The result is 25 half-decent bulbs and an outdated app that offers limited functionality (think Sharper Image, but for Christmas lights). A company called Seasonal Specialties makes it. The only problem is Philips doesn’t actually make this product. Hell, Philips even sells a product called Illuminate that’s advertised to solve this exact dilemma. Let’s be clear: this isn’t just about Christmas. And there’s the Philips Hue Outdoor Lightstrip, but they’re a light rope and not tree lights. There are smart LEDs with those weird fat plastic bulbs. There are lights that can be programmed with a physical remote. To be fair, I have found items that get really close to what I’m looking for. This photo was taken in a not so distant future in which Philips Hue has finally answered my cries. Completely remove the festive lens, and this could even be beloved in a kid’s room or a college dorm (or, for children-at-heart people like myself, a kitchen entryway) all year long. An outdoor version of string lights could impress the neighbors for any winter holiday. Yet I still can’t change the color of my Christmas tree lights. Now here we are again, in 2018, this time with robots that can mow our lawns and a microwave we can yell at that will literally listen. Philips Hue smart light app revamped, adds geofencing capabilities Your Philips Hue lights can now sync to the beat of your Spotify music Philips Hue expands smart lighting to the great outdoors
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