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This base kit includes 2 color changing Hue Play light bars, mounting hardware, and 1 power supply with plug. Create a wash of colorful light with the sleek design of the Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Select preset scenes with dynamic effects or create your own in the Hue app. Lay them horizontally on the floor or stand vertically on a cabinet or shelf. Create a TV backlight by mounting them to the back of the TV with the included mounts to enhance your home theater setup. Connect up to 3 light bars with one power supply (extension kits sold separately). Connect to a Hue Sync box (sold separately) to create immersive lighting experiences that sync in real time to your favorite movies, music, and video games. Hue lights can sync with music when you pair them with your Spotify account or listen to music using Samsung SmartThings in the Galaxy smartphone app. Take gaming to a whole new level when you sync Hue lights with Razer Chroma LED accessories and Corsair iCUE products. Requires a Hue Bridge (sold separately). Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world.
 
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Good lights
on July 9, 2019
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These are good lights that give a very even light. Only negative is they can be expensive.
Length of ownership: 29
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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Highlight your special outdoor places with this Philips outdoor lightstrip. The 197-inch silicone cord has a smooth finish to accentuate the evenly diffused light for a neat presentation that lets you display it in plain sight. This Philips outdoor lightstrip is easy to bend into creative shapes to add originality to your decor.
 
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Good Lights
on July 9, 2019
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I enjoy this product, it creates a very even light and is easy to hook up and use. Only negative for me is the price, but for the premium price you get a fairly problem free experience
Length of ownership: 29
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Set a beautiful mood with this Philips hue white and color ambiance bulb that works with your existing hue system. The soft flattering colors set a tone, and you can sync your lights depending on your activities through the corresponding app. This Philips hue white and color ambiance bulb offers 16 million choices in both warm and cool for versatility.
 
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Product good, price bad
on April 19, 2019
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from Iowa
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Just like every hue product I love the functionality, price on this bulb is particularly high.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Brighten up your smart home with this rechargeable Philips Hue Go personal lighting system. The wireless design lets you set light levels, adjust colors, program a timer or choose preset effects from your smartphone or tablet. This compact, lightweight Philips Hue Go personal lighting system is easy to carry and move.
 
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Good and bad
on April 19, 2019
Posted by: r8ter
from Iowa
Verified Purchase:Yes
These are great lights, giving all the flexibility of a hue light, and the portability and long life to take it outside or use in a power outage. Major design issues for me, the power cord is in a place where I can't place it how I want to, when it's plugged in, which is the position it's advertised in.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy nuanced sound as you play your favorite games wearing this Platinum Wireless Headset. A dual microphone lets you share strategies with other players, and the extended-life battery delivers clear sound through long gaming sessions. With multi-device capability, this Platinum Wireless Headset works with your PS4 gaming console and your PC.
 
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Good and bad
on April 19, 2019
Posted by: r8ter
from Iowa
Verified Purchase:Yes
These is one of the best sounding headsets I have, but the people I play with complain it sometimes hard to hear me, not sure why they don't put a mic boom on it.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Preferred by DVD drive manufacturers, Verbatim DVD media continues to set the standard for high-speed disc performance, reliability, and compatibility. DVD+R Double Layer nearly doubles the storage capacity with two AZO recording layers on a single-sided disc. Certified and supported by the industry high speed Double Layer writers, Verbatim discs are approved for high speed burning up to 6x speeds. Store up to 8.5GBs of video in approximately 16 minutes or less while maintaining compatibility with most DVD video players or DVD-ROM drives. All backed by Verbatim's limited lifetime warranty.
 
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In stock and ready to rock!
on April 13, 2019
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from Iowa
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was elated to find this product in stock at my local best buy. Needed these for a last minute project I was working on and they worked well. I looked all around and couldn't find any stores that had this in stock except for Best Buy.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Join Mario, Luigi, and pals for single-player or multiplayer fun anytime, anywhere. Take on two family-friendly, side-scrolling adventures with up to three friends* as you try to save the Mushroom Kingdom. Includes the New Super Mario Bros. U game and a harder, faster New Super Luigi U game - both of which include Nabbit and Toadette as playable characters.Two games in one for double the fun. Simple, straightforward controls, new playable characters optimized for younger and less-experienced players, and a wealth of bonus content, such as a Hints gallery and helpful reference videos**, make this a perfect choice for anyone looking to introduce their family to the wonderful world of Mario. All a player needs is one Joy-Con controller, so two people can team up right out of the box. Tackle 164 platforming courses in two main game modes, and enjoy extra replayability with three additional game modes, in which you can also play as a Mii character: Challenges, Boost Rush, and Coin Battle.This item cannot be returned or refunded, please visit Best Buy Return Policy to learn more.
 
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Classic Mario
on March 22, 2019
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from Iowa
If you love the classic mario experience but with a better look and modern feel. This is the game for you!
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Convert recessed lighting cans to smart lights with this Philips Hue dimmable smart LED kit. A range of 50,000 shades of white light lets you set the ambiance of any room by voice when connected to home automation. This Philips Hue dimmable smart LED kit is safe for use indoors, outdoors, and even in the shower.
 
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Easy install
on October 20, 2018
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from Iowa
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have a lot of hue bulbs, it's as easy to use as the rest of them, though this doesn't come with some of the necessary springs that other bulbs do. I had to use springs from the original bulbs that didn't quite fit right.
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Brighten your home with this two-pack of Philips Hue white ambiance A19 bulbs. They provide a comforting, natural glow for your study or living space, helping you relax and unwind at the end of the day. The accompanying app lets you adjust the intensity of these Philips Hue white ambiance bulbs for a customized shade.
 
