The Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) is a Zigbee smart lights by Philips. It supports dimmable, color temperature and color control. It works with Home Assistant, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa and Homey.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) compatible with Home Assistant?
Yes — the Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) is supported in the Zigbee2MQTT device database and works with Home Assistant via the Zigbee2MQTT MQTT bridge. You'll also need a Zigbee coordinator (such as a Home Assistant SkyConnect or Sonoff dongle).
Does the Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) work with Google Home?
Yes — the Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) works with Google Home via the manufacturer's official cloud integration. Link the brand account in the Google Home app to control it with voice or routines.
Is the Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) compatible with Apple Home?
Yes — the Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) is HomeKit-compatible. Pair it from the Apple Home app using the supplied HomeKit code.
Does the Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) work with Amazon Alexa?
Yes — the Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) works with Amazon Alexa via the manufacturer's official skill. Enable the skill in the Alexa app and link your account.
Is the Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) compatible with Homey?
Yes — the Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) is supported on Homey via the Philips app from the Homey App Store. Some features may require Homey Pro.
What protocol does the Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) use?
The Hue Essential lightstrip (16ft) communicates over Zigbee.
Data: zigbee2mqtt
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