Amazon Battle of the LED light strips: Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus vs. Belkin WeMo + Osram Lightify Flex RGBW

Brighter, whiter than original Lightstrip ; HomeKit support (you can use Siri to control your lights) ; Extension strips now available (to a maximum length of 33 feet) ; All-inclusive starter kit and basic app will appeal to first-time smart-lighting...

Two-meter strip length is sub-optimal for smaller projects ; First-generation Hue owners must buy second-generation bridge to get HomeKit support ; No real starter kit: Lightstrip does not include wireless bridge ; Home Apple HomeKit support ; Lacks...

Those only vaguely aware of Hue’s lighting reputation might be surprised at its relatively barren app, which is little more than a home for setting scenes and alarms-timers. The “alarms” baffled me, too: You use them to set rules, such as turning...