{"id":4157,"date":"2025-03-04T09:53:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T17:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goldengrailpublishing.com\/?p=4157"},"modified":"2026-01-07T04:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:16:52","slug":"philips-hue-festavia-globe-outdoor-string-lights-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldengrailpublishing.com\/?p=4157","title":{"rendered":"Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<section class=\"review-summary\">\n<div class=\"star-rating\">\n<div class=\"star-rating__stars__container\">\n<div class=\"empty-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"full-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star-half\"><\/i>        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Verdict<\/h2>\n<p>Philips Hue\u2019s Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights feel like the logical evolution of the original Festavia line but with a much glossier, Lightguide-inspired twist. Yes, they\u2019re pricey, and yes, rivals like Govee and Nanoleaf have similar options for considerably less, cash but the colour control, weatherproof build, and that signature Hue polish make these a standout option for anyone already deep in the Hue ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-two-column-boxes pros-cons\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"col-header\">\n<h2>\n                    <i class=\"fa-regular fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i><br \/>\n                    Pros                <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Classic Hue polish                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Very slick gradients                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Flexible mounting options                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Effortless app control                    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"col-header\">\n<h2>\n                    <i class=\"fa-regular fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i><br \/>\n                    Cons                <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Seriously pricey                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Fixed-length only                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Low brightness individual bulbs                    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-squirrel\">\n<div class=\"squirrel_div\" data-make=\"__ASIN__\" data-model=\"B0FWFW9JKC\" data-loaded=\"false\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block phoenix-key-features-block__container\">\n<h2 class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__title\" id=\"key-features\">Key Features<\/h2>\n<div class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__key-feature__container\">\n                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__icon phoenix-icon tr__leaves_colour\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__heading\"><br \/>\n                                Outdoor lighting                            <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__content\"><br \/>\n                                Low-voltage supply suitable for all-year use.                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__key-feature__container\">\n                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__icon phoenix-icon tr__signal_colour\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__heading\"><br \/>\n                                Hue Bridge compatible                            <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__content\"><br \/>\n                                Bridge gives you a wider choice of features.                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n<p><strong>With the launch of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/philips-hue-festavia-string-lights-2nd-gen-indoor-and-outdoor\">2nd-gen Festavia String Light<\/a>s earlier this year, Signify aimed to bring Hue\u2019s indoor lighting magic outside, but those were definitely more suited to a Christmas tree.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, at IFA 2025 when Signify rolled out those lights along with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/philips-hue-bridge-pro\">new Bridge Pro<\/a>, it also expanded the Festavia lineup with a design more suited for permanent placement in gardens, patios and balconies.<\/p>\n<p>The Festavia Globe Outdoor String Light has globe-style bulbs that use a glass-style shell and a mini Lightguide-like inner tube to give every bulb a decorative presence even when they\u2019re switched off.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_1\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/bulb-and-base-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review bulb close-up\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4635017\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These aren\u2019t budget garden lights. You could fill your entire fence line with cheaper options from other brands for the cost of one Hue set. <\/p>\n<p>But as ever with Hue device, the question isn\u2019t \u201cAre they cheap?\u201d, it\u2019s \u201cAre they worth the cost if I want everything running through Hue?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For a lot of homeowners, that answer is still a firm yes.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve had the 21m, 30-bulb set hanging from the apple tree in my garden for a couple of weeks. Here\u2019s how they held up.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block video-player\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_2\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-design-and-installation\"><strong>Design and installation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Works outdoors<\/li>\n<li>Comes in three lengths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Festavia Globe sets come in three lengths \u2013 7m, 14m and 21m \u2013 and I\u2019ve been using the longest kit for testing for this review. <\/p>\n<p>Thirty bulbs stretched across 21 metres makes it far more substantial than your typical string of fairy lights.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/in-box-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review in box\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4635022\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unboxing takes a moment because every bulb is individually wrapped, though everything is recyclable and nicely organised. <\/p>\n<p>Once freed from the packaging, the design becomes the headline: these look more like decor pieces than outdoor lights. They share some of the DNA from Hue\u2019s Lightguide range, just in a smaller outdoor-friendly format.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_3\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/big-power-block-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review PSU\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4635015\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The cable layout is well thought out: you get roughly two metres from the plug to the controller, then another metre-and-a-half before the first bulb. <\/p>\n<p>After the final bulb there\u2019s a short run with a loop for hanging, which is handy if you\u2019re wrapping around beams, trees or fences. <\/p>\n<p>Just note that the string can\u2019t be extended end-to-end. If you want wider coverage, you\u2019ll need multiple sets connected through Hue\u2019s T-connector, which lets you power two strings from the same adapter without turning them into one long chain.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/check-first-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review turned on\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4635018\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Setup is the usual Hue routine, so I\u2019d recommend pairing everything <em>before<\/em> you start climbing ladders. <\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_4\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Bluetooth setup gets you up and running quickly, but pairing to a Hue Bridge unlocks the full catalogue of scenes, zones, automations and outdoor groupings.<\/p>\n<p>Some Echo devices can act as Zigbee hubs, and platforms like Home Assistant can pick them up as well, but realistically, if you\u2019re dropping this kind of money on decorative lights, there\u2019s a good chance you already have a Bridge in play.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/add-light-tr-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review app setup\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4635014\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once added to my Bridge Pro, they slotted neatly into an existing garden zone. I first tested them along a fence using leftover screws from previous reviews, though I ultimately preferred the hanging-through-the-apple-tree approach, which was messy to install, but much nicer to look at.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"features\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dynamic scenes<\/li>\n<li>Wide range of colours and modes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hue gives these outdoor globes the same software treatment as its more capable smart lighting. <\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_5\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>The colour range is huge, running from warm white all the way to extremely cool tones, and you still get the full RGB palette for more expressive scenes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/red-in-the-rain-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review red light\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4635024\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Chromasync tech helps keep the shades consistent along the entire length, which matters with a long string like the 21m set. <\/p>\n<p>From there, you can choose between linear gradients, mirrored patterns, or a scattered mode that spreads colours organically across the bulbs. <\/p>\n<p>Diffuse mode allows gentle blends of multiple colours at once; it\u2019s one of the easiest ways to get a soft, atmospheric look with zero effort.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/hue-settings-tr-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review app\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4635021\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_6\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Hue\u2019s scene gallery works brilliantly here too, the coloured fireplace and glisten effects look particularly good outdoors, and you can always create new ones with the colours you like if Hue\u2019s default ones aren\u2019t doing it for you. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/in-tree-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review in a tree\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4635023\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The IP65 housing means you can leave the lights out all year. Rain, frost and heat aren\u2019t going to trouble them, and the globes are shatterproof and replaceable if any mishaps occur.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" id=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtrustedreviews.com&#038;sa=D&#038;source=docs&#038;ust=1759154493501061&#038;usg=AOvVaw3oSb4VXTKMSKsfKrsEv-NS\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtrustedreviews.com&#038;sa=D&#038;source=docs&#038;ust=1759317497426162&#038;usg=AOvVaw0FD0533MDM49ljNEIAOQ73\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Want to see more reviews and news? Add Trusted Reviews as a preferred source on Google here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"performance\"><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bright lighting<\/li>\n<li>Consistent colours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Individually, each bulb outputs just 50 lumens. On paper that feels tiny, especially when compared to the 800-plus lumens you\u2019d get from a normal Hue bulb. But this is one of those cases where the sum outperforms the parts.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_7\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/yellow-in-the-rain-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review green light\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4635025\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Spread across 30 bulbs, the combined light easily lifts an outdoor space. It\u2019s not designed to replace a porch floodlight, but it creates a bright, inviting backdrop that you simply don\u2019t get from a single lamp tucked in a corner.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/nice-effect-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review lights lit up\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4635013\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But the real magic is in the colour. Gradients flow smoothly, saturation remains consistent and the transitions between shades feel intentional rather than patchy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/blueeee-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review purple light\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4635016\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>White light isn\u2019t the star here, but these are decorative bulbs first and foremost. Their real job is to add ambience, and they nail that brief effortlessly.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_8\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-squirrel block-squirrel--empty\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            Squirrel Widget<br \/>\n        <\/section>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-buy-it\">Should you buy it?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"should-you-columns\">\n<div class=\"should-you-column\">\n<div class=\"should-you-top\">\n<div class=\"should-you-heading\">\n                <i class=\"fa-sharp fa-regular fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i><\/p>\n<h4>You want decorative lights to cover a large area<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"should-you-bottom\">\n<p>With long lengths and brilliant colours, these lights are a great addition to any outdoor space, whether it\u2019s Christmas or not.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"should-you-column\">\n<div class=\"should-you-top\">\n<div class=\"should-you-heading\">\n                <i class=\"fa-sharp fa-regular fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i><\/p>\n<h4>You want utility lighting<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"should-you-bottom\">\n<p>These are decorative lights first and foremost; if you want bright lights to highlight a path or outdoor space, look elsewhere.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-phoenix-final-thoughts-block\">\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>If your outdoor area is crying out for a bit of character and you\u2019re already all-in on Hue, the Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights are a genuinely lovely upgrade. <\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re expensive, and the lack of extension options means you need to plan your layout before buying, but the design, colour effects and year-round build give them a superb level of style.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re not cheap, but they\u2019re easily some of the finest outdoor smart lights you can buy, especially if you\u2019re already all-in on Hue.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"phoenix-review-score-block-heading__container\">\n<h2 class=\"phoenix-review-score-block__title\" id=\"trusted-score\">Trusted Score<\/h2>\n<div class=\"star-rating\">\n<div class=\"star-rating__stars__container\">\n<div class=\"empty-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"full-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star-half\"><\/i>        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"block block-how-we-test\">\n<h2 id=\"how-we-test\">How we test<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p class=\"how-we-test-content\">We test every smart light we review thoroughly over an extended period of time. We use industry standard tests to compare features properly. We\u2019ll always tell you what we find. We never, ever, accept money to review a product.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about how we test in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/info\/trusted-reviews-ethics-policy-3521647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ethics policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"list\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\"><\/i>Used as our main smart light for the review period<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\"><\/i>Tested for at least a week<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\"><\/i>We measure the light output from bulbs at different colour temperatures and colours so we can compare light output<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\"><\/i>We test compatibility with the main smart systems (HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings, IFTTT and more) to see how easy each light is to automate<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731338768769\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do you need a Hue Bridge to use the Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, the lights will work with Bluetooth, but a Hue Bridge will give you more features.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766084452525\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you leave the Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights out all year?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, these lights are weatherproof, so you can permanently install them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"phoenix-block phoenix-block--test-data\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"test-data\">Test Data<\/h2>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table phoenix-datatable\">\n<tbody>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u00a0<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_9\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"phoenix-block phoenix-block--full-specs\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"full-specs\">Full Specs<\/h2>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table phoenix-datatable\">\n<tbody>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u00a0<\/th>\n<th>Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>UK RRP<\/th>\n<td>\u00a3249.99 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Manufacturer<\/th>\n<td>Philips <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Size (Dimensions)<\/th>\n<td> x  x  INCHES <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Release Date<\/th>\n<td>2025 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>First Reviewed Date<\/th>\n<td>18\/12\/2025 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Model Number<\/th>\n<td>Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String 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