Questions about Philips Hue Outdoor Light Strip 5m DE Plug

starter set with power supply and extension to extend

"the product description does not state that there is no CH plug". This is mentioned. In the specifications (you just have to read more than the description) it says: "May be equipped with a power adapter: Yes". But as a customer of a Swiss dealer, you have clear rights. You just have to know. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Digitec (or any other Swiss dealer) is obliged to supply electrical appliances with a Swiss plug. If the appliance is supplied with a foreign plug, a suitable replacement cable should be supplied if the mains cable is pluggable or alternatively if the mains cable is permanently connected, a suitable adapter should be supplied. If the appliance is delivered without a suitable plug, complain to the customer service and insist on a cable or an adapter, free of charge. Info Digitec --> https://helpcenter.digitec.ch/hc/de/articles/4402084170386-Fehlender-Adapter Point 1 --> https://www.esti.admin.ch/de/themen/faq/elektrische-erzeugnisse-marktueberwachung/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are fixadapters where an additional foam rubber washer is clamped between adapter and Schuko plug to seal the gap. Max Hauri fixed adapter (type C (CEE 7/17) contour plug) For your second question, however, you are mainly responsible for a safe installation and operation. With a Schuko plug + corresponding fix adapter you are just as safe AND unsafe outdoors as with a proper Swiss plug. If you want to leave the Outdoor Light Strip permanently plugged in outdoors, the socket should be in a place protected from rain and moisture. The IP 67 rating of the light strip only applies to the power supply unit, the cable between the power supply unit and the light strip and the light strip itself. But not to the plug that is plugged into the socket where any cover is folded up. Only with one of the new sockets and plugs according to the new IP55 specifications would you be really safe and somewhat better off. https://www.assets.signify.com/is/content/Signify/9f58dc56b2584f70b465ad7500ed39ee https://www.esti.admin.ch/inhalte/SNG491000-3060_Jan2021_de_Broschuere.pdf

The Philips Hue Bridge is required to control this LED strip. The bridge is not required for this Philips Hue Outdoor Lightstrip BT (RGBW, 200 cm, Outdoor). It can also be controlled via Bluetooth.

No, there are no individual LEDs visible, the Lightstripe shines continuously.

Maybe not the most beautiful light strip for indoor use, but it should work well for the purpose. Flexible "tube" and very bright

Yes, this product works with the Apple ecosystem. It is compatible with Apple HomeKit, allowing you to control it using Siri and integrate it into your smart home setup.

The main difference between the RGBW variant and the multicolour LED strip lies in the colour palette and the technology. The RGBW variant often offers a wider colour palette with additional white tones, which provides better colour rendering and more flexibility in the light colour. The multicolour LED strips also offer a wide colour palette, but the RGBW variant can often offer more precise control over the white tones. - Colour palette: RGBW variant often offers more precise control over white tones. - Technology: RGBW uses an additional white light channel for better colour rendering. - Colour temperature: RGBW variant can often offer a wider colour temperature range.

The Philips Hue Outdoor Lightstrip does not need to be connected directly to the Bridge, but it must be within the range of the Bridge or other Philips Hue lights. Here are the steps to install the strip: - Make sure your Hue Bridge is plugged in, connected to Wi-Fi and added to the Hue app. - Install the Outdoor Lightstrip in your desired location and switch it on. - Open the Hue app, go to the Home tab, tap the three-dot icon and select Add lights. The app should find the Lightstrip automatically. If not, you can enter the serial number of the product. The Lightstrip will be recognised in the Hue app after it has been plugged in and installed without having to be connected directly to the Bridge.

No, the 5m outdoor light strip from Philips Hue cannot be extended with another 5m strip. The light strip itself cannot be extended, although the mains cable can be extended using separate 5m extensions.

No, it needs the HUE Bridge which works via Wi-Fi

PS: since it is a Philips HUE product, why is Hue / Hue Bridge not listed as a control medium in the specifications? Can the Stripes only be operated with the services listed? Lg

Yes, in principle Galaxis (in my cases) always supplies a CH adapter, but I have also heard that they don't have to if it says DE plug. So probably someone from Galaxus has to answer this question. In any case, I have always received a CH adapter without any complications.

I don't think so and you would lose the seal

Is a complete set, no extension

You just have to put them edge to edge. There is no possibility to fix them together as with the indoor version, unfortunately.

Hello, the new generation of the Philips Hue Outdoor Lightstrip still cannot be shortened or extended. So you have to work with the existing lengths or improvise somehow.

Nope, not even with the manufacturer

I think there is no difference, at least not a big one :)