{"id":84,"date":"2021-10-18T21:57:15","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T21:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2022-12-01T00:59:39","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T22:59:39","slug":"philips-hue-led-strips-extending-ambilights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/philips-hue-led-strips-extending-ambilights\/","title":{"rendered":"Extending a Philips Ambilight with Philips hue LED strips behind KALLAX cabinets (+ 2 hue plays)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\">\n<video autoplay=\"\" loop=\"\" muted=\"\" playsinline=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/small_demo_of_ambilight_with_led_strip_v4.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"143\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/row-1024x143.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/row-1024x143.png 1024w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/row-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/row-768x108.png 768w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/row.png 1078w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Philips Ambilight can connect to Philips Hue lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We put down 4 KALLAXes next to one another (2&#215;2 kallax units), but it always felt like a dark place so when I wanted to add lights to the KALLAX I picked Philips Hue LED strips, this way I could sync them to the Ambilights of the Philips TV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On this page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents\"><ol><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/philips-hue-led-strips-extending-ambilights\/#material-requirements\">Material requirements<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/philips-hue-led-strips-extending-ambilights\/#3d-printed-parts\">3D printed parts<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/philips-hue-led-strips-extending-ambilights\/#printing-and-assembly\">Printing and assembly<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"material-requirements\">Material requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3D Printed parts (optional, but super handy) I have a Prusa mini, so I printed them myself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood slats 2 fit 2 LED light strips onto.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spray can (black for me since my KALLAX is black)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 Philips hue LED strips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 Philips hue PLAY&#8217;s on the back of the speakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I&#8217;ve since installed a 3rd Hue play for the dark spot behind the plant on the right<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reason I went for 2 LED strips, is to allow a &#8220;left and right&#8221; on my LED strip, this way the right side of the TV can match the colour of the right side of the Ambilight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x26a0; If you buy 1 longer led strip you will miss out on this effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3d-printed-parts\">3D printed parts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed these in Fusion 360, and draft printed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Note: these were designed for the wood slats I purchased in the local DYI store, so they won&#8217;t probably fit yours, <em>but with the source files you can quickly adjust them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-504515b9-9850-4671-9832-a4e159c76e5f\" href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HueWoodKallaxAdapter-v2.f3d\">HueWoodKallaxAdapter v2.f3d<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HueWoodKallaxAdapter-v2.f3d\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-504515b9-9850-4671-9832-a4e159c76e5f\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-cd92d013-10c7-48a0-b424-b56250c2ec5d\" href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HuePowerSupplyHolder-v8.f3d\">HuePowerSupplyHolder-v8.f3d<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HuePowerSupplyHolder-v8.f3d\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-cd92d013-10c7-48a0-b424-b56250c2ec5d\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-8a308f2a-f4a5-4399-ad46-9d54b3a456c6\" href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HueWoodConnection-v3.f3d\">HueWoodConnection-v3.f3d<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HueWoodConnection-v3.f3d\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-8a308f2a-f4a5-4399-ad46-9d54b3a456c6\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">STL files: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-da2bd24d-dadc-48f8-b727-de1eb6eb8ba7\" href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HueWoodKallaxAdapter-v2.stl\">HueWoodKallaxAdapter-v2.stl<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HueWoodKallaxAdapter-v2.stl\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-da2bd24d-dadc-48f8-b727-de1eb6eb8ba7\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-de706ddf-c132-4cf3-af30-22e608fdf42e\" href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HuePowerSupplyHolder-v8.stl\">HuePowerSupplyHolder-v8.stl<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HuePowerSupplyHolder-v8.stl\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-de706ddf-c132-4cf3-af30-22e608fdf42e\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-340d2680-4133-48cb-8cd7-1863363fc76a\" href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HueWoodConnection-v3.stl\">HueWoodConnection-v3.stl<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HueWoodConnection-v3.stl\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-340d2680-4133-48cb-8cd7-1863363fc76a\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_ujgOzjm6EA-1024x620.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_ujgOzjm6EA-1024x620.png 1024w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_ujgOzjm6EA-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_ujgOzjm6EA-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_ujgOzjm6EA.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_pVhBTPtz1F-1024x620.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_pVhBTPtz1F-1024x620.png 1024w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_pVhBTPtz1F-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_pVhBTPtz1F-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_pVhBTPtz1F.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_Sbv1Q6t1TY-1024x620.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_Sbv1Q6t1TY-1024x620.png 1024w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_Sbv1Q6t1TY-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_Sbv1Q6t1TY-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fusion360_Sbv1Q6t1TY.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"printing-and-assembly\">Printing and assembly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NOTE: Only spray the part that&#8217;s towards the KALLAX, you want the other side to be reflective to increase the light, I did not opt to spray white\/reflective paint on the wall facing part, since I was already satisfied with the results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"925\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ApplicationFrameHost_1jTyQmsTID.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ApplicationFrameHost_1jTyQmsTID.png 925w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ApplicationFrameHost_1jTyQmsTID-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ApplicationFrameHost_1jTyQmsTID-768x515.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2 slats waiting to be merged<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7017-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7017-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7017-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7017-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7017-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7017-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">slat connection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7016-1024x695.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7016-1024x695.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7016-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7016-768x521.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7016-1536x1042.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7016-2048x1389.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PSU holder installation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7023-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7023-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7023-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7023-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7023-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7023-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">mounting the LED PSU<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7028-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7028-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7028-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7028-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7028-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7028-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Assembly done<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7030-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7030-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7030-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7030-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7030-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7030-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click it into place on the other side of the KALLAX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7036-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7036-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7036-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7036-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7036-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_7036-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Final result. NOTE: the led strips in the picture are at 100%, 30% is enough for us.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once set up you can hook up your Hue&#8217;s to the Ambilights and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/vlc_I6ihUNwd2n-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/vlc_I6ihUNwd2n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/vlc_I6ihUNwd2n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/vlc_I6ihUNwd2n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/vlc_I6ihUNwd2n-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cln.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/vlc_I6ihUNwd2n-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Philips Ambilight can connect to Philips Hue lights. 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