Philips Hue’s Festavia string lights are up to $158 off just in time for Christmas
- Philips Hue’s Festavia string lights are on sale at Amazon, offering up to $158 off their original prices. You can get a 65-foot strand for $145.19 or a 130-foot strand for around $237.60.
- The Festavia lights boast rich colors, individually addressable LEDs, and magical preset scenes that create an impressive holiday display. They’re also IP54-rated, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
- The lights work with Bluetooth, but can be further enhanced with a Hue Bridge or newer Bridge Pro for automations and music syncing. They also integrate well with other Philips Hue gear and support Matter, working with major smart home platforms like Alexa and Google Home.
- For those looking for more affordable options, Govee’s Christmas Lights 2 are also on sale, with discounts ranging from $36 off to $150 off depending on the strand length. However, they have some limitations, such as an IP44-rated power adapter and a less intuitive companion app.
- The Festavia lights still offer a better selection of preset scenes compared to Govee’s Lights 2, but both options can create a festive light show that’ll dazzle neighbors. Be sure to check prices and availability before making a purchase.
If you want your house to be the one everyone slows down to look at this holiday season, Philips Hue’s Festavia lights can make that happen. They aren’t cheap, but thanks to an early Black Friday sale at Amazon, you can pick up a 65-foot string for $145.19 (about $97 off) or a 130-foot strand for around $237.60 (about $158 off), which is the lowest price we’ve seen on either strand since they were first introduced.
Philips Hue Festavia string lights
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The Festavia lights are impressive holiday string lights, boasting rich colors, individually addressable LEDs, and a variety of magical preset scenes that combine to create an effect that outshines most rivals. What’s great is you can use them indoors and outdoors thanks to their IP54 rating, so if you don’t want to decorate your porch or walkway, you can use them to dress up your Christmas tree or stair rails.
The lights will work over Bluetooth, but with a Hue Bridge or newer Bridge Pro, you can take things even further with automations and the ability to sync the lights with your music. They also play nicely with other Philips Hue gear — like color-changing light strips, spotlights, and bulbs — so you can create a festive light show that’ll dazzle the neighbors. As a bonus, you can set schedules in the easy-to-use mobile app, so the lights can turn on and off even when you’re not home. And because they support Matter, they work with all major smart home platforms, including Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home.
Govee Christmas String Lights 2
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If you’re looking for something more affordable or additional size options, Govee’s Christmas Lights 2 are also on sale right now. You can grab a 66-foot strand from Amazon and Govee for $63.99 ($36 off), or a 99-foot strand for $11 more (Amazon / Govee). The longer 164-foot set is also available for $129.99 ($70 off) from Amazon and Govee, while the 328-foot string can be had for $249.99 ($150 off) at Amazon and Govee’s online storefront. As for how these prices stack up to prior sales, these are the best we’ve seen, regardless of strand length.
Like the Festavia, the Lights 2 support Matter and can be safely used indoors or outside thanks to their IP65 rating. However, the included power adapter is only IP44-rated, and the LEDs use drop-style heads rather than bullet heads, which is fine for the roof but not nearly as striking on a Christmas tree. Govee’s companion app isn’t as intuitive as Philips Hue’s, either, and the Festavia lights still offer a better selection of preset scenes.