For years, Philips Hue has been the undisputed champion of the indoor smart lighting world, transforming living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens with millions of colors and automated routines. But where many of us truly want to create magic is outside—on our patios, decks, and in our gardens. Recognizing this, Hue has been steadily expanding its robust outdoor collection. Now, they’ve just made al fresco entertaining and everyday ambiance more accessible and dazzling than ever before with two exciting new additions to their Festavia line of decorative string lights.
Gone are the days of simple, on-or-off patio lights. Hue is bringing its signature blend of smart functionality, exceptional quality, and breathtaking color to the realm of outdoor decor. The new offerings promise to turn any backyard into a vibrant, customizable oasis.
What’s New? Meet the Latest Festavia Lights
The Festavia family, known for its modular and versatile string lights, is growing. The two new products officially launched are:
- The Philips Hue Festavia string light extension: This is the key to truly customizing your setup. The extension set adds an additional 2.5 meters (over 8 feet) of lights to your existing Festavia string, complete with 12 more multi-colored LEDs. Have a larger fence or pergola to cover? This extension allows you to build a lighting system that perfectly fits your space without sacrificing brightness or consistency.
- The Philips Hue Festavia string light single pack: This is the perfect entry point or a great option for smaller spaces. The single pack includes a 4.5-meter (almost 15-foot) main string adorned with 25 beautiful, multi-colored LEDs. It’s everything you need to get started, offering a substantial length for wrapping around umbrella stands, draping along a railing, or highlighting a favorite tree.
Both options maintain the sleek, minimalist design of the original Festavia lights, with subtle black cables and diffusers that look beautiful even when the lights are off.
Why These Are More Than Just Pretty Lights
Calling them "string lights" almost feels like an understatement. Like all Hue products, these are full-fledged smart lights packed with features that elevate them far beyond their traditional counterparts.
- Millions of Colors and White Tones: Unlock a spectrum of over 16 million colors to match any theme, holiday, or simply your mood. Prefer a clean white look? Choose from a range of warm to cool white tones to create a sophisticated evening glow.
- Complete Smart Control: Seamlessly integrate them into your existing Hue ecosystem. Control them with the intuitive Hue app, your voice via Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, or Google Assistant, or with any Hue smart switch or dimmer.
- Hue Syncing & Entertainment Areas: This is where the fun really begins. Use the Hue Sync app to synchronize your new Festavia lights with your music, movies, and games. Imagine your entire patio pulsing to the beat of your party playlist or flashing in sync with the action in a movie during an outdoor film night.
- Durability Meets Design: Built for the outdoors, these lights boast an IP54 rating, meaning they’re protected against dust and splashes of water from any direction. You can leave them up all season long without worry.
Who Are These Lights For?
The expansion of the Festavia line is a strategic move by Philips Hue to capture a wider audience.
- The Entertainer: If you live for hosting summer barbecues, intimate gatherings, or full-blown parties, these lights are your new essential tool for setting the vibe.
- The Home Aesthetician: For those who view their home as a canvas, these lights offer a new way to express creativity and enhance curb appeal every single night.
- The Tech Enthusiast: Anyone who has already bought into the smart home ecosystem will appreciate the seamless integration and advanced features like automation and syncing.
The launch also signals a broader trend: the continued blurring of lines between indoor and outdoor living spaces. We are investing more in our yards and patios, making them true extensions of our homes, and technology is quickly following suit.
How to Get Yours and Light Up Your Summer
With summer evenings upon us, the timing of this launch is perfect. The new Festavia extension and single pack are now available through various retailers.
Ready to transform your outdoor space? You can check the latest pricing and availability for the Philips Hue Festavia string lights here.
Whether you’re looking to extend a current setup or start a new one, these new options from Philips Hue provide the flexibility and brilliant smart features to make every night outdoors a little more special. It’s time to reimagine what your backyard can be.
