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Philips Hue lights have a rare discount, but there’s a catch

A TV with ambient backlighting from Philips Hue.
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One of the cool things about Philips Hue lighting is how much freedom it gives you over creating the perfect ambiance in your home. One of the cool things about buying Philips Hue products over at Best Buy right now is how much freedom Best Buy is giving you over what you buy to save money. Right now, when you buy two or more select Philips Hue smart lighting product in Best Buy’s offer builder, you can save 15%. Tap the button below to start building your own bundle and see all of the products available. While they don’t include the best smart light bulbs that Philips produces, you’ll be amazed by the versatility of the lightstrips. Or keep reading for an overview of some of the top picks from the bundle.

What you should purchase from the Philips Hue offer builder

The place to start with this deal is the and the if you don’t already have them. These are the devices that take your movies, music, and games and syncs them to your lights.

Then, it all comes down to getting the right lights. If you want something to fit your TV or computer monitor, your best bets will be the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip (Multi), choosing from the options for , , and . They fit around the back of the screen and give off light based on what’s happening, making the action extend beyond your screen. Alternatively, buy two to make light emanate for a separate standing device, which can be useful if you have a giant TV. Just one of these bars can also be nice if you want to use it for music, as it will sync with Spotify or Samsung SmartThings to make good lighting choices.

Got it all figured out about what you want to buy? In case you haven’t already started building your bundle of two or more products, tap the button below to start building. You’ll get 15% off of the combined price of the items. For example, that means a $200 bundle will cost just $170. And, if you’re still disappointed by the lack of bulbs, check out these cheap smart bulbs to put your mind at ease.

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