What You Will Need

Philips Hue Gradient Signe Floor Lamp
A Philips Hue Bridge (set up and connected to your router)
A standard wall outlet near the desired location
A smartphone or tablet with the Philips Hue app installed
Enough floor space for the lamp's base (approximately 8 inches in diameter)

What Makes the Gradient Signe Special

The Hue Gradient Signe Floor Lamp is a tall, slender floor lamp that can display multiple colors simultaneously along its vertical light bar. Unlike standard Hue bulbs that show a single color at a time, the Gradient Signe blends colors from top to bottom, creating stunning visual effects on nearby walls. It is designed as a statement piece for ambient and accent lighting, not as a primary room illumination source.

Step 1: Assemble the Floor Lamp

Unbox all components: the base, the vertical light bar, and the power cable.
Place the base on the floor at your desired location. The lamp works best when positioned near a wall so the gradient colors reflect off the wall surface for the most dramatic effect.
Attach the vertical light bar to the base according to the included instructions. It typically slides or clicks into place.
Connect the power cable to the base of the lamp.

Step 2: Choose the Best Position

The Gradient Signe creates the most impressive visual effects when placed in the right spot. Consider these locations:

Behind a TV: Place the lamp behind or beside your TV for ambient backlighting that complements on-screen content.
Corner placement: A corner position allows the gradient colors to wash across two adjacent walls.
Next to a sofa or reading chair: Creates a cozy ambient glow for relaxation.
Entryway or hallway: Makes a bold decorative statement for guests.

Keep the lamp 2 to 6 inches from the wall for the best color spread. Too close and the colors appear as narrow lines; too far and the effect diffuses.

Step 3: Power On and Pair

Plug the lamp into a wall outlet. It will turn on with a default warm white light.
Open the Hue app and go to Settings, then Lights.
Tap Add Light and let the app search.
The Gradient Signe will appear. Tap to pair it with your Bridge.
Assign it to the room where it is located.

Step 4: Explore Gradient Scenes

The Gradient Signe truly shines when using gradient-optimized scenes. In the Hue app, tap the lamp and browse the available scenes. Gradient scenes display multiple colors blending along the length of the lamp. Try these popular scenes:

Arctic Aurora: Flowing blues, greens, and purples reminiscent of the northern lights.
Savanna Sunset: Warm oranges, reds, and golds transitioning from top to bottom.
Midsummer Sun: Bright yellows and warm whites for an uplifting daytime ambiance.
Galaxy: Deep purples and blues for a cosmic, relaxing atmosphere.

You can also create custom gradient scenes by selecting different colors for different points along the lamp.

Step 5: Add to Entertainment Areas

The Gradient Signe works with Hue Entertainment for screen-synced lighting. Add it to an entertainment area in the Hue app, positioning it in the virtual layout to match its physical location relative to your TV. When using the Hue Sync app or Sync Box, the lamp will display colors matching the edges of your screen.

Step 6: Set Up Automations

Create routines in the Hue app to automate the lamp throughout the day. For example, set a warm, low-brightness gradient for evening relaxation, a brighter neutral tone for daytime, and have it turn off automatically at bedtime.

Tips

The Gradient Signe is a floor lamp that requires no wall mounting or installation beyond plugging it in, making it one of the easiest Hue products to set up.
The lamp produces ambient-level light, not room-filling brightness. Pair it with overhead lights or other Hue bulbs for a layered lighting design.
For the most vivid gradient effects, use the lamp in a darker room where the wall-washing colors are most visible.
The Gradient Signe also comes in a table lamp version that is shorter and designed for desks and shelves.
A light-colored wall behind the lamp produces the best color reflection. Dark or textured walls absorb the light and reduce the gradient effect.

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