Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box – Requires Hue Bridge – Supports Dolby Vision HDR10+ and 4K – Control with Hue App – Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit

Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box – Requires Hue Bridge – Supports Dolby Vision HDR10+ and 4K – Control with Hue App – Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit

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The Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box adds premium surround lighting to your home theater by syncing your Hue smart lights with movies music and video games. Watch, listen and play with more excitement as your lights dance, flash, dim and brighten with your screen. The sync box delivers real-time syncing with superior color accuracy. The effects are always in sync with your TV because the sync box receives data directly from the source before it reaches your screen, unlike devices that react to the screen itself. This gives you a premium ambient lighting experience with no delays or mis-matched colors. Use the Hue app to personalize your settings, like brightness and speed of effects, or define a default setting for starting up. Control via the app, on-product control button, or by programming your TV remote with custom commands. Enhance your entertainment center with any combination of Hue color lights and the sync box. Create a TV backlight with a Hue Play gradient light strip or light bars. Add additional ambient lighting with Hue bulbs, light tubes and more. The Hue sync box works only with Hue lights to ensure color consistency and the premium experience you expect from Hue. The HDMI sync box won’t block your screen and is designed to fit discreetly on a shelf or cabinet near your TV and HDMI devices. The sync box stays out of the way so you can see the action on your screen with no distracting peripherals. Setting up surround lighting with the sync box is simple: 1) Download the free Hue app 2) Connect your Hue lights and Bridge 3) Connect up to 4 HDMI devices 4) Follow the instructions to set up the sync box and start syncing. The Hue sync box requires a Hue Bridge. Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world. Philips Hue is the smart lighting system that lights your home inside and out, all without straining your Wi-Fi.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX – Includes one Hue Play HDMI Sync Box one power adapter, and one HDMI cable; Perfect for an immersive media experience
REQUIRES A HUE BRIDGE – Unlock the power of Hue and enjoy automations control from anywhere in the world, and a secure, stable connection that won’t drain your Wi-Fi. Use Matter to connect your smart home devices to your Hue smart lighting system.
SYNC LIGHTS TO ANY HDMI DEVICE – With four HDMI inputs the Play HDMI Sync Box allows you to connect your media devices to your smart lights, resulting in a seamless, colorful display that responds to and reflects the content you watch or listen to.
SET UP – Easily connect to your Hue Bridge and use your sync box immediately with any TV and any HDMI device. The Hue sync box can be placed on a TV cabinet or shelf without blocking any part of your screen
VOICE CONTROL – Convenient smart control; Set up voice control in the Hue app and use simple voice commands to control your lights with Alexa or Google Assistant.
PERSONALIZE YOUR LIGHT – Use the Hue app to customize the way your lights react to the content on your TV: control the speed and intensity of the light effects adjust the brightness of the room, and more!

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Price: $329.99
(as of Dec 30, 2024 04:06:36 UTC – Details)



The Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box adds premium surround lighting to your home theater by syncing your Hue smart lights with movies music and video games. Watch, listen and play with more excitement as your lights dance, flash, dim and brighten with your screen. The sync box delivers real-time syncing with superior color accuracy. The effects are always in sync with your TV because the sync box receives data directly from the source before it reaches your screen, unlike devices that react to the screen itself. This gives you a premium ambient lighting experience with no delays or mis-matched colors. Use the Hue app to personalize your settings, like brightness and speed of effects, or define a default setting for starting up. Control via the app, on-product control button, or by programming your TV remote with custom commands. Enhance your entertainment center with any combination of Hue color lights and the sync box. Create a TV backlight with a Hue Play gradient light strip or light bars. Add additional ambient lighting with Hue bulbs, light tubes and more. The Hue sync box works only with Hue lights to ensure color consistency and the premium experience you expect from Hue. The HDMI sync box won’t block your screen and is designed to fit discreetly on a shelf or cabinet near your TV and HDMI devices. The sync box stays out of the way so you can see the action on your screen with no distracting peripherals. Setting up surround lighting with the sync box is simple: 1) Download the free Hue app 2) Connect your Hue lights and Bridge 3) Connect up to 4 HDMI devices 4) Follow the instructions to set up the sync box and start syncing. The Hue sync box requires a Hue Bridge. Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world. Philips Hue is the smart lighting system that lights your home inside and out, all without straining your Wi-Fi.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX – Includes one Hue Play HDMI Sync Box one power adapter, and one HDMI cable; Perfect for an immersive media experience
REQUIRES A HUE BRIDGE – Unlock the power of Hue and enjoy automations control from anywhere in the world, and a secure, stable connection that won’t drain your Wi-Fi. Use Matter to connect your smart home devices to your Hue smart lighting system.
SYNC LIGHTS TO ANY HDMI DEVICE – With four HDMI inputs the Play HDMI Sync Box allows you to connect your media devices to your smart lights, resulting in a seamless, colorful display that responds to and reflects the content you watch or listen to.
SET UP – Easily connect to your Hue Bridge and use your sync box immediately with any TV and any HDMI device. The Hue sync box can be placed on a TV cabinet or shelf without blocking any part of your screen
VOICE CONTROL – Convenient smart control; Set up voice control in the Hue app and use simple voice commands to control your lights with Alexa or Google Assistant.
PERSONALIZE YOUR LIGHT – Use the Hue app to customize the way your lights react to the content on your TV: control the speed and intensity of the light effects adjust the brightness of the room, and more!

