Brighten Up Your Kitchen With Color-Changing Hue Under Cabinet Lights
Is your kitchen lighting starting to feel dull and outdated? Do plain white lights leave your counters in shadow? Transforming a kitchen with smart lighting is easier than you think. Read on to learn how Philips Hue under cabinet lights can brighten up your cooking space with voice-controlled, color-changing LEDs.
With customized Hue lighting installed under your kitchen cabinets, you can set the perfect ambiance for cooking, dining, or entertaining. And thanks to wireless connectivity and smart home integration, you'll enjoy effortless voice control and automation.
Why Choose Hue Under Cabinet Lighting?
If you're looking to upgrade your existing under-cabinet lights, the Philips Hue LightStrip Plus is worth considering. Unlike generic LED strip lights, Hue offers millions of customizable colors and options.
| Uniform, Bright Task Lighting | Properly positioned Hue lightstrips eliminate shadows and illuminate countertops clearly for precision work. |
| Complete Smart Home Integration | Hue lights sync with top smart speakers like Alexa and Google Home for handy voice adjustment. |
Perks Over Alternative Under Cabinet Lighting
Traditional under cabinet lighting like fluorescent or basic LED strips don't offer the smart conveniences and customization Hue provides. Key advantages include:
- Energy efficiency - Lasts up to 25 years
- Millions of customizable colors
- Automation based on schedules and activities
- Easy DIY installation with adhesive backing
- Flicker-free illumination
With limitless options to match any style kitchen, Hue under cabinet lighting makes a stylish and practical upgrade.
Installation Made Simple
Transforming your under cabinet space with Hue lights is simple. The flexible LED tape adheres directly to cabinets for clean, concealed illumination precisely where you need it.
What You'll Need
To install Hue lighting under your kitchen cabinets, you'll need a few key components:
- Philips Hue Bridge - Connects lights to home WiFi
- Philips Hue LightStrip Plus - Flexible, colored LED tape
- Philips Hue App - Controls setup and customization
- Optional: Voice Assistant - For voice adjustments
Tips for Choosing Products
Keep these considerations in mind when selecting Hue lighting products for underside cabinet installation:
| Measure carefully | Account for nooks, corners, and angles when calculating lightstrip footage needs |
| Mind gaps | Use Hue's adhesive backing to cleanly adhere around corners and edges |
| Factor in height | Position lightstrip to illuminate counters directly without glare |
Careful positioning helps maximize usable light output.
Step-By-Step Installation Guide
Once you've mapped your under cabinet lighting requirements, installation takes just minutes:
- Clean cabinet surface so adhesive strips stick firmly
- Peel backing and press lightstrip into place
- Connect lightstrip tail to Hue Bridge hub
- Sync and customize in Philips Hue app
- Start enjoying automated smart lighting!
Customize Your Under Cabinet Lighting Scene
Once connected, the Philips Hue app unlocks limitless lighting customization potential. Explore built-in themes and routines or create your own.
Matching Lighting to Activities
Program hue lights to automatically adjust when you're prepping ingredients, cooking at the stove, or hand washing messy pots.
| Early morning recipe planning | Gradual brightening with cool tones |
| Dinner party prep | Warm white for food visibility |
| Late-night snacking | Subtle night light mode |
Matching activities to lighting scenes keeps visibility ideal while preventing eyestrain.
Syncing with Home Entertainment
Take ambiance to the next level by synchronizing hue lights to respond to movies, music, and games played on surrounding home entertainment devices. As audio intensity increases, your lights react accordingly to complement the content.
Maximize Benefits of Under Cabinet Lighting
Proper placement amplifies the advantages of under cabinet lighting for safer food prep.
Task Lighting Promotes Precision
Uniform illumination below wall cabinets lets you clearly see ingredients and avoid hazardous cuts or spills while chopping, pouring, and mixing.
Accent Lighting Adds Flair
Strategic hue placement also spotlights display areas to show off pretty stemware, decorative plates, or kitchen artwork.
| Aesthetic Impact | Transforms a purely functional area into a design focal point |
| Visual Expansion | Bright vertical light draws the eyes up to make small kitchens appear more spacious |
The right blend of task and accent lighting keeps kitchens both safer and more visually appealing.
Alternative Under Cabinet Lighting Options
While Hue leads smart lighting innovation, simpler under cabinet lighting alternatives exist too.
Hardwired LED Light Strips
For a permanent installation without adapters, hardwired LED light strips directly connect to your electrical system. This clean look avoids unsightly wires but often requires hiring an electrician.
Battery-Powered Light Bars
Rechargeable under cabinet light bars offer cord-free installation without wiring. Lower output than Hue and limited color temperature adjustment provide fewer capabilities.
When selecting alternatives, factor in size constraints, desired lumen brightness, available power sources, and functionality needs.
By now there's no question - Hue under cabinet lighting revolutionizes dreary kitchen spaces with color and convenience. After a quick, simple DIY installation, the lighting possibilities are endless thanks to smart automation and voice adjustments.
Ready to unlock next-level cooking enjoyment? With flexible, energy-efficient Hue LED strips, you're just minutes from a kitchen lighting makeover perfect for meal prep, entertainment, and accent lighting impact.