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Easy install
on October 20, 2018
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from Iowa
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have a lot of hue bulbs, as easy to use as the rest of them. Wish they would come out with more options for outdoor use.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Trigger your smart lights with movement. The battery-powered Hue motion sensor can be easily installed anywhere in your home.~
 
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Easy install
on September 7, 2018
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from Iowa
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Working great in the laundry room. Hands are too full when walking in the door, light turns on and off automatically.
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Range Extender boosts your WiFi to the extreme with speeds up to 3Gbps. From your garage to the backyard, eliminate WiFi dead zones and extend WiFi range to hard-to-reach areas of your home. Add-on to your existing router/gateway/ISP gateway and get the entire benefit of mesh networking; one network name, seamless roaming and a dedicated backhaul.
 

I currently have the Nighthawk AC2300. Can this extender be solely used for my SMART HOME devices, such as RING DOORBELL and MOTION LIGHT CAMERAS and etc and does it have it's own unique "PASSWORD"?

yes, you could set this up so that it has it's own unique SSID's and password to only join certain devices
6 years, 7 months ago
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Extend your existing Hue Play light bar setup with the Play White and Color Ambiance light bar extension pack. This extension pack includes 1 color changing light bar and mounting hardware. Requires a Play light bar base kit with power supply (sold separately). Create a wash of colorful light with the sleek design of the Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Select preset scenes with dynamic effects or create your own in the Hue app. Lay it horizontally on the floor or stand it vertically on a cabinet or shelf. Create a TV backlight by mounting it to the back of the TV with the included mounts to enhance your home theater setup. Connect to a Hue Sync box (sold separately) to create immersive lighting experiences that sync in real time to your favorite movies, music, and video games. Hue lights can sync with music when you pair them with your Spotify account or listen to music using Samsung SmartThings in the Galaxy smartphone app. Take gaming to a whole new level when you sync Hue lights with Razer Chroma LED accessories and Corsair iCUE products. Requires a Hue Bridge (sold separately). Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world.
 

Does any part of the assembly get hot ???

It should get warm, but not so hot that you can't hold your hand on it
6 years, 8 months ago
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Did you know Philips Hue smart bulbs are only active when the light switch is in the on/up position? If the switch is accidentally turned off or Wi-Fi connection is lost, the Philips Hue smart bulbs no longer operates from any control source (wireless app, remote, or voice). The Aurora ~Always Ready~ Smart Bulbs Dimmer is the first and only solution that ensures your Hue smart bulbsare kept in ~ready mode. Its elegant, intuitive, easy-touch dimming aesthetic allows anyone to control the lights, even if they don~t have the app.
 

Which version of the Hue bridge do I need in order to program Aurora in the Hue app?

Version 2
6 years, 9 months ago
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This base kit includes 2 color changing Hue Play light bars, mounting hardware, and 1 power supply with plug. Create a wash of colorful light with the sleek design of the Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Select preset scenes with dynamic effects or create your own in the Hue app. Lay them horizontally on the floor or stand vertically on a cabinet or shelf. Create a TV backlight by mounting them to the back of the TV with the included mounts to enhance your home theater setup. Connect up to 3 light bars with one power supply (extension kits sold separately). Connect to a Hue Sync box (sold separately) to create immersive lighting experiences that sync in real time to your favorite movies, music, and video games. Hue lights can sync with music when you pair them with your Spotify account or listen to music using Samsung SmartThings in the Galaxy smartphone app. Take gaming to a whole new level when you sync Hue lights with Razer Chroma LED accessories and Corsair iCUE products. Requires a Hue Bridge (sold separately). Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world.
 

Is each light controllable separately or does the set act as one light?

Each light can be controlled separately.
6 years, 11 months ago
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This base kit includes 2 color changing Hue Play light bars, mounting hardware, and 1 power supply with plug. Create a wash of colorful light with the sleek design of the Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Select preset scenes with dynamic effects or create your own in the Hue app. Lay them horizontally on the floor or stand vertically on a cabinet or shelf. Create a TV backlight by mounting them to the back of the TV with the included mounts to enhance your home theater setup. Connect up to 3 light bars with one power supply (extension kits sold separately). Connect to a Hue Sync box (sold separately) to create immersive lighting experiences that sync in real time to your favorite movies, music, and video games. Hue lights can sync with music when you pair them with your Spotify account or listen to music using Samsung SmartThings in the Galaxy smartphone app. Take gaming to a whole new level when you sync Hue lights with Razer Chroma LED accessories and Corsair iCUE products. Requires a Hue Bridge (sold separately). Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world.
 

We bought three of these for behind our large tv. They were installed by best buys geek squad. When put behind the TV first, they made a mistake and they had to get them off and on again. Maybe that's why they keep falling off? How can I fix it?

If geek squad installed I would call them and have it fixed. If they took them off and put them back on again, they will need new 3M adhesive strips.
6 years, 11 months ago
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 

Is it legal to remove original light switch (making HOT/Live wire always on). Put a wall plate and add this Hue switch on?

Code will tell you where you need to put the switches, as long as you don't cover up a switch and not replace it then you should be fine.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 

hello, my electrician just installed white ambiance lighting and the bridge- it works great, however he is using regular, home depot dimmer, switch, it turns on and off, but the dimmer not working with these lights? Do i need this dimmer?

no, a normal dimmer will actually harm these bulbs and cause them to fail sooner. You need a hue dimmer
7 years, 6 months ago
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 

can this switch be ganged up with other switches

yes
7 years, 6 months ago
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 

Do you have to buy hue bulbs or will it work with any bulbs?

This only works with hue bulbs or "friends of hue"
7 years, 6 months ago
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Automate your lights for peace of mind. Now expand Hue to your outdoors. The Ludere security light can be connected to your existing Hue bridge to get all the features like away from home control, geofencing and scheduling.
 

What is the power source, is wiring required or is it wireless?

wiring is required
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