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Research profile · last verified 2026-09-30⚠ Similar names, different products: ⚠ Three lengths of this exact product exist and only the number tells them apart: 22 ft, this 45 ft with 16 bulbs, and 91 ft. Beyond the lengths, 'Festavia' also names two other outdoor Hue products with different jobs — the seasonal string lights, tiny LEDs on a wire for wrapping a tree, and the permanent pod line, sealed pods you screw under an eave and leave up all year. This globe line is the patio one: visible, replaceable, shatterproof bulbs hanging on a string. Hue also sells a two-pack of replacement Festavia bulbs, which is an accessory rather than a product on this shelf.
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Protocols: ZIGBEE · BLUETOOTH[1][11][20]
Before you buy
A Hue Bridge, per Hue's own 'Bridge required' statement on this product's page — and the Bridge is also what carries every platform in the compatibility list, so the hub requirement and the ecosystem support are one fact seen twice.
Yes — Hue states 'Bridge required' for this product outright. ⚠ Do not read the Bluetooth radio as a standalone fallback here: unlike the seasonal Festavia string lights, this product's own page names the Bridge as a requirement. If the household has no Bridge, that is a second purchase on top of $229.99.[1][11][20]
Follow the recorded connection below. Equipment details and setup limits explain what else this path needs.
Philips Hue Festavia Globe Bulb String Lights (45 ft)
What you gainUse the recorded platform connection.
Keep in mindCheck the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
A Hue Bridge, per Hue's own 'Bridge required' statement on this product's page — and the Bridge is also what carries every platform in the compatibility list, so the hub requirement and the ecosystem support are one fact seen twice.
Hue names Apple Home on this product's compatibility list, through the Bridge — a genuine Apple path to patio lighting, which is rarer on this shelf than it should be. Hue does not say which controls Apple Home gets for these lights, so color, color temperature and brightness are unconfirmed there.[1][6][11][20][27]
Follow the recorded connection below. Equipment details and setup limits explain what else this path needs.
Philips Hue Festavia Globe Bulb String Lights (45 ft)
What you gainUse the recorded platform connection.
Keep in mindCheck the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
A Hue Bridge, per Hue's own 'Bridge required' statement on this product's page — and the Bridge is also what carries every platform in the compatibility list, so the hub requirement and the ecosystem support are one fact seen twice.
These lights reach Google Home through the Hue Bridge they require, which you link to Google Home with your Hue account through Works with Google. Hue's Google guide lists commands such as "Turn the bedroom blue" and "Dim the lights to 60%", but it is written for all Hue lights, and this product's page only names Google Home in its compatibility list, so color, color temperature and brightness are unconfirmed for these lights in Google Home.[1][11][20][22][27][29]
Follow the recorded connection below. Equipment details and setup limits explain what else this path needs.
Philips Hue Festavia Globe Bulb String Lights (45 ft)
What you gainUse the recorded platform connection.
Keep in mindCheck the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
A Hue Bridge, per Hue's own 'Bridge required' statement on this product's page — and the Bridge is also what carries every platform in the compatibility list, so the hub requirement and the ecosystem support are one fact seen twice.
These lights reach Alexa through the Hue Bridge they require: Hue connects the bridge to Alexa through the Hue skill in the Alexa app, and the lights come along with it. Hue's Alexa guide lists commands such as "Turn the living room purple" and "Dim the lights to 30%", but it is written for all Hue lights, and this product's page only names Alexa in its compatibility list, so color, color temperature and brightness are unconfirmed for these lights in Alexa.[1][11][20][21][27][28]
Compatibility is named, but the connection method is not documented here. A working path cannot be drawn yet.
A Hue Bridge, per Hue's own 'Bridge required' statement on this product's page — and the Bridge is also what carries every platform in the compatibility list, so the hub requirement and the ecosystem support are one fact seen twice.
Signify lists Samsung SmartThings among the systems these lights work with, with the Hue Bridge required, but does not say how they connect or what you can control there. The same list appears on every Hue product page, so treat it as a statement about the Hue system.[1][11][27]
Follow the recorded connection below. Equipment details and setup limits explain what else this path needs.
