Play Smart Light Bar Double Pack Base Unit

Primarily for use on a gaming PC.

There is one annoying aspect of the light bars, at full brightness they emit an electric buzzing sound. The buzzing sound is reduced in line with the brightness setting. This should not be an issue when seated a few meters from a TV or if there is any other noise in the room, but when sat at a desk close to the lights it is noticeable. To mitigate the issue I placed the light bars as far away from my seating position as possible and have them set to around 30% brightness when doing work or just browsing the net in a quiet room. If you are using headphones or have any other noise in the room th

Works perfectly and looks amazing when positioned correctly!

I use them with my 34 inch ultrawide monitor which is connected to my PC. To be honest, I wasn't impressed in the first couple of minutes because I had VERY high expectations. I thought that they were too bright and the colours weren't mixing well between the 3 play bars. That turned out to be due to my placement of the lights though! I had placed the right and left ones facing the wall behind the monitor, vertically, and the middle one facing 30 degrees upwards, horizontally. I played around for a few minutes and found the best position for each light in my setup. I repositioned the right and

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Is This Smart Light Bar Worth It?

It is a game-changer for home entertainment setups. Its vibrant colours, dynamic lighting effects, and smart home compatibility transform ordinary viewing experiences into immersive journeys. While the price might deter some, the overall value it brings to your entertainment experience makes it a worthwhile investment for those seeking an exceptional lighting solution.

A must for new parents!

The real game-changer, though, is the ability to change the colour. We discovered that a warm, deep amber or soft red light is incredibly calming for our baby. It mimics the gentle tones of a sunset and doesn't have the stimulating blue light found in standard bulbs. During our bedtime routine, we switch from a soft warm white to this gentle amber glow. It signals to our baby that it's time to wind down, and the effect is almost immediate. Her fussing lessens, and her eyes begin to droop. For those middle-of-the-night nappy changes, I can turn on a dim red light from my phone before I even ent

Great addition to my hue setup

I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Hue Play Bars, but after setting them up behind the TV, I’m genuinely impressed. The colours are vibrant and smooth, and they make movie nights feel so much more immersive. The white light options are great too - perfect for normal lighting during the day.