• Works with any HDMI device
  • Seamless light syncing
  • Easy to install yourself

Game-changing sync

Turn your next gaming session or movie night into a full sensory experience.

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.

The Hue app appears on a mobile screen in the foreground with a racing game on a TV screen and synced-up lighting in the background.

Go hands-free with voice

Pair with smart home assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, to control your lightstrip with your voice.

Two guys holding gaming controllers and having a good time playing a video game together.

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.

Women presses button on her TV remote.
Hue sync box 8K with icons indicating the following devices that can be connected to it: Cable box, Blu-Ray player, gaming console and streaming dongles.

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.

Hue app's virtual room set-up feature on a mobile screen.

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.

Hue sync app's virtual room set-up screen on mobile device in the foreground. Racing game on hanging TV screen and synced-up lighting in the background.

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 uptp 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 and weight

EAN/UPC - product

046677579753

Net weight

0.85 kg

Gross weight

1.13 kg

Height

183 mm

Length

72 mm

Width

248.5 mm

Material number (12NC)

929003499602

Packaging information

EAN

46677579753

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

2.53 cm

Length

20.0 cm

Width

10.83 cm

Height

1.00 inch

Length

7.90 inch

Width

4.30 inch

Service

Warranty

2 year(s)

Technical specifications

Lifetime up to

10,000 hour(s)

Lifetime

10000hrs

Mains power

100-240 V

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

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 & 1440p 120Hz; HDR12+ & Dolby Vision.

CEC

Yes

Video formats

HDR12+; Dolby Vision

Audio formats

Dolby Atmos

Supported

Bluetooth 5 for installation with WIFI

Other

User manual

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 color ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness