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Hue Play Lightbar: Complete replacement instead of new adhesive pads Why does Philips Hue not offer replacement parts?

Why does Philips Hue not offer replacement parts?

Today I would like to address a topic that was brought to my attention by Hueblog reader Klaus. He recently bought a new TV and had to move his Philips Hue Play Lightbars that were previously attached to the old TV. But this is anything but easy – and in the end fails because of a cent product.

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Community question of the week: Lightstrip on the power supply unit of the Lightbar? We urgently need better accessories

We urgently need better accessories

I have to talk to you again. The reason is a question from the community section on Hueblog.de. Tommi has contacted me with the following request: I want to connect two Hue Lightstrip Plus to one power supply, because I only have one socket available and want to save a multiple socket for space reasons.

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Philips Hue Play Lightbar: Firmware update is being rolled out Hopefully no more beeping

Hopefully no more beeping

Actually, it was supposed to be released in April, but after a few days of delay, it is finally here: the firmware update for the Philips Hue Play Lightbar that many users have been eagerly awaiting. With the new software, the sometimes occurring annoying noises should be a thing of the past.

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Beeping of the Play Lightbars is to be eliminated with a software update Already applied to the GU10

Already applied to the GU10

Beeping Philips Hue products are a rarity, but with the sheer number of products sold, it is noticeable. Recently, it was mainly the Play Lightbars that caused problems. Already a few weeks ago, Philips Hue admitted to this error, which can cause a beeping sound with the Play Lightbars, especially with very bright light settings.

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Hue Play Lightbar: Manufacturer works on unwanted noises Are you also affected?

Are you also affected?

The Philips Hue Play Lightbar may have been around for a few years, but it is still one of Philips Hue’s bestsellers. No wonder, because the compact mood light can be flexibly placed, screwed on or glued on. However, Philips Hue does not seem to be running smoothly at the moment, even in the Hueblog community there have been repeated reports about beeping Play Lightbars.

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Hue Play Lightbar has received Bluetooth as a silent update Changeover soon to be complete

Changeover soon to be complete

About one and a half years ago, Philips Hue started to equip its light sources with Bluetooth in addition to ZigBee. Most recently, numerous products were equipped with the additional wireless connection last summer, including the popular Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus. Another product, however, still seems to be waiting for an update: the Philips Hue Play Lightbar.

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Night light at the kids bed: Nanoleaf or Philips Hue? Why the Play Lightbar makes the running

Why the Play Lightbar makes the running

Last weekend I got an order from the very top. The government demanded that a sensible night light and reading light must be installed in the children’s room. I tried out two different variants and would like to tell you about my experiences. First of all I tried the Nanoleaf Shapes.

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Show your Hue: Magnetic holder for Philips Hue Play Lightbar Sometimes it is the simple ideas that can be inspiring - for example a magnetic holder for the Philips Hue Play Lightbar.

Sometimes it is the simple ideas that can be inspiring - for example a magnetic holder for the Philips Hue Play Lightbar.

The Philips Hue Play Lightbar is one of the most successful new Hue products of the year, even though the integration of Hue Sync has not yet progressed so far that the small Ambilight replacement lamps could be used. Nonetheless, they are definitely a great mood light. What’s especially great is that the Philips Hue Play Lightbar can be set up or attached in a variety of ways, because Signify comes with some accessories.

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