<ul><li>Philips 8100 series smart TVs are available in 4 sizes - 43-inch, 50-inch, 65-inch and 70-inch </li><li>The smaller 43-inch TV starts at a price of ₹39,500.</li><li>The smart TV line-up supports 4K UHD resolution and Dolby Vision. </li></ul>The smart TV market is not short of options anymore. We now have TVs available at different sizes, price points and of course by different brands offering a multitude of features. While we have seen the segment being taken over by affordable TVs when it comes to more masses, brands like Samsung, Sony and LG are leading the charge on the other end of the spectrum. Philips with its new line of smart TV’s is trying to be an alternative to these obvious choices. But does it? I have spent a month using the Philips 8100 series TV and here is my comprehensive review. Price &amp; Availability The Philips 8100 series 50PUT8115 4K LED smart TV starts at a price ₹39,500 for the 43-inch variant, the 50-inch variant is priced at ₹48,900. There is another 55-inch variant offered at ₹52,490 and a 65-inch variant is priced at ₹89,900. Finally, there is also a 70-inch variant available for ₹1,04,990. The TVs are available on Amazon and selected offline retail stores. Design &amp; Build The <keyword id="7634823" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="philips-tv" source="Orion">Philips TV</keyword> leaves a lot to be desired aesthetically. Sporting an overall black theme, the design is rather traditional and we don't get to see anything extra attempted by the design folks at Philips. Yes, we can pass it off as a minimal design choice but something as simple as a silver trim on the chin would have made it look slightly better. <div type="image" title="Philips 8100 series sports minimalistic design" msid="92363242" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Philips 8100 series sports minimalistic design&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean the TV looks bad sitting in your home. But if you have a vibrant room, then it might look off with your decor or will look rather bland to be precise. While most TV’s are generally placed in a dedicated space, it’s still expected to sport a sturdy build quality. Although the Philips 8100 series TV is mostly plastic, it still feels sturdy and is easy to move around. The slim profile of the TV also makes it easier for its mobility. The installation process is also quite simple. You can either put it on the stands provided in the box or or use the wall mount to hang it on the wall. Philips provides you with a plethora of connectivity options on the TV. There are 4 HDMI ports, all of which support 4K UHD resolution, 2 USB ports, and a TV antenna port. There is also a digital audio output port, a network port, and an earphone jack. Placed on the back towards the left side, the position of these ports is favorable for cable management as well. I had plugged in my set-top box and Playstation simultaneously and I didn’t find any issue. Philips bundles a remote controller with the TV. Combining both Bluetooth and IR the remote is chunkier than what we see on other smart TVs. It runs on two triple-A batteries which are provided with the TV. Display <div type="image" title="The black levels on Philips 8100 series TV is satisfying" msid="92363326" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The black levels on Philips 8100 series TV is satisfying&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The 8100 series TV features a 50-inch 4K Ultra HD LED display wiith a 3840x2160 pixels resolution. The TV has a peak brightness of 400 nits which is fairly impressive on paper. But how’s the performance? Nothing extraordinary. But that doesn’t make it bad. The 4K panel produces vibrant images and the color accuracy is top-notch. The colors look rich, close to the source, and life-like. The images produced are crisp and the black levels are also satisfactory. The TV also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision which kicks in when you are watching supported content, and yes it does make a difference. While I played Marvel’s Moon Knight on it, Dolby Vision kicked in automatically and enhanced both the visual and audio experience. I could count the grains in the sand while Mark Spector was racing through Egypt. To test its proficiency further I switched to Netlflix and watched Tik Tik Boom. The Andrew Garfield movie is in HDR10+ format, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it as it is supposed to be. <div type="image" title="TV retains natural colors" msid="92363724" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;TV retains natural colors&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> In my experience so far, I have not come across any banding issue as such. Basically, there was no overlap of RGB color tones. As the case is with black levels in the TV, the light uniformity is also favorable. There were occasional misses on some shades of red, but nothing that would spoil your experience. Viewing angles is a tricky affair on this one. While the image quality stays intact when I am standing at around 30 degrees from the display, it spoils beyond that. To give you a reference - the TV is in my drawing room and my sofa is placed not exactly opposite to it. I had to move my sofa in front of the TV for a better experience. So if its a viewing party with multiple people in the room, some of you might have to sit on the floor. Like most other Smart TVs in this range, there are multiple picture modes on the 8100 series. Namely, there is a standard, vivid, sport, movie, game, and energy-saving mode. Each of them brings upon a dedicated preset which is customizable. The specifications include backlight, brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and sharpness. While I made sure that I watch content specifically made for each mode, I saw myself coming back to the Vivid option more often. Having these options is great, but a user needs to scout back to the home menu to change the setting which can be annoying. I wish, Philips had added a dedicated button on the controller for this function, as they have for input modes. If you are someone who enjoys console gaming a lot, then with a 60Hz refresh rate the <keyword id="7076592" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="philips-smart-tv" source="Orion">Philips Smart TV</keyword> performs decently well. However, even with the dedicated game mode picture setting, there were glares on the TV that spoiled our experience. The display has been paired together with a dual speaker set-up providing a total audio output of 20W. The audio quality of the TV is fairly good and bassy. With Dolby Atmos support it is further enhanced for better audio detail. Where it lags behind is the volume level, the audio levels fall short if you have placed the TV in a bigger room in my experience. Performance &amp; User Experience <div type="image" title="Philips 8100 series TV runs on Android TV 10" msid="92363749" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Philips 8100 series TV runs on Android TV 10&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Running on Android TV 10 out of the box we are greeted with a stock UI layout once we turn on the Philips TV. The UI is easier on the eyes, and even if you are not familiar with a smart TV set-up, you will learn your way around it quickly. A certified Google OS also means access to a well-rounded library of Google apps like Google movies and even the Playstore. Yes, the TV already comes preloaded with 3rd party OTT apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime, but you can download more. With available storage of 4.5GB, the TV cannot store multiple apps simultaneously. This is underwhelming since the competition like the Redmi TV provides 16GB of internal storage. It also cut shorts the potential of a Google-backed OS. Yes, you might say we use a Fire TV stick, so we don’t want internal storage, but then why do you need a smart TV at all? Fortunately, the apps that you finally retain onboard are managed well. The 1.5GB RAM smoothly handles applications and retains them for longer periods of time. I would switch between Youtube and Prime after a period of 2 hours sometimes and the TV would jump straight to the time code I left my movie on. There are other important Google features onboard like Google voice assistant which can be accessed from the bundled remote. So far, the TV has not missed a single voice command. Take note of this since many TVs suffer from accuracy issues on voice commands, even in the premium segment. You also get Google Chromecast built-in so, if you have to make certain presentations on it, you are good. The connectivity is seamless and it works in a jiffy. Verdict Philips 8100 series smart TV packs in all the desired features that you expect from a product of this caliber, where it lags behind are the price. At ₹48,900 for 50-inch, it is costlier than its counterparts from Xiaomi and TCL, and also lags behind in terms of specs and features. The panel quality is impressive but the overall offering falls short of its competitors that offer a bigger screen with same feature set.

