Philips Hue Play Smart HDMI Sync Box 8K - Black
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About this product
Transform your living room into a cinematic light show with the Philips Hue Play Smart HDMI Sync Box 8K. This clever hub links up to 10 Hue lights in your entertainment space and syncs them to whatever's on your screen, whether you're gaming, streaming or listening to music. With ultra-fast refresh rates supporting 8K content at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz, your lights dance in perfect harmony with every scene, explosion and soundtrack. It's designed for indoor use and works seamlessly with the Philips Hue app over Wi-Fi or mobile internet, giving you full control from your smartphone.
Setting up is straightforward, and once connected, you can control the whole experience through Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri for hands-free adjustments. The sync box is compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems and its compact form tucks away neatly behind your TV or entertainment unit. In the box you'll find the sync box itself, and it's backed by a 2-year manufacturer's guarantee. Whether you're hosting movie night or deep into a gaming session, this sync box brings your entertainment to life in brilliant, responsive colour.
- Alexa compatible.
- Google assistant compatible.
- Siri compatible.
- Compatible with iOS and Android operating systems.
- App needed for use: Philips Hue.
- Operates over mobile internet.
- Operates over wi-fi.
- Controls lighting.
- Suitable for indoor use.
- Size H2.5, W20, D10.8cm.
- In the box: sync box.
- Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
- EAN: 8719514458666.
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4.6
7 reviews
83%
Recommended this product
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Sync box ok but misleading functionality
Generally fine, reads and responds to video content as advertised from direct hdmi input. But functional issues that shouldn’t be happening for the cost and a second generation high quality product. Firstly, despite instructions, set up maps and technical details followed to the letter the sync box was completely unsuitable for use between an AV Amp and the TV as it clearly states is a proper use. In that configuration the TV, and Amp constantly flickered between mute and unmute and the set up rendered useless despite hours of detailed and extensive troubleshooting and resets, settings, rewiring. To fix it, I had to disconnect and route the AV amp directly back to the tv bypassing the sync box and change other inputs from the amp to the sync box. Nothing running through my amp can now use the sync functions due to this, and the audio is only via eARC return from the tv. So casting to the Amp or any audio/video inputs to the amp are excluded from the sync box due to this problem which is not as advertised. Furthermore, the sync box inputs/source is only able to be selected via the hue app. I cannot use a hue switch to program input selection, the buttons on a tv remote might be mapped to the sync box but that doesn’t remove their function from the TV so the remote mapping function is entirely useless (eg I use ‘2’ on the tv remote for sync box source selection, but when pressed it also changes the TV to channel 2 so rendering the control useless) - there aren’t blank buttons on tv remotes to program to a sync box. As I say the sync function works perfectly well but it doesn’t seamlessly function in the set ups that hue directly state and show on the manual. It also needs to have its own remote or easier input switching.
Cr302
Brilliant!
Brilliant!! Makes watching films so immersive. Very expensive for what it is but no regrets buying it.
gavin
Great!
Works very well! Connected to old system well
Pap, 25 - 34, Wales
Seamless integration.
I purchased this to add to my existing Philips Hue system. I wanted to connect my PS5 Pro and Nintendo Switch 2 to take advantage of my Gradient Lightstrip, player and 2 x Sigma floor lamps. I already own the original Hue Stnc box which I have my 4K blu ray player connected too, but this unfortunately does not support the hdmi 2.1 connection used on the next gen consoles. Seamless connection as to be expected from the Philips Hue range. Works very well too.
RichieRich, 45 - 54, north East
Works well easy set up
Works well with Apple TV 4K and arc return works.
Beats Pro, 45 - 54, Sheffield
Philips Hue Sync! Has changed movie nights for us!
Never go out to the cinema anymore, this has brought the cinema to us! Movie nights are now an exciting family event we look forward to every week! The lights syncing with the TV make you feel like you’re in a cinema. Works well with gaming too! And syncing to music
SNS, 35 - 44, London
Amazing Device
I bought this TV for gaming and I must say, the 4K 120Hz makes it truly special. The fast-paced games and vibrant colours on the screen are incredible. There’s no lag or anything, it’s fast and super easy to use.
kmark27, 25 - 34, London
Hello Tom,
After checking with our supplier, they have advised for the Philips Hue Play Smart HDMI Sync Box 8K - Black: ''The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K will work perfectly with your PS5, even though the PS5 outputs. The Sync Box is fully backward compatible with lower resolutions like 4K.''
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Hello JW,
After checking with our supplier, they have advised for the Philips Hue Play Smart HDMI Sync Box 8K - Black: ''It is 1.2m.''
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