Tutorial · updated 2026-07-09 · 1 min read
Replace lost Hue Play Gradient TV mounts without rebuilding the setup
If the plastic brackets for a Hue Play Gradient strip are missing, plan the replacement mount before removing the strip or changing the entertainment area.
A missing Hue Play Gradient TV bracket is annoying because the lighting setup may still work perfectly while the physical mounting is no longer secure. Treat it as a hardware fit problem first. Do not delete the entertainment area, reset the strip, or remap the TV until the strip is safely held in the same position.
Keep the strip position consistent
- Measure the TV size, strip size, and the locations where the original brackets were mounted before removing anything else.
- Search for the exact Hue Play Gradient TV mount kit for your region, but compare shipping, import cost, and delivery time against local alternatives.
- If official spares are not available locally, use a non-permanent mounting approach first: removable adhesive, low-profile cable clips, or a 3D-printed bracket that supports the strip without crushing it.
- Avoid placing adhesive directly where it blocks the diffuser, bends the strip tightly, or makes later removal likely to tear the backing.
- After remounting, open the Hue app and confirm the entertainment area still matches the strip orientation around the TV.
After the strip is secure
Once the Hue hardware is back in a stable position, leave the entertainment setup in Hue and use Rhythm for the room's ordinary Day or Sleep lighting state. Rhythm can help the rest of the room return to normal after a TV session, but it cannot compensate for a gradient strip that has shifted behind the screen.