Turn your next gaming session or movie night into a full sensory experience.
Game-changing sync
Customize with the app
Use the Hue Sync mobile app to easily control your Hue sync box 8K: change the intensity of your lights, adjust their brightness, and change the sync mode.
Go hands-free with voice
Pair with smart home assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, to control your lightstrip with your voice.
Control your way
Use your voice, the Hue app or your TV remote to control your setup.
Use your TV remote
Configure any infrared TV remote to control your sync box just the way you want it.
Add up to 4 HDMI devices
Connect and sync all your media devices – from your favorite gaming consoles to your go-to streaming devices. The Hue sync box 8K is compatible with the latest HDMI 2.1 devices. It doesn't sync with TV apps.
Arrange a virtual version of your room
Use the Hue app to connect your lights for the best light syncing experience in your room. By creating an Entertainment area, you can arrange a virtual version of your room and sync up to 10 Hue lights to your preference.
Create the ideal syncing experience
With the Hue Sync app, you can customize your light intensity and brightness and set your sync mode to your preference.
Questions & Answers
What video formats do the sync box 4K and sync box 8K support?
The sync box 8K supports formats up to 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hz in addition to supporting HDMI 2.1. This means that the sync box 8K was designed to support HDMI content well into the future.
The sync box 4K supports HDMI 2.0 and formats up to 4K at 60 Hz and 1440p at 120 Hz.
Is there a difference in design between the sync box 4K and the sync box 8K?
The sync box 8K is slightly larger than the sync box 4K:
Sync box 8K: 20 cm x 10.9 cm x 2.55 cm, weight 0.59 kg
Sync box 4K: 18.2 cm x 9.9 cm x 2.3 cm, weight 0.46 kg
The sync box 8K features a glossy ring around the top cover, and uses USB-C instead of a micro USB. Additionally, the sync box 8K now has a factory reset button on the back.
Which sync box should I get — the 4K or the 8K?
If you have or plan on getting an 8K TV, or if you own the latest generation gaming console and want to use 4K at 120 Hz, the sync box 8K will give you the best experience. Keep in mind that your TV needs to support both HDMI 2.1, 8K, and naturally 8K content.
What does the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box do?
The Hue sync box reads the video or audio signal from an HDMI device — a set-top box, gaming console, or streaming stick, for example. The Hue sync box sends this signal to your Hue Bridge, which then instructs the color-capable smart lights in your Entertainment area to react.
What video and audio formats does the sync box support?
The sync box 4K supports HDMI 2.0 up to 4K in 60 Hz and 1440 p in 120 Hz, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+.
The sync box 8K supports HDMI 2.1 up to 8k in 60 hz and 4k in 120Hz, Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
What media devices does the Hue sync box support?
The Hue sync box supports devices with an HDMI connection. The HDMI device must be plugged into the Hue sync box with an HDMI cable. Smart TV apps and their related services are not supported as their signal doesn't pass through an HDMI cable.
If you want to sync your smart TV apps with your lights, you can use the Sync TV app on compatible Samsung TVs.
Does the sync box support the latest gaming consoles?
Yes. The sync box 4K supports gaming consoles up to 4K at 60 Hz and 1440p at 120 Hz. The sync box 8K supports gaming consoles up to 8K in 60 Hz and 4K in 120 Hz.
Any format above these specifications will be downgraded, so you'll still be able to sync your lights.
How many HDMI devices does the Hue sync box support?
You can connect up to four HDMI devices directly to the Hue sync box. If you want to connect more, connect an HDMI splitter or A/V receiver to the Hue sync box.
Is an HDMI cable included with the Hue sync box?
Yes. The Hue sync box comes with one HDMI cable. You can use this to connect the Hue sync box to the TV.
Specifications
- Design and finishing
Color
Black
Material
Synthetic
Metal
- Environmental
Operational humidity
5% <H<95% (non condensing)
Operational temperature
0°C - 40°C
- Extra feature/accessory incl.
Power adapter included
Yes
- Guarantee
2 years
Yes
- Packaging dimensions & weight
EAN/UPC - product
8719514458680
Net weight
0.85 kg
Gross weight
1.13 kg
Height
183 mm
Length
72 mm
Width
248.5 mm
Material number (12NC)
929003499604
- Packaging information
EAN
8719514458680
- Power
Power Supply
100 - 240 V
- Power consumption
Standby power
0.8 W
Adapter voltage
12 V
Standby power consumption
0.8 W
Maximum power consumption
7 W
- Product dimensions and weight
Net weight
0.59 kg
Net weight
1.30 lb
Height
2.55 cm
Length
10.9 cm
Height
1.00 inch
Length
4.29 inch
- Service
Warranty
2 year(s)
- Technical specifications
Lifetime up to
10,000 h
Lifetime
10000hrs
Mains power
100-240
Class of protection
II - double insulated
- The switch
IP rating
IP20
- What's in the box
Power adapter
Yes
HDMI Sync Box
Yes
HDMI cable
Yes
- What's supported
Philips Hue App
Android 10.0 and above
iOS 16 or later
Voice assistants
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Ports
4
IR receiver
Yes
HDMI
2.1b with HDCP 2.3
Video resolution
8K60Hz,4K120Hz,4K 60Hz; 1080p 120Hz; HDR10+ & Dolby Vision.
CEC
Yes
Video formats
HDR10+; Dolby Vision
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Bluetooth 5 for installation with WIFI
- Other
User manual
No manual available
Disposal of the product
At the end of (economic) life dispose the product according to local rules and do not dispose the product with regular household waste. The correct disposal of your product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health
Dismantling
No dismantle information available
*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and colour ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness.
