Lightstrip, White and Colour Gradient
Philips Hue Flux Strip Light Review

3 m (also 5 m and 10 m)  |  1,200 lm at 6500K  |  White and colour gradient  |  Cut, reuse and extend  |  Bluetooth and Zigbee

Overview

The Philips Hue Flux Strip Light is a white and colour gradient lightstrip, and this review covers the 3 m length. Hue sells Flux in 3 m, 5 m and 10 m lengths. It has dedicated white and warm LEDs, and Chromasync precision colour blending for a consistent gradient of colours. Hue lists 1,200 lm at 6500K for the 3 m strip (1,200-2,000 lm across the lengths) and a CRI of 80. You can cut, reuse and extend it, and Hue lists flex connectors, corner connectors, connectors, brackets and a 5 m extension cable as accessories.

It runs from 220-240 V mains with a 1,500 mm cable, and it is rated IP20 and Class II double insulated, and works from -20°C to 40°C. It uses Bluetooth and Zigbee, and Hue says it works without Wi-Fi. Hue lists Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Matter, Samsung SmartThings and Sonos among the platforms it works with. Hue’s sync guide lists Flux among the lights a sync box can run without a Bridge (one light). It is dimmable, with a rated lifetime of 25,000 hours (unit from Hue’s US comparison table) and a 2-year warranty.

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Key Features

✓3 m strip; Flux comes in 3 m, 5 m and 10 m lengths
✓1,200 lm at 6500K (3 m); 1,200-2,000 lm depending on length
✓White and colour gradient with Chromasync precision colour blending
✓Dedicated white and warm LEDs; CRI 80
✓Can be cut, reused and extended
✓Bluetooth and Zigbee; works without Wi-Fi
✓Dimmable
✓6 mm high and 14.5 mm wide; transparent silicone sleeve with visible LEDs (Hue’s US comparison table)
✓220-240 V mains; 1,500 mm cable; IP20; -20°C to 40°C
✓25,000-hour rated lifetime (unit from Hue’s US comparison table); 2-year warranty

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ 1,200 lm at 6500K from the 3 m strip
+ Can be cut, reused and extended
+ Dedicated white and warm LEDs with Chromasync colour blending
+ Works without Wi-Fi
+ Hue’s sync guide lists it for a sync box without a Bridge (one light)

Cons

− Hue doesn’t publish a colour-temperature range
− Cut points and maximum extended length not stated by Hue

Setup & Installation

Add the strip in the Philips Hue app. If there’s no QR code to scan, Hue’s guide says to tap No QR code to add it by searching or using its serial number.

If the strip won’t connect, Hue’s US strip help suggests removing it from the Hue app and adding it again, and updating its firmware in the Hue app. If problems persist, Hue’s factory reset article for Hue lights includes a reset using the serial number.

Common Problems & Fixes

Running into issues? Our Philips Hue troubleshooting guide covers step-by-step fixes taken from Hue’s own support pages, including how to reset Hue lights, light not found over Bluetooth and not responding to Alexa or Google.

Who Should Buy It

Anyone who wants a bright white and colour gradient strip that they can cut, reuse and extend.

Verdict

The Flux Strip Light 3 m pairs 1,200 lm at 6500K with dedicated white and warm LEDs and Chromasync colour blending, and it can be cut, reused and extended. Hue lists the Essential Strip Light as not extendable.

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