my kitchen cabinets and wish I had another one!
Whereas the interior light strip has a distinctive pin-pointed bevy of LED lights along its length the exterior variation emits a unified glow. It’s going to lie down more or less in one fashion and won’t be super twistable or bendy. It will however be durable and waterproof should you want to put it outside or light around your bathroom.
I dig that with some price checking you can pay almost 40-50% less than the MSRP. I don’t think it’s worth full ($160) price. It is double that of the interior version. I’ve paid anywhere from $78-90 for mine from Amazon (new) and that makes me happy. I’ll include a photo of this product as I’ve applied it.
I hope it helps someone make the jump to try their exterior use version I know you’ll be happy with it.
| Color | White |
|---|---|
| Brand | Philips Hue |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor, Indoor |
| Power Source | ac |
| Light Color | Hue White |
| Theme | Outdoor |
| Occasion | Christmas |
| Style | LightStrip |
| Material | Synthetic Polymer (PMMA) |
| Controller Type | google_assistant, homekit, Amazon Alexa, nest, smartthings |
| Connectivity Protocol | Zigbee |
| Number of Light Sources | 1 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Wattage | 19 watts |
| Included Components | Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance Oudtoor lightstrip 7 ft x1, PSU x 1, Mounting clips and screws |
| Item Weight | 1.24 Kilograms |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 78 x 0.4 x 0.8 inches |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Manufacturer | Signify North America Corporation |
| Part Number | 530949 |
| Item Weight | 2.72 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 78 x 0.4 x 0.8 inches |
| Item model number | 530949 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 2 m/7 ft |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 2 years. |