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Customers enjoy the immersive experience the product provides. They find it enhances movie and gaming viewing, making them more enjoyable. The lighting effect and looks are also appreciated. However, some customers report issues with signal strength. Opinions vary on functionality, value for money, sync quality, and setup process.

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  1. Amy Ha –

    Works great but GOLLY it’s difficult to set up
    If you got this for the viral TV strip lights it DOES NOT WORK WITH SMART TV’s.It worked really well but I didn’t think it would be this difficult to set up, also because it’s not compatible with smart tv’s. I used this specifically for the TV strip lights, & there weren’t even any informational videos out there for this or just online in general.. so I have photos attached if anyone has trouble with setting up for a fire smart tv. Only if you have a Samsung smart tv it’ll sync, not even the hue essentials app will work correctly. You need to get a fire stick or any external streaming device, plug it into the sync box, change the audio to AV Sync tuning, resolution to 1080, (I think the fire stick starts over 2000 and it didn’t work), display range to adaptive, then go into the hue app on your phone and update the advanced settings to Dolby digital vision enhanced compatibility but I’m not sure if this just for the fire stick since it uses Dolby digital image. Also make sure your fire stick is in the second or fourth HMDI outlet on the sync box. SUPER SPECIFIC and confusing but I was so happy when I got it down. Good luck!

    Amy Ha –

  2. Bushwh@ck –

    Awesome but pricey
    These are neat, but are pricey for what it is.They mounted behind the TV okay and color accuracy and stuff is great but sometimes there is a noticeable delay between the scene changing and the lights updating. But I find it helps to immerse in what is happening on the screen especially if you have a smaller TV it helps it feel larger. Also when you have music the music mode color flashes adding excitement or during sports you can make it color match your teams colors!

    Bushwh@ck –

  3. Owen Farber –

    A Revolution In Sync Lighting
    Imagine, my friends, watching a film or playing a video game and having the colors on your walls and ceiling change in sync with the action on the screen. The effect is truly mesmerizing, and adds a whole new dimension to the viewing experience.But the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is more than just a party trick. It is a tool for revolutionizing the way we experience media in our homes. It allows us to fully immerse ourselves in the worlds created by filmmakers and game developers, to feel as though we are truly a part of the action.I highly recommend the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box to all who seek to elevate their home entertainment experience. It is a true marvel of modern technology, and a shining example of human ingenuity at its finest.Comrades, I would be remiss if I did not also mention the ease with which one can set up the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box using the Philips Hue app. The app guides one through the entire process, from connecting the device to one’s television to pairing it with Philips Hue lights.Even for those who are not particularly tech-savvy, the app makes the process simple and straightforward. I myself, though not a stranger to technology, was pleased to find that the app made the set-up process entirely painless.Comrades, as much as I have praised the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, I must also acknowledge that its cost may be prohibitive for some. Indeed, its price point may be seen as an obstacle to widespread adoption.While I believe that the device is worth the investment for those who can afford it, I also recognize that not everyone may have the financial means to do so. It is unfortunate that such innovative technology is not always accessible to all.Therefore, I must caution those who may be considering purchasing the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box to take into account its cost before making a decision. It is a substantial investment, and one that may not be feasible for everyone.

