Phillips Ambilight TV Review

My first post for items that don’t belong in the kitchen, but are so good I need to mention them here….

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6/11/20252 min read

Philips Ambilight 55-Inch TV Review:

Bring the Magic Home

Hi friends! If you’re looking to upgrade your home entertainment setup, I have to share my experience with the Philips Ambilight 55-inch TV. I’ve been using it for a while now, and honestly, it’s made movie nights and binge-watching sessions so much more special.

First Impressions

The TV itself looks gorgeous—super slim, with barely-there bezels that make the screen feel even bigger. Setting it up was a breeze, and it looks stunning whether you put it on a stand or mount it on the wall.

Ambilight: The Game Changer

What really sets this TV apart is the Ambilight feature. Imagine soft, colorful lights gently glowing from behind your TV, matching whatever’s on the screen. It’s not just pretty—it actually makes everything feel more immersive and relaxing. My friends always comment on how cool it looks, and I have to admit, I’m a little obsessed! After a short time you don’t notice the light system but it gently makes films and tv so much more…

Picture & Sound

The 4K picture is crisp and vibrant, with beautiful colors and deep blacks. Whether I’m watching nature documentaries or action movies, everything looks fantastic. The sound is clear and surprisingly punchy for a slim TV, though I still love using my soundbar for that extra oomph.

Smart Features

Navigating apps like Netflix and YouTube is super easy, and the remote is straightforward. I also love being able to use voice commands when I’m feeling lazy!

A Few Things to Note

The Ambilight effect works best if your TV is against a wall, so keep that in mind. Oh and the TV adjusts it Colour output to work with the colour of you walls.

And while the built-in sound is good, audiophiles might still want a soundbar, and to be honest all tv’s benefit from using a great soundbar rather than the tv speakers…

Final Thoughts

If you want a TV that’s not just a screen, but an experience, I can’t recommend the Philips Ambilight 55-inch enough. It’s made my living room feel like a cozy cinema, and I genuinely look forward to winding down in front of it every evening.

If you’re interested in checking it out, here’s my link. If you decide to buy through this link, it helps support my blog at no extra cost to you—thank you so much!

Happy watching!