Philips 8100 Series 50-inch Smart TV Review

<ul><li>Kodak Matrix QLED 4K Smart TV is available in 3 screen sizes - 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch</li><li>The review is for the 55-inch screen variant offered at a price of ₹40,999</li><li>The TV supports 4K resolution with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision</li></ul>The market for affordable 4K Smart TVs is growing rapidly. Especially since we have seen the rise of viable options from brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus, TCL and others. Recently we also reviewed <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/news/philips-8100-series-50-inch-smart-tv-review/articleshow/92363078.cms">Philips 8100 series</a> 4K LED TV, a solid product only dwarfed by its price. Since then, the market has raised the bar, and now we see QLED panels in the same price bracket. Enter the Kodak Matrix QLED 4K Smart TV. Kodak, a fairly new brand in this smart TV category, seems to have gotten it right. The TV has a QLED Panel, a decent processor, and Google TV OS. But does this spec sheet translate to a great viewing experience? I answer that in my review. Price &amp; Availability Kodak Matrix QLED TV is available in three screen sizes. A 50-inch screen size variant is offered at a price of ₹33,999. The second variant offers a 55-inch screen size priced at ₹40,999. Finally, there is a variant with a 65-inch screen size priced at ₹59,999. The Smart TV is available exclusively on Flipkart. Design &amp; Build Quality <div type="image" title="Kodak Matrix QLED TV is easy to set-up and sports a robust build quality." msid="95583713" hostid="261" sizebytes="68972" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Kodak Matrix QLED TV is easy to set-up and sports a robust build quality.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> As with most TVs in this price bracket, the Kodak TV fails to leave a mark aesthetically. It follows a textbook design language that involves an overall black frame with no attempt to break the monotony. Yes, it is minimalistic, but if you have a swanky living room, it might look out of place. I wish brands could take the aesthetics of a TV more seriously and try to adapt small changes, like a silver trim on the chin. The Matrix QLED redeems itself when we move to the build quality. The TV feels robust and heavy, reassuring of its build quality. This is important since TVs sit in their spots for long periods, generally forever. So, having a strong build quality becomes paramount. The installation process of the TV is also fairly straightforward. You can either install it on the wall with the bundled mount. Or, you can set it up on a table with the provided metallic legs. Kodak provides the necessary ports on the TV to connect multiple devices. Three HDMI ports and two USB ports on the TV combined with an AUX port. Port placement is also favorable for cable management and reach. Both in terms of wall mount and a table set-up. <div type="image" title="The bundled smart remote is easy to use." msid="95583755" hostid="261" sizebytes="46808" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The bundled smart remote is easy to use. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The smart TV comes bundled with a sleek remote, and an IR blaster unit. Like it is generally for smart TVs, the remote also sports a minimalistic design, with shortcut keys for applications. The remote is made of good quality plastic and feels light in hand. The in-built microphone on the remote is also uber-responsive, not missing my voice command even once. The remote control has an IR blaster unit and shortcut keys for applications. It is responsive, and the in-built microphone works really well, rarely missing out on speech recognition. Display &amp; Audio <div type="image" title="HDR Performance of the QLED TV is impressive with proper differentiation between darker and lighter zones." msid="95583780" hostid="261" sizebytes="51310" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;HDR Performance of the QLED TV is impressive with proper differentiation between darker and lighter zones.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> My Kodak Matrix QLED TV review unit features a 55-inch display with a 2160 X 3840 pixels resolution. And it is gorgeous to look at, making you forget about the subdued styling and aesthetics. And surprisingly, all the variants come with 4K/UHD resolution support. So the native applications on the Google TV OS and third-party OTT apps fully utilize these specs. Throughout the weekend, I caught up with the House of the Dragon on Disney+ Hotstar. A perfect show to test the prowess of this TV. From the first frame itself, the images rendered are breathtaking when the HDR kicks in. The video output is crisp, with top-notch color accuracy and details. To the point that I could count the feathers on Rhenyra’s dragon. Since it is a 10-bit panel, it produces 1.1 billion colors and has a peak brightness of 550 nits. And as one would expect, it gets really bright. Rounding back to my experience of watching House of the Dragons, certain frames can be too dark to retain vision. Yet, the brightness control on the TV would help me establish the frame. <div type="image" title="The QLED panel is color accurate." msid="95583820" hostid="261" sizebytes="95856" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;The QLED panel is color accurate. &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Combined with the contrast that QLED technology brings with it makes the experience even more enjoyable. The color banding was also minimal, only noticeable in long intervals or when a frame suddenly shifted from a dark setup to a bright one. Light bleeding was also minimal on the TV. The TV also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+. As I mentioned, compatible applications like Netflix and Prime also take full advantage of this. When you start streaming content on these apps, the Dolby Vision logo pops up, and one can observe the image quality jumping up. <div type="image" title="Different picture modes lets you customise the display as per the content." msid="95583972" hostid="261" sizebytes="64580" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Different picture modes lets you customise the display as per the content. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The dynamic range on the TV is also satisfactory, with a solid diversification between darker and lighter parts of the display. There are some interesting presets for display settings on the TV for different types of content. There is a movie mode, sports mode, energy-saving mode, and vivid picture mode. I found the movie mode to work the best across all content genres. It maintains the right balance of contrast and color tones. I switched to user mode, where I had created a dedicated preset for playing games on my console. Beyond these presets, there are some advanced settings as well. You can control dynamic backlighting, which means you can control the dimming on the TV. You also get Luma control and DI film mode as well. DI film mode is interesting since it allows the TV to recognize the movies done in 24fps and refrains from applying motion smoothing. It lets you watch the film as intended by the filmmaker. While these features are wholesome, I feel many users will never even bother to come up to this menu. <div type="image" title="Dynamic back lighting in advance settings lets you adjust the dimming on the smart TV" msid="95584030" hostid="261" sizebytes="18206" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Dynamic back lighting in advance settings lets you adjust the dimming on the smart TV&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The viewing experience on the Kodak TV doesn’t let you down easily, but it misses a gaming spot. Unfortunately, we don’t see any dedicated game mode or a high refresh rate here. A higher refresh rate would have added a kick to my console gaming. The experience is still decent, and I didn’t face any issues such as input lag. <div type="image" title="Matrix QLED TV misses out on a dedicated game mode." msid="95584370" hostid="261" sizebytes="109018" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Matrix QLED TV misses out on a dedicated game mode. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Before closing this section, it’s important to highlight the audio prowess of the Kodak Matrix TV. It features a 40W stereo speaker setup supporting Dolby Atmos and DTS TruSurround sound. I have used the TV extensively with the default audio settings, and the experience is pleasing. The audio output is loud but lacks a subwoofer so the thump in the bass is flat. Especially for a smart tv without a dedicated subwoofer. The downward-facing speakers deliver crisp details and a sound that could fill my drawing room. The experience gets immersive with TruSurround sound mode. It opens the sound stage for better details, and movies supporting the DTS format get even better. For a drawing room of 20ft x 10ft in my case I did not find the need to use a soundbar. But, if you have a bigger room then you should definitely consider a dedicated speaker set-up. UI &amp; Performance <div type="image" title="Google TV OS is clean and easy to understand." msid="95584176" hostid="261" sizebytes="82998" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Google TV OS is clean and easy to understand.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>I certainly feel that a certified Google TV OS is truly interactive for smart TVs. Kodak has stuck the right chord here. Turning on the TV, we get to see the Google TV animation, and things go only upward from here. As expected, the UI is clean and shows no signs of bloatware or a third-party skin. To the point and easy to understand, the elders in my family could also find their way around the TV. This is an important factor since that age group generally uses a TV. Google TV OS also means unprecedented access to the Google Play store. Optimized and loaded with TV-specific applications, it delivers a complete experience to the user. You can download games, music streaming apps like Spotify, Youtube music, and, of course popular OTT apps. Google TV brings in favorite Google features as well. Like Google Chromecast, and voice assistant, both of which work pretty well here. All this aside, unfortunately, it retains the same minor annoying issues we are used to on Google TV OS. Most prominently, we can’t change the picture settings while we are watching something in an application. I hope we see this feature soon enough. Coming out to make the switch in picture settings just breaks the flow altogether. Another problem that is not on Kodak’s end is the fact that you can’t continue watching content on Netflix and Prime Video. This is when you have the same account logged in with your mobile device and TV. So you can consider this a heads-up. While the UI is mostly stable and clean, I am a bit disappointed with the bootup speed of the TV. After turning it on, it takes about a minute and a half to set up. It doesn’t sound too much, but after a while, it gets annoying. The lag remains when switching between applications as well, with the TV taking its sweet time to land on an application. I feel the 2GB RAM on the TV is not enough to handle the software it carries. Storage space, however, is fine at 16GB. Enough to download applications and then some files if you wish to. Verdict Kodak Matric QLED TV is an ideal range of smart TVs under a tight budget. Starting at ₹33,999 for the 50-inch variant, they are easy to recommend considering the features they offer. Yes, the audio setup is a bit underwhelming but the TV makes up for it with a solid display prowess, a stable Google TV OS and healthy connectivity options.

Kodak Matrix QLED 4K Smart TV Review

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It can be preordered starting on September 3 from the <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_090320_philips-hue-play-iris-price/https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/decision#filters=LIGHTSTRIPS_SU&amp;sliders=&amp;support=&amp;price=&amp;priceBoxes=&amp;page=&amp;layout=12.newest.p-grid-iconut=12.newest.p-grid-icon" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Philips Hue website</a>, and it will be fully released and available to buy starting on October 16 in the US. <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_090320_philips-hue-play-iris-price/https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/decision#filters=LIGHTSTRIPS_SU&amp;sliders=&amp;support=&amp;price=&amp;priceBoxes=&amp;page=&amp;layout=12.newest.p-grid-iconut=12.newest.p-grid-icon" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"></a>The new <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_090320_philips-hue-play-iris-price/https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/p/hue-white-and-color-ambiance-iris-table-lamp/046677561796" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Philips Hue Iris lamp</a> is designed to shine customizable light onto a wall (preferably white) to offer indirect ambient lighting. The new Hue Iris improves over the original Iris that the company said offers richer colors, dimming levels that go lower, and higher brightness up to 570 lumens. It can be controlle over Bluetooth or paired with the Hue Bridge for the full set of features and customization. The Hue Iris costs $100 and will be fully released and available to buy starting on October 19.<a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_090320_philips-hue-play-iris-price/https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/p/hue-white-and-color-ambiance-iris-table-lamp/046677561796" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><div type="image" title="Philips Hue Iris" height="1000" width="1500" msid="77918711" hostid="261"></div></a>

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<ul><li><keyword id="2210217" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oneplus" source="Orion">OnePlus</keyword> U1S 65-inch is among the best 65-inch TVs on a budget that come with all the popular smart features.</li><li>It’s been used for over a hundred hours and it’s managed to impress in most areas except for a couple.</li></ul>It's been over two years since OnePlus got into the TV segment with its premium Q1 and Q1 Pro. While after two years, the premium QLED TVs are still a great deal for the price, the company decided to follow up with budget variants for a wider consumer base. The latest in the portfolio is its U-series TVs that don't use the QLED panels but is a value offering for those who are ok to have an IPS LED panel in bigger size and lesser price, which is usual in this segment. I have been using the 65-inch U1S TV for over four months which is a fair amount of time to find out whether it's a safe investment or not as it’s been used for over a hundred hours. It has received a handful of software updates refining the user experience over time, and some initial bugs have also been fixed. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Price and competition" comment="subhead" text="Price and competition">Price and competition</cmsannotation> If you're looking to buy a 65-inch TV, you must read this review because this TV might save you some money. The OnePlus U1S 65-inch retails at ₹66,999, and its counterparts from Sony, LG and Samsung cost between ₹90,000-1,00,000, while brands like Xiaomi, HiSense and others are priced similarly. The Redmi X65 4K LED TV comes closest to taking on the U1S at ₹60,000. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="OnePlus U1S display performance" comment="subhead" text="OnePlus U1S display performance">OnePlus U1S display performance</cmsannotation> The U1S, as mentioned, has an IPS panel with 4K resolution and supports HDR 10, HDR 10+ but no Dolby Vision. The picture quality on the panel is splendid regardless of the low cost and the panel type. You can't compare it to more expensive counterparts having OLED or QLED but the colour accuracy and tones look very close to natural in both HDR and SDR content. Even more impressive is that the blacks look great, which is an uncommon trait on IPS panels and the same goes for the viewing angles and dark scenes. It's been a go-to screen for me for quite some time for dozens of shows and movies that came out during the course. The HDR performance of the TV is quite impressive for the price but it falls short in some areas compared to slightly premium competitors from Philips and Vu which are priced around 80K, and at that price, the best bet is to go for the 55-inch OnePlus Q1 Pro. While there's no Dolby Vision support, the HDR 10 and 10+ does enhance the results for HDR content if supported. The colour reproduction and tones, sharpness and brightness are very impressive. Even for SDR content, the quality was at par with the best in this range, it shows evenly saturated colour tones and crisp details with ample brightness. There's also an option to change picture modes and other settings like brightness, warmth etc to suit your preference. But of all the modes, we liked the 'Movie' the best for watching shows and movies. It also upscales regular 24fps and 30fps content to 60fps without showing any sign of stutter with the help of MEMC. It's great to watch fast-moving content like sports and even movies that support a higher refresh rate. I did not notice any banding or clouding issue, which used to be a common trait on LED panels, but this one does a great job in that department. I would recommend you to keep the TV in a position where there's no light source on the opposite sides as you might see the reflection on the screen in dark scenes. Even with the peak brightness, the issue sustains and it can be seen in the pictures I took of the TV. If you're a gamer with any of the new consoles with support for high refresh rate at 4K resolution, this TV can do a fair job for gaming as well. it supports HDMI 2.1 with Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) which turns on as soon as you plug your console. I used my PS5 to play some new titles like Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ghost of Tsushima and some multiplayer games like Fifa 21, and Rocket League and I didn't find a reason to complain unless your expectations are supremely high. It handles 60fps well, has great black levels and doesn't miss a single particle effect. Ghosts of Tsushima is a visual treat in itself and the TV doesn't upset in showing the beautiful horizons in their full glory. Details like the blowing wind, greenery, water and even combat sequences look great. Overall, this TV is tuned well for content ranging from animated cartoons to dark DC movies. Not only that, but gamers can also resort to this one if OLED and QLEDs are out of budget and the size matters more than the picture quality. Overall, the TV has a good panel for content consumption and gaming and this is where the praises for the TV come to an end as we will now venture into areas that have some issues that could affect your purchase decision. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Audio performance" comment="subhead" text="Audio performance">Audio performance</cmsannotation> As soon as I set up this TV, I went to YouTube to check the audio and I was a little disappointed. Not that I enjoy the audio now, but software updates over the months has improved the audio performance by a thick margin. The TV also supports Dolby Atmos, which means you can attach a supported soundbar or speaker if you wish to experience the best of what it has to offer. <div type="image" title="OnePlus TV Audio." msid="87667218" hostid="261"></div>The TV's audio is tuned in collaboration with Dynaudio and has two bottom-firing speaker units with 30W output. I am not a fan of built-in speakers on affordable TVs as the content nowadays is made for bigger and better speakers just like the screens. While the U1S does a fair job at voice clarity, loudness and definition, the bass response leaves you asking for more. You won't have the best experience watching a movie or even listening to a song unless you connect it to an external speaker. It's good enough for family members who watch daily soaps, cartoons, podcasts, news or even for gaming. So, investing in an external speaker is suggested only if you wish the get a theatre-like movie watching experience at home. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="User Interface and performance" comment="subhead" text="User Interface and performance">User Interface and performance</cmsannotation> Like all OnePlus TVs, the U1S also comes with Android TV 10 with a layer of OxygenPlay on top. It's a hybrid OS, which means you can operate in either of the two with a click of a button, which is a good addition as a preferential alternative. It offers tons of customisation options, modes and features but thankfully it doesn't make the interface look cluttered or ugly. Even kids and first time smart TV users can navigate through with ease. It offers multiple casting options like Miracast, Chromecast, and DLNA. There's also a seamless Google Assistant support that is accurate and fast, but at times it wakes up even when there's an 'Ok Google' advertisement on the TV. <div type="image" title="OnePlus TV UI." msid="87667205" hostid="261"></div>Other impressive features include the data saver mode, parental control using Connect app, and also screentime monitoring. The OnePlus Connect app not just acts as a remote control but also to play media using the phone. Lastly, the ecosystem that OnePlus is building with its accessories is also promising for the future. For example, those who own a OnePlus Watch can use it as a remote control, also the TV detects the TWS buds and enables quick pair when it's around the TV. However, we expect it to be more intuitive and seamless to call it a valuable addition to the overall experience. Especially, when they're restricted to OnePlus products that might not be the best investment for a user. The performance of the U1S is one area where the affordability of the TV becomes evident. While it did work smoothly initially, it did not keep it consistent over the past three months. It has a Mediatek MT9612 SoC with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Instances like switching between OxygenPlay and Android, opening apps like Netflix or Amazon Prime wasn't seamless as it stutters in between the process occasionally. The hiccups and lags are seen across the UI and more specifically in third party apps even those which come preinstalled. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Design, build and connectivity" comment="subhead" text="Design, build and connectivity">Design, build and connectivity</cmsannotation> The <keyword id="11344674" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oneplus-tv-u1s" source="Orion">OnePlus TV U1S</keyword> comes with tabletop feet and wall mount options, but I chose the former in my usage. Like most large-sized thin TVs this one also wobbles, but the feet are of metal and hold it sturdily so it won't fall off unless it's pushed with force. Also, the feet are placed widely unlike some TVs that have the stand in the centre, which means you'll need to have a big TV stand to place it. <div type="image" title="OnePlus TV Stand." msid="87667311" hostid="261"></div> The build quality is at par with my expectations at this price and also the standard. The bezels are minimal, the ports are convenient to reach. It has 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, an RF port, an AV port and an optical port. It also supports dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. <div type="image" title="OnePlus TV bezel." msid="87667259" hostid="261"></div>In terms of dimensions, ‎it is 21.2 x 88.8 x 144.8 cm and weighs 18.3 kg. The remote control has a new design, a better build quality and is very ergonomic to use. The power buttons remain embedded in the OnePlus button, which does confuse anyone who uses the TV for the first time, but it's not a deal-breaker. You need to long-press it to open power on/off options and a single click will navigate you to the OxygenPlay interface. <div type="image" title="OnePlus TV Ports." msid="87667323" hostid="261"></div>Everything from button feedback, placement seems fine but the long press isn't something conventional TV users are used to. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Who should buy the OnePlus TV U1S?" comment="subhead" text="Who should buy the OnePlus TV U1S?">Who should buy the OnePlus TV U1S?</cmsannotation> The OnePlus TV U1S has an impressive 65-inch panel which makes its presence felt in any room. It has its own share of shortcomings like average audio, stuttery UI and occasionally slow response rates. But considering the picture quality, features, design, ease of use and the price point, it is our top recommendation for those who want a large-sized <keyword id="1613954" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="4k-tv" source="Orion">4K TV</keyword>, with all the necessary smart features under the ₹70K price range. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/realme-gt-neo-2-5g-smartphone-review/articleshow/86995272.cms">Realme GT Neo 2 5G review: Great performance, fine display but camera needs work</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-review-foldable-phones-are-ready-for-the-mainstream/articleshow/87204758.cms">Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review – foldable phones are ready for the mainstream</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/realme-pad-review-delivers-what-it-promises/articleshow/86783511.cms">Realme Pad Review: Delivers what it promises</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="17995" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Prince-Harry">Prince Harry</keyword> had a "sense of humor" about <keyword id="7849400" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="HBO-Max">HBO Max</keyword>'s controversial series spoofing the <keyword id="72980" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="royal-family">royal family</keyword>.</li><li>"The Prince" creator Gary Janetti said cast member Orlando Bloom spoke to Harry about the show.</li><li>Bloom, who voices Harry in "The Prince," previously said the duke came across as "a nice guy."</li></ul>Prince Harry was seemingly unfazed about HBO Max's controversial new show poking fun at him and his royal relatives.Or at least that's how he felt about <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/royal-family-series-the-prince-hbo-max-orlando-bloom-2020-1?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=referralrral">"The Prince,"</a> an animated satire about the British <keyword id="6418563" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Royals">royals</keyword> told through the perspective of 8-year-old Prince George, before it premiered on July 29, according to the show's creator Gary Janetti. In an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8XT3gbesVk">Access Hollywood recap</a> of Janetti's guest appearance on <a href="https://www.bravotv.com/watch-what-happens-live-with-andy-cohen/season-18/episode-138/lisa-rinna-gary-janetti">"Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen,"</a> Janetti tells Cohen how Orlando Bloom, who voices the Duke of Sussex in the animated series, said that Harry had no issue with the show. "I don't know if Harry has said anything to Orlando about it, but I know before the show premiered, he was aware that Orlando was doing it and he seemed to have a sense of humor about it," Janetti, 55, said in his appearance on the talk show, which aired on August 11. <div type="image" title="A side by side of Orlando Bloom (left) and Prince Harry (right)." height="1000" width="1280" msid="85402593" hostid="261"></div>Bloom, 44, and the Duke of Sussex, 36, may have had further conversations about the show <a href="https://www.insider.com/katy-perry-told-orlando-bloom-play-prince-harry-the-prince-2021-7#:~:text=Orlando%20Bloom%20and%20Katy%20Perry%20became%20neighbors%20with%20Prince%20Harry,in%20an%20animated%20TV%20series.&amp;text=from%20July%2029.029.">now that they are living in the same neighborhood</a> in Montecito, California. It wasn't until after Bloom's wife Katy Perry convinced him to sign onto his role on "The Prince" that the pair actually met. In an interview with the <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/orlando-bloom-shedding-his-movie-star-image-demanding-roles-now-all-bets-are-1304804/">Hollywood Reporter</a>, Bloom said Harry came across as "a nice guy.""I think he's got a great sense of humor," Bloom said of Harry. "I hope he maintains that through this because they're sort of on a pedestal. We're showing real adoration to them in one form or another. I try to justify it, because quite frankly, if I'm honest, it's not like me to poke fun at anyone but it is done with affection."<blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px); data.width~540;"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.4537037037% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CR4lFtdnZjo" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank"></a> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by Gary Janetti (@garyjanetti)<time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime=""></time></div></blockquote>While Janetti said Harry seemed to have a "sense of humor" about the animated series, since the premiere of "The Prince," various critics and royal correspondents have <a href="https://www.insider.com/prince-harry-meghan-markle-prince-george-new-show-2021-7?utm_campaign=sf-insider-main&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;fbclid=IwAR0YfNsQbKx1wEAARP6zKsMmMB8H3ZIA9nEgf5cb9ocr6cXu8LRwT5BICW0u8LRwT5BICW0">slammed the show</a> for its portrayal of the royal children and for seemingly mocking the late Prince Philip's health just months after his death. In <a href="https://www.insider.com/new-cartoon-the-prince-royal-family-not-funny-review-2021-8">a review</a> of the show, Insider reporter <a href="https://www.insider.com/author/anneta-konstantinides">Anneta Konstantinides</a> agreed with critics, calling the show "cruel" without being "funny.""With everything that has happened in the royal family over the last few years, the adults are a ripe source of inspiration for commentary on the monarchy, as well as celebrity culture and the differences between British and American media and society," <a href="https://www.insider.com/author/anneta-konstantinides">Konstantinides wrote</a> "But satire still has to be smart, funny, and surprising. 'The Prince' drops the ball on all three, and needlessly makes fun of a kid in the process."

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<img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5e065a60855cc2308d79ae26-2400/img2350.jpeg" alt="Chromecast" />Business InsiderMy Chromecast plugged into my old TV.<ul class="summary-list"><li>A $35 <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/chromecast">Chromecast</a> device revived an old TV I was planning to give away. </li><li>The small device allows you to stream on your TV from a phone, tablet, or laptop. It plugs into your TV via the HDMI port and works with all major streaming apps, like HBO, Netflix, Hulu, and, YouTube.</li><li>Chromecasts can also work with older smart TVs that are on the verge of becoming obsolete.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.</a></li></ul>In the era of smart TVs and streaming devices, it's hard to remember a time when not everything had an instant connection to Netflix.But as little as five years ago, most of us were buying regular old TVs, without the built-in smarts. I got a 32-inch Sony TV as a Christmas gift in 2014, right before I moved into my first solo apartment. It was perfect for my needs at the time: it fit on my mantle, it had an HDMI port that allowed me to connect my laptop to play movies once in a while, and it sounded pretty good in my small, one-bedroom place.But by 2019, I had mostly worn out the speakers - I had to crank the volume nearly all the way up in order to hear something - and the size felt too small to properly enjoy movies or football games. My fiancé and I decided it was time to upgrade: we purchased a Vizio smart TV (a steal at less than $250) and hooked it up to an Apple TV. At this point, I was ready to hand off my old TV to any friend who wanted it, or put it by the curb and hope it ended up in a good home. But then I remembered I had an extra Chromecast dongle lying around - the perks of being a former tech reviewer - and decided to give it a shot. For the unfamiliar, a Chromecast allows you to stream on your TV from a phone, tablet, or laptop. It plugs into your TV via the HDMI port and works with all major streaming apps, like HBO, Netflix, Hulu, and, of course, YouTube. All you have to do is open the app on your iPhone or Android device, select what you'd like to watch, and then tap the cast button - your content will then appear on the TV screen as you control it from your phone. This isn't new technology by any means; Chromecast has been on the market since 2013. But I'd argue that the device is even more useful now than it's ever been for three reasons:<ol><li>We're all more used to using our phones for streaming, and many of us watch shows or movies on our smartphones anyway.</li><li>There are more streaming apps than ever before, but <a href="https://gizmodo.com/heres-why-netflix-is-leaving-some-roku-and-samsung-devi-1839782970">not all of them work</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-plus-not-working-vizio-smart-tvs-chromecast-2019-11">on every device</a>, like older smart TVs. Most of them are available on smartphones, however.</li><li>A $35 dongle is significantly cheaper than buying a new smart TV, or even a more sophisticated streaming device like an Apple TV, which will cost you <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k">up to $200.</a></li></ol>And I can now vouch for its usefulness myself: adding a Chromecast to my older TV has completely transformed it from an item I planned to give away into a newly smart TV and a permanent fixture in my bedroom. I can stream whatever I want as long as I have the app on my phone and it's compatible with Chromecast, and the worn out speakers aren't really a problem in the more confined space.(It's worth noting that Google isn't the only one doing this: Amazon and Roku make cheap streaming sticks as well, I just happen to prefer Google devices in my home.)<img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5e0658fd855cc23c0d31a6f4-2400/gettyimages-1150666987.jpg" alt="Chromecast" />Philip Barker/Future via Getty ImagesChromecast is only about two inches in diameter and tucks neatly behind your TV.Chromecast does come with a few challenges and limitations. It won't be compatible with every site or app you'd like to stream from, so if you watch shows and movies from some niche apps, it may not work (The device does have a lot of partners, though, so it's worth checking Google's partner list before you buy one.) It's also worth noting that those looking to watch unofficial streams will be out of luck, as only official content is supported.Additionally, the physical act of controlling what you're watching from your phone can be a little wonky. Anytime I need to pause and restart something, or change the volume from my phone, it can be a bit glitchy, as if my phone forgot it was in charge of the stream. It's not a deal-breaker, but I wouldn't recommend Chromecast as the streaming conduit on your main TV for this reason - it will probably end up annoying you.Flaws aside, however, for $35, you're getting your money's worth. 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DOES APPLE WANT TO BE IN THE GYM, OR IN HOSPITALS? Apple Analyst Philip Elmer-DeWitt has an interesting take on where the real opportunity might lie in the future for any Apple iWatch, which is what the tech press has imagined any new wrist-worn Apple gadget will be called. It may be that the real opportunity for disruption isn't in fitness, but in health care, he argues. Advanced in heart rate, blood pressure, and hydration sensors would make any new wearable device a possible sensor-loaded personal health monitor, and possibly lead to health care savings thanks to its role in boosting preventive care. (<a href="http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2014/02/03/apple-iwatch-oximetry-healthcare/" target="_blank">Fortune</a>)
<div class="KonaFilter image-container float_right click-to-enlarge" style="width:300px"><div class="image"><a title_source="BII" title_caption="" class="zoomin" href="http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5201375f69bedd8b09000006-960/bii_mobilehealth_projections.png"><img src="http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5201375f69bedd8b09000006-1200-924/bii_mobilehealth_projections.png?maxX=300" border="0" alt="BII_MobileHealth_Projections" width="300" style="float: right;" /></a>BII</div></div>*BI Intelligence covered the mobile health market in an August 2013 report, "<a href="https://intelligence.businessinsider.com/the-rise-of-the-mobile-health-industry-2013-8" target="_blank">Mobile Is Helping To Spur The Next Revolution In Health Care - The Transfer Of Power To Consumers</a>." Here's an <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/mobile-will-be-the-future-of-health-care-2013-11" target="_blank">excerpt</a>. We also published a forecast for the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/smart-watch-and-fitness-band-sales-2014-1" target="_blank">smart watch market</a>. 
WILL THE REAL PAPER PLEASE STAND UP? New York-based app development company FiftyThree has asked Facebook to change the name of its new mobile news reading app, Paper. Facebook's Paper app - essentially a new version of the News Feed - was launched Jan. 30. FiftyThree's app of the same name has existed for two years and turns iPads into digital sketchbooks, perfect for drawing mind maps, doodles, or back-of-the-napkin diagrams. FiftyThree's app is a favorite of tech writers, and won Apple's iPad App Of The Year 2012 distinction. With Facebook's scale and marketing prowess, the name confusion may crowd FiftyThree's Paper app out of top app charts and app store search engine results. Perhaps most ironically, FiftyThree's Paper app is a Facebook partner, since the app's sketches, or "ideas," as they're called, can be shared on Facebook, and 500,000 have been shared to date. (<a href="http://news.fiftythree.com/post/75486632209/every-story-has-a-name-fiftythrees-story-began?new_url=true" target="_blank">FiftyThree</a>)
QUOTE OF THE DAY - "What will Facebook's story be? Will they be the corporate giant who bullies their developers? Or be agile, recognize a mistake, and fix it? Is it 'Move fast and break things' or 'Move fast and make things'." - Georg Petschnigg, FiftyThree's co-founder and CEO, in his <a href="http://news.fiftythree.com/post/75486632209/every-story-has-a-name-fiftythrees-story-began?new_url=true" target="_blank">open letter to Facebook</a>. 
SO IS FACEBOOK'S PAPER APP ANY GOOD?: The app, which is the brainchild of Facebook's Creative Labs team, has in fact been receiving rave reviews for its design, and user experience. Because the app is not heavily branded as a Facebook product, it seems less like an effort to make Facebook itself more relevant to users, and more like an opportunity for Facebook's most innovative engineers and designers to create a powerful new product incorporating much of what they've learned as they've watched the News Feed develop. Business Insider's Jim Edwards has described it as a "massive redesign" of Facebook itself, and said it is "excellent." It will be interesting to see whether any of the insights gained from Paper will ultimately feed back into how Facebook thinks about and organizes its marquee News Feed. (<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-paper-app-redesign-of-facebook-2014-2" target="_blank">Business Insider</a>)
THE BENEFITS OF THE SHARK TANK: "I never would have imagined the impact that 'Shark Tank' had on the downloads and the website." Those are the words of app developer Bruno François, whose video app Cycloramic leapt to number one in Apple's App Store his appearance on American reality TV show, Shark Tank, in which budding entrepreneurs pitch well-known venture capitalists and investors. Business Insider's Alison Griswold has the story, including an estimate for how much the appearance netted him in download revenue: $200,000. More than twice the $90,000 he was asking for from Shark Tank's panel of investors. (<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/shark-tank-cycloramic-marketing-effect-2014-2" target="_blank">Business Insider</a>)
MOBILE GEOMARKETING GETS A DEDICATED NEWS SITE: An item of interest to all local-mobile types: David Kaplan, an experienced writer for paidContent and more recently ad tech news site AdExchanger has been hired by cloud-powered and multi-device location marketing company Yext to edit a new media property called GeoMarketing. The site will function as the media arm of Yext, according to Capital New York. Recently, MediaPost had a <a href="http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/217388/citibank-taps-yext-for-real-time-updates-across-we.html" target="_blank">story</a> on how Citibank uses Yext to push local information to its customers. (<a href="http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/media/2014/02/8539726/media-pro-ice-bowl-becomes-nice-bowl-seinfelds-return" target="_blank">Capital New York</a>)
GRAPH SEARCH ON MOBILE: Facebook's last ballyhooed desktop-first new feature is now being tested on Facebook's mobile apps. Graph Search is essentially a search engine for Facebook, that allows you to search your connections and their posts for certain pieces of information, such as "What restaurants in New York do my friends like?", or "What are my friends' favorite clothing brands?" The search function has obvious marketing applications, since such searches would provide great opportunities for highly targeted advertisements. But Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has admitted that users haven't flocked to Graph Search. (<a href="http://mashable.com/2014/02/03/facebook-graph-search-mobile/">Mashable</a>)
RENAISSANCE HIGHLIGHTS: In case you missed it: If you follow any iOS developers on Twitter, chances are that your feed late last week was filled with the #renio hashtag, which refers to the Renaissance conference held in San Francisco, an event for iOS developers. Some highlights: Facebook showed how A/B testing helped them determine that the <a href="https://twitter.com/deeje/status/429387728099086336/photo/1" target="_blank">shape and design of the loading icon</a> would cause users to blame Facebook or iOS for any delay in loading the app. Chris Breen did a panel on tech PR done wrong, and posted his <a href="http://chrisbreen.com/words/2013/5/27/prdonewrong" target="_blank">notes online</a>. And Asymco's Horace Dediu gave one of his <a href="https://twitter.com/paulr/status/429411896437923840/photo/1" target="_blank">chart porn-filled presentations</a>. (#renio)
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<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1551904003606000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGicoaJ_dTNpkDbIWqxa6BV9RjxNw">Insider Picks</a> writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;u1=biip_032619_philips-hue-light strip-product-review&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-outdoor-2m-lightstrip-white%2F6281607.p%3FskuId%3D6281607" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c9a304516c95861a6664904-1200/philips hue lightstrip.jpg" border="0" alt="Philips hue lightstrip" data-mce-source="Best Buy" /></a>Best BuyThe Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus is a great option for smart, targeted lighting.</div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li style="font-weight: 400;">Philips Hue has a wide range of lighting options that are responsive, work with a range of smart home ecosystems, and more.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">The <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;u1=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-outdoor-2m-lightstrip-white%2F6281607.p%3FskuId%3D6281607" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus (currently $90 on Best Buy)</a> is a smart light strip that adds nice accent lighting to any spot in your home like behind tables, under stairs, and more.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">It may be a little expensive, but it looks great and works well with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.</li></ul>It's already pretty easy to connect everyday lights like basic bulbs or lamps to a smart home setup. Now it's even easier to implement targeted options like light strips wherever you need additional lighting like behind TV stands or under the stairs.And when it comes to smart lighting, there's really no brand better than Philips and its Philips Hue range of lights. I tested out the <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;u1=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-outdoor-2m-lightstrip-white%2F6281607.p%3FskuId%3D6281607" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus</a> in my own home recently and here's exactly what I thought of the system. Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-smart-light-strip" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The best smart light strips you can buy</a><h2>Design</h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-Hue-White-and-Color-Ambiance-LED-LightStrip-Plus-Dimmable-Smart-Wireless-Light-1-Strip-80-Length-800276/206976863?irgwc=1&amp;cm_mmc=afl-ir-196318-456723-&amp;clickid=yzOSZU1mhxyJRAy0GBQcExbTUkl2pXU8wx2wSM0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5ca22fd909b6032255013d14-874/philips hue 2.jpg" border="0" alt="Philips Hue 2" data-mce-source="Amazon" data-mce-caption="The Philips Hue light strips can add light wherever you want in your home." /></a>AmazonYou can use them behind TV stands, underneath kitchen counters, and more for bright and colorful light wherever you want in your home.