Philips Hue lights 'makes front room look like a cinema'

Having a nice aestheic in homes is important for many people. Whether it's setting the tone for a movie night, a gathering with friends, gaming or even just for day to day life - having lights is a key way to set the ambiance.

Many people now are investing in mood lighting and light bars - however there are also options for ones that can do more than just provide lighting. For example, shoppers can now grab the Philips Hue Play Light Bar Extension Pack in white for £53.99 from Argos.

This light bar covers all grounds when it comes to lighting and accessibility as it offers 16 million colours to paint walls with and can be placed in either a horizontal or vertical position - making it a great backlight for TVs.

The light can be mounted behind the TV if shoppers would prefer it to be hidden but still provide ambiance and it can be synced with music, games and movies to create a cinema effect in the comfort of shoppers own homes. Like many products in today's society, it can also be voice controlled and is compatible with Alexa, Google, Siri and iOS and Android operating systems.

For some additional features, the light can also set timers, offer a wake up light, has easy dimming and can operate over both wi-fii and mobile internet.

If this isn't the one for everyone, shoppers could instead try the ValueLights Smart RGBIC TV Light Bar for £16.99 from B&Q. This light can display a multi-colour effect of colours and a choice of 16 million colours, brightness levels and multicolour options. Music can also be synced up and it is also voice-controlled.

The Range also has the RED5 Sound Activated LED Light Bars in Black for £25 which offer four modes for light shows, are USB powered and are sound-reactive.

Although there are no specific reviews for the Philips Hue Light on Argos, shoppers shared their thoughts on Amazon as one person wrote: "Makes my front room look like a cinama room, when placed behind my TV! Mind you, you do have to get a few more Hue Philips lights to get the right ambiance! And then Boom, your room is transformed."

Another person said: "I wouldn't be without Hue lights, they create mood and ambience, and make the home attractive and inviting." Customers also took to Trustpilot to share their experiences with Argos as a brand. One person said: "Easy to order from and I received the next day."

Some others weren't as pleased with the service as one shopper wrote: "All was great until the delivery."

Another said: "Easy process and pick up, but no personal feel to the whole thing." The Philips Hue Play Light Bar Extension Pack is available from Argos.

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