Question 1

Will this work with/connect to a playstation 4 and a smart tv so my son can get the effects while playing games? we have a hue bridge already.

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Yes there is a way to do this, but it’s quite involved. You still need a pc or Mac to run the hue sync software as well.

First setup up your lights in the desired location, then through the hue smart app create an entertainment zone that include your lights and there position.

Then install the hue sync app on pc or mac, once you’ve followed the install instructions and your hue bridge synced you’ll be able to select the entertainment zone you created and sync.

Now any content on your pc or Mac will sync with your lights. Next step is to install PlayStation remote play app on your pc or Mac tha has hue sync installed. The install steps from PlayStation explain how to enable remote play on your PS4 too, with enabled and software installed on your pc or mac, PlayStation gives you a code to enter in the remote play app to link the two devices.

Once this step is done you can have the PlayStation remote play app full screen on PC or Mac playing a game and it will control the lights.

Now if the pc isn’t in the vicinity of the tv/lights you can still achieve the same effect, but you’ll need to have two PS4 controllers and two separate PlayStation accounts/logins.

The primary account / controller will be used in the livingroom directly with the lights/ps4.

Secondary account / controller on the pc or Mac with remote play.

Assuming you’ve performed all the steps earlier and hue sync has been set to auto start on your pc/mac.. you first start remote play on the pc or mac, logging on with secondary PlayStation account and controller, once that is up and running full screen on your pc or mac you then go to the livingroom, press PlayStation button on second controller to turn it on and on your tv you associate it with your primary account.

With your pc and playstation left on you can now play your games sync’d to your lights.

Because you are using remote play you may notice some slight input lag on faster games, its not a perfect solution, but is doable if you have two controllers and PlayStation accounts..

Searching popular video sites for hue sync with PS4 will provide video guides too. Ultimately Sony, Xbox or others need their own app, but it’s probably unlikely that will happen.

I’ve seen reports this process can work with Xbox and their remote play apps but haven’t tried that.

One note: Hue sync running in real-time can be pretty hectic with lots of flashing lights, for movies it can be recommended to slow the sync down as it can be hard on the eyes, same can be true on ps4.

Using the solution above also allows you to run streaming services apps on PS4 to achieve same effect watching tv and movies.

Question 2

Could this be layed on its back, behind furniture to act as an uplighter ?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can

Question 3

what is the point? it's a very expensive bar of light.

Accepted Answer

It's obviously not for your creativity or budget, my advice would be stick with your B22 from the pound shop.

Question 4

Is the extension always the same colour as powered unit?.....  or can they work independently and produce different colours??

Accepted Answer

The only thing that makes this an "extension" is that it doesn't come with a power adapter. Because the main unit allows for 3 lights to be powered from it.
Otherwise it's a totally independent light.

ASIN	B07FXRS4ZW
Accepted Voltage Frequency	220 to 240 Volts and 50 Hertz
Best Sellers Rank	2,925 in Lighting ( See Top 100 in Lighting ) 69 in Mood Lights
Brand Name	Philips Hue
Bulb Base	E26
Bulb Shape Size	T
Color Temperature	6500 Kelvin
Colour	Black
Connectivity Protocol	Wi-Fi
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Control Method	Voice
Controller Type	Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant
Country Of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,773)
Global Trade Identification Number	08718696170717
Incandescent Equivalent	6.7 Watts
Included Components	Philips Hue Play White and Colour Ambiance Smart Light Bar Single Pack Base Unit, Entertainment Lighting for TV and Gaming (Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit), Black,Packaging may vary
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Electric	Yes
Item Dimensions W x H	44W x 36H millimetres
Item Shape	Tubular(T)
Item Type Name	Hue Play Colour Wall Entertainment Light, Single Pack
Item Weight	488 Grams
Light Color	Cool White
Light Output Maximum	530 Lumens
Light Source Wattage	6.7 Watts
Light Type	LED light
Manufacturer	Signify
Manufacturer Part Number	7820130P7
Manufacturer Warranty Description	2 years manufacturer.
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	Philips Hue Play (Single Pack)
Model Number	915005733701
Number of Items	1
Package Quantity	1
Power Consumption	6.7 Watts
Power Source	AC/DC
Special Features	Corded
Specific Uses	Personal, Business, Decorative, Entertainment, Gaming
Style Name	1-base
Theme	Entertainment, Gaming
Type of Bulb	LED
Unit Count	1 count
Voltage	110 Volts
Wattage	6.7 watts
White Brightness	530 Lumens

Philips Hue Play Smart Light Bar, Base Unit, 1 Pack, Black

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