Philips Hue Festavia Globe Bulb String Lights (45 ft)
What you gainThis connection communicates locally.
Keep in mindCheck the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
A Hue Bridge, per Hue's own 'Bridge required' statement on this product's page — and the Bridge is also what carries every platform in the compatibility list, so the hub requirement and the ecosystem support are one fact seen twice.
A Hue Bridge is required. Home Assistant's own Hue integration brings in the lights connected to the bridge as light entities, so these lights change color and color temperature from Home Assistant, and Home Assistant's light support covers dimming as well, although Hue's own page for this product does not mention dimming. Hue scenes you build in the Hue app come across as scenes you can trigger. The gradient effects these lights are sold for stay in the Hue app, and building or editing Hue scenes inside Home Assistant is not supported.[1][8][9][14][17][18][30]
One device can provide more than one role. These are setup requirements, not a shopping list of separate purchases.
What could you do with this?
Start with a documented control or event. The selected connection shows what is confirmed for that platform.
Apple Home · Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)
This device supports color.
Setup: Maker’s hub or bridge
Maker’s hub or bridge. A Hue Bridge, per Hue's own 'Bridge required' statement on this product's page — and the Bridge is also what carries every platform in the compatibility list, so the hub requirement and the ecosystem support are one fact seen twice. Required product →
Hue names Apple Home on this product's compatibility list, through the Bridge — a genuine Apple path to patio lighting, which is rarer on this shelf than it should be. Hue does not say which controls Apple Home gets for these lights, so color, color temperature and brightness are unconfirmed there.
Connection documentation: [1] [6] [11] [20] [27]
Device documentation: [16] [20]
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-20
Google Home · Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)
This device supports color.
Setup: Maker’s hub or bridge
Maker’s hub or bridge. A Hue Bridge, per Hue's own 'Bridge required' statement on this product's page — and the Bridge is also what carries every platform in the compatibility list, so the hub requirement and the ecosystem support are one fact seen twice. Required product →
These lights reach Google Home through the Hue Bridge they require, which you link to Google Home with your Hue account through Works with Google. Hue's Google guide lists commands such as "Turn the bedroom blue" and "Dim the lights to 60%", but it is written for all Hue lights, and this product's page only names Google Home in its compatibility list, so color, color temperature and brightness are unconfirmed for these lights in Google Home.
Connection documentation: [1] [11] [20] [22] [27] [29]
Device documentation: [16] [20]
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-20
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-20
Alexa · Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)
This device supports color.
Setup: Maker’s hub or bridge
Maker’s hub or bridge. A Hue Bridge, per Hue's own 'Bridge required' statement on this product's page — and the Bridge is also what carries every platform in the compatibility list, so the hub requirement and the ecosystem support are one fact seen twice. Required product →
These lights reach Alexa through the Hue Bridge they require: Hue connects the bridge to Alexa through the Hue skill in the Alexa app, and the lights come along with it. Hue's Alexa guide lists commands such as "Turn the living room purple" and "Dim the lights to 30%", but it is written for all Hue lights, and this product's page only names Alexa in its compatibility list, so color, color temperature and brightness are unconfirmed for these lights in Alexa.
Connection documentation: [1] [11] [20] [21] [27] [28]
Device documentation: [16] [20]
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-20
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-20
SmartThings · Works per the maker; details unconfirmed
This device supports color.
Setup: Maker’s hub or bridge
Maker’s hub or bridge. A Hue Bridge, per Hue's own 'Bridge required' statement on this product's page — and the Bridge is also what carries every platform in the compatibility list, so the hub requirement and the ecosystem support are one fact seen twice. Required product →
Signify lists Samsung SmartThings among the systems these lights work with, with the Hue Bridge required, but does not say how they connect or what you can control there. The same list appears on every Hue product page, so treat it as a statement about the Hue system.
Connection documentation: [1] [11] [27]
Device documentation: [16] [20]
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-20
Home Assistant · Works
This device supports color.
Setup: Maker’s hub or bridge
Maker’s hub or bridge. A Hue Bridge, per Hue's own 'Bridge required' statement on this product's page — and the Bridge is also what carries every platform in the compatibility list, so the hub requirement and the ecosystem support are one fact seen twice. Required product →
A Hue Bridge is required. Home Assistant's own Hue integration brings in the lights connected to the bridge as light entities, so these lights change color and color temperature from Home Assistant, and Home Assistant's light support covers dimming as well, although Hue's own page for this product does not mention dimming. Hue scenes you build in the Hue app come across as scenes you can trigger. The gradient effects these lights are sold for stay in the Hue app, and building or editing Hue scenes inside Home Assistant is not supported.
Connection documentation: [1] [8] [9] [14] [17] [18] [30]
Device documentation: [16] [20]
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-19
home-assistant.io · checked 2026-10-07
api.github.com · checked 2026-10-20
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-07
Home Assistant · Works
This device supports color temperature.
Setup: Maker’s hub or bridge
Maker’s hub or bridge. A Hue Bridge, per Hue's own 'Bridge required' statement on this product's page — and the Bridge is also what carries every platform in the compatibility list, so the hub requirement and the ecosystem support are one fact seen twice. Required product →
A Hue Bridge is required. Home Assistant's own Hue integration brings in the lights connected to the bridge as light entities, so these lights change color and color temperature from Home Assistant, and Home Assistant's light support covers dimming as well, although Hue's own page for this product does not mention dimming. Hue scenes you build in the Hue app come across as scenes you can trigger. The gradient effects these lights are sold for stay in the Hue app, and building or editing Hue scenes inside Home Assistant is not supported.
Connection documentation: [1] [8] [9] [14] [17] [18] [30]
Device documentation: [16] [20]
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-19
home-assistant.io · checked 2026-10-07
api.github.com · checked 2026-10-20
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-07
A documented control or event is one part of a setup. It does not by itself establish a complete automation.
A platform connection does not confirm every function. Controls and reported events are shown separately from what an automation can use.
Compare all five platforms. On a narrow screen, scroll the table sideways.
| Device function | Apple HomeWorks; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)[1][6][11][20][27] | Google HomeWorks; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)[1][11][20][22][27][29] | AlexaWorks; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)[1][11][20][21][27][28] | SmartThingsWorks per the maker; details unconfirmed[1][11][27] | Home AssistantWorks[1][8][9][14][17][18][30] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ColorDevice control | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Works |
| Color temperatureDevice control | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Works |
| BrightnessFunction | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated |
Automation availability for this model is not established.
✓ Documented for this connection. × A stated limit. ◐ A partial function. ? Not established. A listed device function does not establish a complete routine, its other equipment or any plan requirements.
Hue names Apple Home on this product's compatibility list, through the Bridge — a genuine Apple path to patio lighting, which is rarer on this shelf than it should be. Hue does not say which controls Apple Home gets for these lights, so color, color temperature and brightness are unconfirmed there.[1][6][11][20][27]
These lights reach Google Home through the Hue Bridge they require, which you link to Google Home with your Hue account through Works with Google. Hue's Google guide lists commands such as "Turn the bedroom blue" and "Dim the lights to 60%", but it is written for all Hue lights, and this product's page only names Google Home in its compatibility list, so color, color temperature and brightness are unconfirmed for these lights in Google Home.[1][11][20][22][27][29]
These lights reach Alexa through the Hue Bridge they require: Hue connects the bridge to Alexa through the Hue skill in the Alexa app, and the lights come along with it. Hue's Alexa guide lists commands such as "Turn the living room purple" and "Dim the lights to 30%", but it is written for all Hue lights, and this product's page only names Alexa in its compatibility list, so color, color temperature and brightness are unconfirmed for these lights in Alexa.[1][11][20][21][27][28]
Signify lists Samsung SmartThings among the systems these lights work with, with the Hue Bridge required, but does not say how they connect or what you can control there. The same list appears on every Hue product page, so treat it as a statement about the Hue system.[1][11][27]
A Hue Bridge is required. Home Assistant's own Hue integration brings in the lights connected to the bridge as light entities, so these lights change color and color temperature from Home Assistant, and Home Assistant's light support covers dimming as well, although Hue's own page for this product does not mention dimming. Hue scenes you build in the Hue app come across as scenes you can trigger. The gradient effects these lights are sold for stay in the Hue app, and building or editing Hue scenes inside Home Assistant is not supported.[1][8][9][14][17][18][30]
Platform documentation:
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-20
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-20
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-20
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-07
home-assistant.io · checked 2026-10-07
api.github.com · checked 2026-10-20
Listed device functions are established from vendor documentation. An ability missing here is unestablished, not necessarily absent.
