The hardware will also pull this information to sync your holiday lights.
In the Philips Hue app on your phone, selectSettings.
In the upper-right corner, tap theplus (+)sign
ChooseTo Listen to music.
Create a name for your new entertainment area, and then selectDone.
opt for room (or rooms) you want to include in the entertainment area.
By default, the app will include every compatible light in a room.
Only color-capable Hue lights will appear.
ChooseDoneto finish creating the entertainment area.
Choose the intensity of your light show; this setting controls how rapidly the lights change with the beat.
TheHighdefault setting is good enough for most uses.
Select a color palette, either from the presets or by creating your own.
Open your music program of choice and play a song.
SelectStop light sync(which replacesStart light sync) to return your bulbs to normal operation.
In the Hue app, select theSynctab.
Review the privacy notice and chooseNextto continue.
Over the next couple of screens, sign in to your Hue account.
put in your Spotify credentials or provide authorization in the app.
ChooseNexton the “Success!”
If you use a voice assistant like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, you’ll have some other options.
Otherwise, chooseNot right now.
TapOpen Spotify appto select a song or playlist.
Once you’ve started music, return to the Hue app.
Select thesyncicon to activate your lights.
If you don’t go there automatically, select theSynctab to access Spotify controls.
TapSyncagain to stop the light show but keep the music playing.
A fully assembled light controller is the easiest to set up and the most costly option.
A controller kit is less expensive but requires minor electrical work.
The step-by-step instructions for each controller and software will vary.
Investing in a Christmas light controller and using traditional strands of lights may be more cost-effective.
