Hue Essential Lightstrip 5 m (EU): what it works with
Philips Hue · model Hue Essential Lightstrip 5 m (EAN 8721103096388) · For Europe
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Via Philips Hue Bridge
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Via Philips Hue Bridge
- Home Assistant Yes
Five metres of RGBIC strip, the Hue Essential Lightstrip 5 m shows several colours at once and runs over Bluetooth and Zigbee, with no Wi-Fi involved. Google Home and Alexa are native. Apple Home and SmartThings need a Hue Bridge, which Home Assistant's official Hue integration uses too. Hue's page lists Matter but names no transport.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Hue's page lists Matter among third-party systems but names no transport, and we found no CSA listing for this EAN. Hue's Matter guide offers Matter through the Hue Bridge, or directly only for lights with the Matter logo.[1],[2] |
| Apple Home | Via Philips Hue Bridge | Hue's page lists Apple Home; Hue's (US) no-Bridge FAQ puts Apple HomeKit on the Hue Bridge side, which links it via HomeKit or Matter.[1],[2],[3] About the Hue Bridge (EU) |
| Google Home | Yes | Hue's page lists Google Home. Hue's (US) FAQ says Bluetooth Hue lights pair without a Bridge with Nest Mini, Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max; with a Bridge it uses Hue's own integration.[1],[3] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Hue's page lists Alexa. Hue's (US) FAQ says Bluetooth Hue lights pair without a Bridge with an Echo (4th gen), Echo Show or newer; with a Bridge it uses Hue's own skill.[1],[3] |
| SmartThings | Via Philips Hue Bridge | Hue's page lists Samsung SmartThings; Hue's (US) no-Bridge FAQ puts SmartThings on the Hue Bridge side.[1],[3] About the Hue Bridge (EU) |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Official Philips Hue integration, which talks to the Hue Bridge over the local network; the strip needs a Bridge for it.[4] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio
- Bluetooth, Zigbee[1]
- Light
- Full colour[1]
- Length
- 5 m[1]
- Several colours at once
- Yes[1]
- Power
- Mains adapter[1]
- Radio: The German page lists Bluetooth and Zigbee as protocols; it works without Wi-Fi.
- Hub: The page says it works without Wi-Fi and a Hue Bridge unlocks all functions. Hue's FAQ allows up to 10 lights per phone over Bluetooth; a Bridge is needed for Apple Home, SmartThings and remote access.
- Local control: Hue's FAQ describes Bluetooth control without a Bridge as local only; the Hue Bridge talks to Home Assistant over the local network (local push).
- Light: Multicolour RGBIC strip with dimming and colour change.
- Length: 5,000 mm in the box. Can be cut to length but not extended, and cut pieces can't be rejoined.
- Several colours at once: RGBIC: several colours and gradients at once.
- Power: Input 220–240 V; the page doesn't state the output voltage. Indoor use only (IP20).
Before you buy
- It can be cut to length but not extended, and cut pieces can't be rejoined.
- Indoor use only (IP20).
- Without a Hue Bridge, Bluetooth control is limited to 10 lights per phone and works only within range; a Bridge adds remote access.
- Hue's page lists Matter but gives no transport and no CSA listing was found for this EAN.
Quick answers
- Does the Hue Essential Lightstrip 5 m (EU) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. Hue's page lists Apple Home; Hue's (US) no-Bridge FAQ puts Apple HomeKit on the Hue Bridge side, which links it via HomeKit or Matter. More smart light strips for Apple Home
- Does the Hue Essential Lightstrip 5 m (EU) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The Hue Essential Lightstrip 5 m (EU) works with Google Home directly. Hue's page lists Google Home. Hue's (US) FAQ says Bluetooth Hue lights pair without a Bridge with Nest Mini, Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max; with a Bridge it uses Hue's own integration. More smart light strips for Google Home
- Does the Hue Essential Lightstrip 5 m (EU) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Hue Essential Lightstrip 5 m (EU) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Hue's page lists Alexa. Hue's (US) FAQ says Bluetooth Hue lights pair without a Bridge with an Echo (4th gen), Echo Show or newer; with a Bridge it uses Hue's own skill. More smart light strips for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Hue Essential Lightstrip 5 m (EU) work with SmartThings?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. Hue's page lists Samsung SmartThings; Hue's (US) no-Bridge FAQ puts SmartThings on the Hue Bridge side. More smart light strips for SmartThings
- Does the Hue Essential Lightstrip 5 m (EU) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The Hue Essential Lightstrip 5 m (EU) works with Home Assistant directly. Official Philips Hue integration, which talks to the Hue Bridge over the local network; the strip needs a Bridge for it. More smart light strips for Home Assistant
Sources
- Hue Essential Lightstrip 5 m — Philips Hue manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Philips Hue and Matter: complete setup and support guide — Philips Hue manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- How to connect Philips Hue without a Bridge? — Philips Hue manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Philips Hue - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026
Official product page: www.philips-hue.com