| Ecosystem | Support | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note) — see the catch[1][11][20][21][27][28] | These lights reach Alexa through the Hue Bridge they require: Hue connects the bridge to Alexa through the Hue skill in the Alexa app, and the lights come along with it. Hue's Alexa guide lists commands such as "Turn the living room purple" and "Dim the lights to 30%", but it is written for all Hue lights, and this product's page only names Alexa in its compatibility list, so color, color temperature and brightness are unconfirmed for these lights in Alexa.In Amazon Alexa you also need: a Philips Hue Bridge |
| Google Home | Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note) — see the catch[1][11][20][22][27][29] | These lights reach Google Home through the Hue Bridge they require, which you link to Google Home with your Hue account through Works with Google. Hue's Google guide lists commands such as "Turn the bedroom blue" and "Dim the lights to 60%", but it is written for all Hue lights, and this product's page only names Google Home in its compatibility list, so color, color temperature and brightness are unconfirmed for these lights in Google Home.In Google Home you also need: a Philips Hue Bridge |
| Apple Home | Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note) — see the catch[1][6][11][20][27] | Hue names Apple Home on this product's compatibility list, through the Bridge — a genuine Apple path to patio lighting, which is rarer on this shelf than it should be. Hue does not say which controls Apple Home gets for these lights, so color, color temperature and brightness are unconfirmed there.In Apple Home you also need: a Philips Hue Bridge |
| SmartThings | Works per the maker; details unconfirmedWorks per the maker; details unconfirmed — see the catch[1][11][27] | Signify lists Samsung SmartThings among the systems these lights work with, with the Hue Bridge required, but does not say how they connect or what you can control there. The same list appears on every Hue product page, so treat it as a statement about the Hue system.In SmartThings you also need: a Philips Hue Bridge |
| Home Assistant | WorksWorks with this ecosystem[1][8][9][14][17][18][30] | A Hue Bridge is required. Home Assistant's own Hue integration brings in the lights connected to the bridge as light entities, so these lights change color and color temperature from Home Assistant, and Home Assistant's light support covers dimming as well, although Hue's own page for this product does not mention dimming. Hue scenes you build in the Hue app come across as scenes you can trigger. The gradient effects these lights are sold for stay in the Hue app, and building or editing Hue scenes inside Home Assistant is not supported.In Home Assistant you also need: a Philips Hue Bridge |
✓ Works without a subscription: Yes.
Vendor account required: Inconclusive — we read the vendor's own setup material and it does not say either way. Treat it as unanswered rather than as a no.[5]
No subscription. Nothing on this product's page gates a lighting function behind a plan; Hue's paid tier is a camera and security service unrelated to lighting. The cost is entirely up-front — the string, plus a Bridge if you do not already own one.
The Bridge is required, so $229.99 is the floor rather than the price if you are new to Hue — and at 800 lumens across 45 feet this is atmosphere, not illumination, which is the right expectation for a patio string and the wrong one for lighting a yard. What justifies the premium over a dumb globe string is the part nobody advertises: the bulbs come out. Hue lists the bulbs as replaceable, so a single failure can be a bulb swap rather than a binned run — which is exactly the failure that makes cheap string lights disposable.
A patio, deck or pergola in a house that already has a Hue Bridge, where the lights are meant to be seen as part of the scene rather than hidden. The replaceable shatterproof bulbs are the practical argument and the full-colour gradient is the fun one, with a genuine Apple Home path alongside Alexa, Google and SmartThings. Skip it if you need brightness rather than mood, or if you have no Bridge and no intention of buying one.
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