Philips Hue Play Light Bar, 2-Pack (Black)

Two small color light bars that stand beside a TV or monitor or mount behind it to light the wall. They need a Hue Bridge, and one power supply runs up to three bars.

Quick verdict

Yes, if you already use Philips Hue or plan to, and want color backlighting for a TV, monitor or shelf. The Hue Play 2-pack stands beside a screen or mounts behind it, and one power supply runs up to three bars. It needs a Hue Bridge, has no physical controls, and syncing with what's on screen takes extra apps or hardware.

Best for:: Backlighting a TV or monitor.
Watch out:: Needs a Hue Bridge.

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Amazon US listing and availability checked October 27, 2026. Prices and stock can change.

Reviewed October 25, 2026 · How we review

Part of our buying guide: Smart Home Gifts: Pick One That Works With the System They Already Use

Two black Philips Hue Play light bars on a desk beside a computer monitor, washing the wall behind it in green and blue light

Our Take

The Hue Play is Philips's light bar for behind and beside screens. Each bar is about 10 inches long and gives up to 500 lumens of white or colored light, from warm 2000K to cool 6500K. You can stand them up, lay them flat, or attach them to the back of a TV with the included mounts and adhesive, so the light washes over the wall. Philips says one power adapter runs up to three bars. They need a Hue Bridge, and to make them follow what's on screen you also need Hue's sync options, such as the Sync TV app or a Hue Sync Box, or Hue Sync on a computer. The bars have no buttons; you control them with the app, your voice or a Hue switch. Philips lists a 2-year warranty. We haven't tested them ourselves.

Specs (This Configuration)

Light: 500 lm per bar, white and color, 2000–6500K (Philips Hue)
Size: About 10 in long per bar (Philips Hue)
Power: One adapter runs up to 3 bars; 6.6 W per bar (Philips Hue)
Requires: Hue Bridge (Philips Hue)
Works with: Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Matter via the Bridge (Philips Hue)
Warranty: 2 years (Philips Hue)

Best For

Backlighting a TV or monitor
Gaming and movie setups with Hue Sync
Adding color to a shelf or desk

Skip If

You don't have or want a Hue Bridge
You want a light with its own buttons
You want screen sync without extra apps or hardware

What We Like

Stands, lies flat or mounts behind a screen
Up to three bars from one plug
Works with the rest of a Hue setup

What To Know

Hue Bridge required
Screen sync needs a Sync app or Sync Box
Sold by a third-party seller (Quiverr) on the listing we checked; Amazon shares ratings across colors
Our photo is Philips's press image from the 2018 launch

Pros

Two bars in the base kit
Mounts included
Wide color range

Cons

Needs a bridge
Sync costs extra
No physical controls

Alternatives

The Play bars need a Hue Bridge; the white kit and a switch are the other options to consider.

Philips Hue Bridge — Required for the Play bars, and lets you run them with the rest of your Hue lights.View on Amazon
Philips Hue Play Light Bar, 2-Pack (White) — The same kit in white, for light-colored walls or furniture.View on Amazon
Philips Hue Dimmer Switch — Gives the bars a physical on/off and dimming switch.

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Why PriceDropIQ Selected It

Light behind a screen makes evening viewing easier on the eyes and adds color to a gaming or movie setup. The Play bars are small enough to hide beside or behind a TV, run from one plug, and fit into an existing Hue system. They suit people who already use Hue or plan to; without a Hue Bridge they won't work.