However, it is advisable to obtain the services of a qualified electrician because dealing with electric components is risky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are Hue Light Strips, and How Do They Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-self-adhesive-taping-on-the-back-of-a-Philips-Hue-Lightstrip-898x1024.jpg\")
The self adhesive taping on the back of a Philips Hue Lightstrip<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHue Light strips, also known as Lightstrip Plus or Lightstrip V3 in some countries, are LED emitting light-strips with smart functionality, allowing them to support multiple colors<\/a>. The Hue light strip package has a cuttable light strip connected to a hue controller. However, the whole unit is powered by a standard plug that connects the hue controller to the power outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHue Light strips are some of the most expensive LED light strips on the market. However, Hue light strips are RGBW and not RGB like most of its competitors. In other words, individual LED components in Hue light strips have separate white, green, blue, and red light-emitting diodes, allowing them to produce higher quality light and more intense colors than ordinary or low-budget RGB LED light strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The light strip controller is the most crucial part of the system. It is fitted with a Zigbee or Bluetooth chip in the most recent models, which facilitates communication between the light strips’ and Hue Bridge. Therefore, you won’t have to rely on your WIFI network<\/a> for control as it may be inefficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRelated Reading:<\/strong> What’s The Max Range Of Philips Hue’s Network?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nFinally, the Hue Light strip comes with a power adapter. Thus, you should plug it into a wall socket and connect it to the controller. When you power your light strip, it will light up, and you can use your Hue App or Alexa to control and manage the lighting. Easy\u2026Right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not always. Powering Hue light strips from wall sockets might be impossible if they are out of reach<\/strong>. Moreover, some individuals prefer hiding the controller altogether, meaning that running the cables under the cabinet counters might be the best idea. However, these areas have no sockets. Thus, hardwiring the light strip would be the only approach to satisfy all your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Solutions are used to Power Light Strips?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe have already mentioned that Hue light strips come with plugs that connect power to their controllers. Therefore, the plug is recommended by the product’s designers and supported as the only way to power the strip and controller if you want to keep your product’s warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, some people prefer forfeiting their warranty if it means that they will have a more appealing setup after installation. In that case, the first thing to consider is your light strips’ plug system. After all, it is the main component converting your home’s full power voltage into the required levels for the light strip controller’s appropriate functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n
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The power plug for a Hue Lightstrip Plus<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe most crucial information to note is;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- The input Voltage, which should be about 220-240V AC, 50Hz, 600mA<\/li>
- The output Voltage, calibrated at 24.0V DC, 0.83A, 20W<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can confirm these values by checking the transformer values for a wiggly line (meaning AC), indicating the input, and a straight line (meaning DC), showing the output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, these values only apply to European or British-designed power plugs, i.e., 220-240V at 50Hz. On that account, always confirm these readings because the plugs can be different in some countries like the US, which uses 110 Volts and 60Hz current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, the output reading is also important but is standardized in all countries. The Hue light strips and controllers use 24V of Direct Current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now that you are familiar with these values, you can look for a transformer to alter your home’s current and convert it into 24 Volts DC. Nonetheless, this depends on where you reside on the globe. For example, a reliable product in the UK is the FL1808 transformer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAccording to this product’s page, FL 1808 is not a regular transformer. It converts 240v Alternating Current into 24 Volts Direct Current<\/strong> and not 240 Volts Alternating Current into 12 Volts Alternating Current like other electronic transformers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlthough the FL 1808 transformer does not constitute an ordinary transformer, it is exactly what you need when in the UK and other parts of Europe to hardwire the Philips Hue light strip<\/strong>. That being said, you should connect one end of the transformer to your home’s electricity supply and the other end to your light strip controller. Also, ensure that all fuse connections are installed where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf connecting the transformer between your mains electricity and Hue controller works for you, you can replace the temporary black cable with a hardwired electric cable that connects to your home’s lighting<\/a> circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAll in all, follow these simple steps to hardwire your Hue light strip;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hue Light strips, also known as Lightstrip Plus or Lightstrip V3 in some countries, are LED emitting light-strips with smart functionality, allowing them to support multiple colors<\/a>. The Hue light strip package has a cuttable light strip connected to a hue controller. However, the whole unit is powered by a standard plug that connects the hue controller to the power outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hue Light strips are some of the most expensive LED light strips on the market. However, Hue light strips are RGBW and not RGB like most of its competitors. In other words, individual LED components in Hue light strips have separate white, green, blue, and red light-emitting diodes, allowing them to produce higher quality light and more intense colors than ordinary or low-budget RGB LED light strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The light strip controller is the most crucial part of the system. It is fitted with a Zigbee or Bluetooth chip in the most recent models, which facilitates communication between the light strips’ and Hue Bridge. Therefore, you won’t have to rely on your WIFI network<\/a> for control as it may be inefficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related Reading:<\/strong> What’s The Max Range Of Philips Hue’s Network?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, the Hue Light strip comes with a power adapter. Thus, you should plug it into a wall socket and connect it to the controller. When you power your light strip, it will light up, and you can use your Hue App or Alexa to control and manage the lighting. Easy\u2026Right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not always. Powering Hue light strips from wall sockets might be impossible if they are out of reach<\/strong>. Moreover, some individuals prefer hiding the controller altogether, meaning that running the cables under the cabinet counters might be the best idea. However, these areas have no sockets. Thus, hardwiring the light strip would be the only approach to satisfy all your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have already mentioned that Hue light strips come with plugs that connect power to their controllers. Therefore, the plug is recommended by the product’s designers and supported as the only way to power the strip and controller if you want to keep your product’s warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, some people prefer forfeiting their warranty if it means that they will have a more appealing setup after installation. In that case, the first thing to consider is your light strips’ plug system. After all, it is the main component converting your home’s full power voltage into the required levels for the light strip controller’s appropriate functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n The most crucial information to note is;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can confirm these values by checking the transformer values for a wiggly line (meaning AC), indicating the input, and a straight line (meaning DC), showing the output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, these values only apply to European or British-designed power plugs, i.e., 220-240V at 50Hz. On that account, always confirm these readings because the plugs can be different in some countries like the US, which uses 110 Volts and 60Hz current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarly, the output reading is also important but is standardized in all countries. The Hue light strips and controllers use 24V of Direct Current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you are familiar with these values, you can look for a transformer to alter your home’s current and convert it into 24 Volts DC. Nonetheless, this depends on where you reside on the globe. For example, a reliable product in the UK is the FL1808 transformer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to this product’s page, FL 1808 is not a regular transformer. It converts 240v Alternating Current into 24 Volts Direct Current<\/strong> and not 240 Volts Alternating Current into 12 Volts Alternating Current like other electronic transformers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the FL 1808 transformer does not constitute an ordinary transformer, it is exactly what you need when in the UK and other parts of Europe to hardwire the Philips Hue light strip<\/strong>. That being said, you should connect one end of the transformer to your home’s electricity supply and the other end to your light strip controller. Also, ensure that all fuse connections are installed where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If connecting the transformer between your mains electricity and Hue controller works for you, you can replace the temporary black cable with a hardwired electric cable that connects to your home’s lighting<\/a> circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All in all, follow these simple steps to hardwire your Hue light strip;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Solutions are used to Power Light Strips?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n