The GE Cync is an excellent alternative to the Philips Hue strip lights, offering similar features for a lower price. It’s available in 8- and 16-foot lengths that can be connected and shaped into almost any configuration you can imagine. You can use Alexa, Hey Google, or the GE Cync app to control power, color, and lighting patterns. 

Review: GE Cync

FZDNET expert Maria Diaz set up some GE Cync strip lights for a hands-on test of the reactive lighting feature. This feature uses a tiny, in-line microphone to listen for music, sound effects, or dialogue to trigger flashing lights. She warns that the in-line mic is pretty sensitive and picks up footsteps crossing a hardwood floor, so it may not be a great option to enable it in noisy, high-traffic areas. 

Verified reviews on Amazon and GE’s website confirm that the adhesive is relatively strong, so you won’t have to worry about them falling in the middle of the night. However, if you want to create custom shapes, you may want to consider using Velcro or something similar.

GE Cync strip light features – Wattage: Not specified | Max brightness: 1600 Lumens | Color temperature range: 2000-7000K | RGB: Yes | Wireless: Yes | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth