In my testing, I am using an Apple TV as a HomeKit hub, but that’s recommended for the best experience anyway (and iPad or HomePod can also be HomeKit hubs). There really is no need for a dedicated hub that you have to connect to your router to make the light panels connect to HomeKit. The extra section can be used as an add-on to a separate kit in the future. You can cut excess strip as needed (although the excess can’t be reused), or in my case just use two out of the three sections included in the box. Then connect the power supply and scan the HomeKit barcode from the Home app to get started. The set up process is simple: pick where you want to place your light strips, remove the paper back to reveal the adhesive strip, and fix them in place. Included in the box is the power supply and three light strips that connect together with pins and stick to surfaces with an attached adhesive. Sylvania’s solution is super straightforward for HomeKit users. Light strips are great for adding accent lighting to hard-to-reach areas, and HomeKit support lets you control brightness and colors with Apple’s Home app or Siri. They’re also $30 cheaper than the comparable Philips Hue solution, so what’s the catch? If you only care about the HomeKit experience, there really isn’t one. Sylvania’s Smart+ LED flexible light strips work with Apple HomeKit right out-of-the-box without requiring a hub.
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