</div></div></div>The <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;u1=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-outdoor-2m-lightstrip-white%2F6281607.p%3FskuId%3D6281607" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus</a> looks and feels pretty much like any other light strip. Out of the box, the strip is 80 inches long though you can cut it shorter depending on your needs; you can also add 40 inches with <a href="https://amzn.to/2UmV24z">a separate extender for $25</a>. Once set up, the light strip is designed to fit seamlessly into any environment and has 16 million color options, so it will suit any color scheme in your home. <h2>Specs</h2><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">80 inches long</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Support for 16 million colors</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">1,600 lumens</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Up to 20,000 hours of use </li></ul><h2>Set up process</h2><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;u1=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-outdoor-2m-lightstrip-white%2F6281607.p%3FskuId%3D6281607" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c9a2ffc7563b0618503b654-1200/philips hue light bar.jpg" border="0" alt="Philips hue light bar" data-mce-source="Best Buy" />Best BuySetting up the system is easy even if you've never used lights from the brand before.</div></div></div></a>Overall, setting up the <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;u1=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-outdoor-2m-lightstrip-white%2F6281607.p%3FskuId%3D6281607" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lightstrip Plus</a> is easy even if you've never used Philips Hue products before. All of the brand's lights are connected through <a href="https://amzn.to/2FHluNa">the Philips Hue hub</a>, so if this is your first Philips Hue product, you'll need to buy <a href="https://amzn.to/2FHluNa">the $40 hub</a> too. Then you'll need to download the Philips Hue app on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/philips-hue/id1055281310?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iOS</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.philips.lighting.hue2&amp;hl=en_US">Android </a>and follow the on-screen prompts to create an account and set everything up. Once you plug the hub into your router and connect it to your account, you'll be able to plug in and start using your Lightstrip Plus.If you've used Philips Hue products before, then all you'll really have to do is set up a new light in the app, which will automatically detect the light strip.Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-smart-light-bulbs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The best smart light bulbs you can buy</a><h2>Special features </h2>Philips Hue lighting is well-reviewed for good reason. Overall, its lights are super reliable so they'll turn on and react to oral prompts when and how you want them. That's not always the case with smart lighting. Oftentimes, smart lights simply connect through Wi-Fi instead of using their own hub so they can take a few second to react to your control.Philips Hue lights are also compatible with a huge range of smart home ecosystems including Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit. I've tested <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-smart-light-strip" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hue lights and the Lightstrip Plus extensively</a> with all three and have seen excellent results with each. It's safe to say if you're looking to incorporate a light strip with your current smart home devices, the Lightstrip Plus is a great way to go.Aesthetically, it also looks great in a variety of settings. After testing it under the stairs and behind the TV stand, I settled on putting it behind my desk in my home office where I can enjoy it daily. It can get pretty bright, so you'll still be able to see the light emitted by the light strip even in a well-lit environment. The <a href="https://amzn.to/2V6nF3i">Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch ($20.86 on Amazon)</a> comes in useful here, and it worked completely seamlessly except for a few times when it took a second or two to react.<h2>Cons </h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;u1=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-outdoor-2m-lightstrip-white%2F6281607.p%3FskuId%3D6281607" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c9a3093c6cc503b434a8c24-1200/philips hue lightstrip 2.jpg" border="0" alt="Philips hue lightstrip 2" data-mce-source="Best Buy" /></a>Best Buy</div></div></div>There's just one major issue with the <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;u1=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-outdoor-2m-lightstrip-white%2F6281607.p%3FskuId%3D6281607" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus</a> - it's expensive at around <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;u1=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-outdoor-2m-lightstrip-white%2F6281607.p%3FskuId%3D6281607">$90 at Best Buy,</a> or even <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0167H33DU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B0167H33DU&amp;linkId=62d389efb2e2873a0cadd2adc146845d">$80 on Amazon</a>. In fact, because of the price, I would really only recommend the device to those that already have a Philips Hue ecosystem or plan on setting up more Philips Hue devices down the line for a comprehensive system. Alternatively, you could save money by getting a light strip that works within your preferred smart home ecosystem like the <a href="https://amzn.to/2I3GiB3">Koogeek Smart Light Strip</a>, which works well with Apple's HomeKit. <h2>The bottom line</h2>The <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;u1=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-outdoor-2m-lightstrip-white%2F6281607.p%3FskuId%3D6281607" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus</a> is an excellent smart light strip to buy, especially if you already have a Philips Hue lighting system or plan to get other Hue lights in the future. The <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;u1=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-outdoor-2m-lightstrip-white%2F6281607.p%3FskuId%3D6281607" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lightstrip Plus</a> is easy to set up and very responsive, which is exactly what you want from smart lighting. Unfortunately, it's pretty expensive so if all you want is a smart light strip that connects to other smart ecosystems, then there are inexpensive alternatives out there for you like the Apple HomeKit-compatible <a href="https://amzn.to/2I3GiB3">Koogeek Smart Light Strip</a>. Pros: Responsive, easy to use, very bright, works with a range of ecosystems Cons: Expensive<h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0167H33DU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B0167H33DU&amp;linkId=62d389efb2e2873a0cadd2adc146845d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buy the Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus on Amazon for $79.96 (originally $89.99)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;u1=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-outdoor-2m-lightstrip-white%2F6281607.p%3FskuId%3D6281607" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buy the Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus on Best Buy for $89.99</a></h3><h3><a href="http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/196318/456723/8154?subId1=biip_032619_philips-hue-lightstrip-product-review&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FPhilips-Hue-White-and-Color-Ambiance-LED-LightStrip-Plus-Dimmable-Smart-Wireless-Light-1-Strip-80-Length-800276%2F206976863" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buy the Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus on Home Depot for $79.97</a></h3><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a> Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>. 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