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Philips Hue Outdoor Lightstrip: What to Know
Per the listing's own feature bullets, the Philips Hue Outdoor LightStrip is fully weatherproof and can withstand small puddles of water and jets of water from any direction. It carries a WET rating, which is a meaningful step up from the splash-resistant claims you see on a lot of outdoor strips. The listing also states a lifetime of up to 25,000 hours and a 2-year warranty.
The smart side is where the caveat lives. The listing title itself says 'Requires Hue Hub', and the feature bullets repeat that the Hue Smart Hub is sold separately and needed for the full Hue smart experience. Without the Hub, you do not get the app control, color scenes, or voice assistant integration. With it, the strip works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant.
At 16ft (5m), this is a flexible strip rather than a fixture, so it is best suited to lining steps, decks, railings or architectural features where a continuous run of light makes sense. It is a decoration and accent product, not a security light - there is no motion sensor in the feature set.
Key Listed Features
16ft (5m) WET-rated outdoor light strip
Withstands puddles and water jets from any direction
Requires separately-sold Hue Smart Hub for smart features
Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant (with Hub)