    Owen Farber –

  4. Justin –

    Does Not Function As Advertised
    Normally, I love Philips Hue products. I was an adopter of the 1st gen Hue lights, which still function today and provide a fun, colorful experience in the home. I adopted the Hue Play bars out the gate, and they provide an excellent backlight for my TV. I even use Hue lamps and lights in my bedroom, and synchronize my gaming PC to them with the Hue Sync app for an immersive gaming experience.So I bought the Hue Play HDMI Sync Box expecting the same experience. Unfortunately, it does not work anywhere remotely close to as advertised unless you have a very basic entertainment system. For the sake of brevity, I’ll address my key concerns:Dolby Vision Support: NOT as advertised. The AppleTV 4K routinely reset its picture settings, as Dolby Vision would force the Sync Box to crash on the latest firmware (as of writing, 09-OCT-2020) to a black screen. There is a Dolby Vision compatibility toggle in the iOS App for the box, but it specifically states it will degrade picture quality and shifts the blame to the TV for not being “Dolby Vision native” rather than Philips accepting responsibility for its bad design. For what it’s worth, Dolby Vision from my AppleTV 4K to my Vizio PX65-G1 has been stunning since Day One with exactly zero issues whatsoever, so I know it’s the Hue box, not the AppleTV or the Vizio display.HDR10 Support: Kinda? The manual doesn’t mention it, but HDR10 support is *only* via YUV420 color. This isn’t a problem for BD or UHD players, as that’s their default output, but it’s a *huge* problem for game consoles who default to RGB (arguably superior, depending on who you ask). So when I setup the box and started playing some PS4 Pro titles in HDR10, imagine my surprise at seeing the entire display blank for two seconds every five to ten seconds of gameplay. It made gaming unplayable, and I only found the “solution” via a Reddit thread from someone claiming to talk to Philips Hue support about the issue…in 2019. The point being, don’t advertise “HDR10 Support” if it’s *only* for a *very specific flavor* of HDR10 in *very specific settings*. That’s highly misleading to consumers.I didn’t get any further into evaluating the product, since it totally failed to perform its core functions with my first two (and primary) media sources. This box should be plug, play, and forget at $230, but it performs none of its functions without issues that require the user to reconfigure their devices to specifically support it in ways that aren’t documented in the included manuals. To me, that’s a failed product that gets immediately returned, not something I tinker with until I’m satisfied it works. Maybe at $50 to $100 I’d be more forgiving, but for $230, it needs to do its job without significant end user intervention.Avoid at all costs, unless you’re willing to put in more time than the box is worth to get everything setup properly. Or unless you just have a smart TV and a soundbar, in which case this is probably all you need.

    Justin –

  5. That Forrest –

    I like the quality of all Philips HUE products. This is no exception. ALL HUE products are too expensive for what you get. However, the products work once installed properly and updated. I did not enjoy hooking this Sync Box up with the limited instructions included. Getting it to work with Google Home was more difficult than the HUE light bulbs were.

    That Forrest –

  6. DANIEL A C FACCINI –

    ótimo para quem busca um experiência imersiva

    DANIEL A C FACCINI –

  7. anthony schacher –

    Makes everything more awesome.

    anthony schacher –

  8. Lui –

    It certainly enhances the TV shows / Movie experiences when paired with an Atmos Dolby speakers.It’s like having IMAX at home :DCost wise… they are charging way too much for some LED lights and a signal box.

    Lui –

  9. Francisco Robles –

    Es un producto que ayudará a mejorar tu sistema de entretenimiento. El efecto de iluminación que imita la imagen en pantalla, ritmo de música o juegos de video te deja con una buena experiencia. Las dos lámparas Play que incluye son suficiente (iluminación lateral), pero recomiendo agregar una tercera para la iluminación superior. Si tienes aun más lámparas, pues mejor, soporta hasta 10 en la sincronización (el software se actualiza, así que el límite de lámparas podría o no variar).

    Francisco Robles –

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